NFL · NFC West · Est. 1898 · State Farm Stadium
Arizona Cardinals
Current Leadership
Owner & President
Michael Bidwill assumed the role of controlling owner after his father Bill Bidwill stepped back from day-to-day operations. Michael had served as team president since 2007 and was instrumental in the franchise's modernization, including the development of the Cardinals' state-of-the-art training facility in Tempe. Under his leadership, the Cardinals have invested heavily in their roster and coaching staff, hiring Jonathan Gannon as head coach and drafting Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr.
Ownership Group
The Bidwill family has owned the Cardinals since Charles Bidwill Sr. purchased the franchise in 1932, making their tenure one of the longest continuous family ownership periods in American professional sports. The family has guided the franchise through three cities — Chicago, St. Louis, and Arizona — and through decades of both struggle and success.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Gannon | Head Coach | 2023 |
Offense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Petzing | Offensive Coordinator | 2023 |
| Israel Woolfork | Quarterbacks Coach | 2023 |
| James Saxon | Running Backs Coach | 2023 |
| Drew Terrell | Wide Receivers Coach | 2023 |
| Klayton Adams | Offensive Line Coach | 2023 |
| Steve Heiden | Tight Ends Coach | 2023 |
Defense
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Rallis | Defensive Coordinator | 2023 |
| Brentson Buckner | Defensive Line Coach | 2023 |
| Bill Davis | Linebackers Coach | 2023 |
| Greg Williams | Defensive Backs Coach | 2023 |
| Chris Wilson | Pass Rush Coach | 2023 |
Special Teams
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Rodgers | Special Teams Coordinator | 2023 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Bill Bidwill, son of founder Charles Bidwill Sr., served as the Cardinals' principal owner for nearly five decades. He made the controversial decision to move the franchise from St. Louis to Arizona in 1988 and oversaw the construction of State Farm Stadium. Bidwill was a polarizing figure — loyal to the franchise but often criticized for frugal spending and a reluctance to invest in top talent. The Super Bowl XLIII run in 2008 was the crowning achievement of his tenure. He stepped back from daily operations in 2019 and passed away in 2019.
Founder-Owner
Charles Bidwill Sr., a Chicago attorney and sportsman, purchased the Cardinals in 1932. He built the 'Dream Backfield' that won the 1947 NFL Championship but tragically died of pneumonia in April 1947, just months before his team achieved its greatest triumph. His widow Violet and later his sons carried on the family's ownership tradition.
Owner
Violet Bidwill inherited the Cardinals after her husband Charles's death in 1947 and ran the franchise through the championship season and the subsequent decline. She later married Walter Wolfner, who became involved in team operations. Violet passed away in 1962, leaving the franchise to her stepsons Bill and Charles Jr.