Injuries decimated Arizona’s defensive line in 2024, with stars like Justin Jones, Bilal Nichols, and Darius Robinson spending more time on the sideline than on the field. The result? A disastrous rush defense, hemorrhaging 126.4 yards per game. Despite 23 years of coaching experience, including a stint with the Miami Dolphins, Derrick LeBlanc couldn’t turn things around. Hired by head coach Jonathan Gannon in 2023, his tenure was over after just two underwhelming seasons.
In a stunning move, the Cardinals have fired LeBlanc, sending a shockwave through the coaching staff. Now, with a major hole in their defensive line coaching, Arizona is scrambling for answers.
This move comes right on the heels of losing inside linebackers coach Sam Siefkes to the college ranks, leaving Gannon with two major gaps to fill on his defensive staff. With key defensive linemen like Khyiris Tonga and Naquan Jones set to hit free agency, the pressure is on for the Cardinals to make sweeping changes this offseason, or risk losing their grip on the 2025 seas
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