Aaron Glenn Not a Finalist For Cardinals Job

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has reportedly been informed he is not among the finalists to become the next head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.

According to ESPN, the Cardinals have notified several potential candidates they are no longer in the running to fill the vacancy left by former coach Kliff Kingsbury.

Three known finalists are Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, Steelers assistant coach Brian Flores and Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka.

A factor that may be precluding many coaches from wanting to accept the Cardinals position is being tied to quarterback Kyler Murray for the next few seasons.

Moving on from Murray would incur a severe salary cap penalty, one in which most NFL teams would not incur.

CBS Sports recently reported that Glenn has known Murray and his family for a significant period of time.

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NFL Insider Jonathan Jones reported, “A name that makes a lot of sense for the Cardinals next HC is Aaron Glenn. A former player who would bring leadership and accountability there asap. Familiar with reshaping a team from his 2 years with Lions. A Texas guy who has known Kyler Murray and his family for a while."

Glenn still remains in the running to become the Colts next head coach.

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