Anthony Campanile won’t be heading to Arizona after all - at least not as a head coach.
The Jaguars made it official on Tuesday: both Campanile, the team’s defensive coordinator, and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski are staying put for the 2026 season. The team announced that both coaches have agreed to terms, signaling contract extensions that keep the core of Jacksonville’s coaching staff intact.
Campanile had been in the mix for the Cardinals’ head coaching vacancy, going through the interview process as Arizona searched for its next leader. But with Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur now undergoing an in-person interview - and considered a strong contender for the job - it appears the Cardinals are heading in a different direction.
As for Udinski, he’s been a hot name on the coaching carousel himself. He interviewed with both the Browns and the Bills in recent days, but ultimately removed himself from consideration in Cleveland. And with Buffalo opting to promote Joe Brady to head coach on Tuesday, the door effectively closed on that opportunity as well.
So Jacksonville, fresh off a 13-4 campaign and an AFC South title, gets some continuity heading into 2026. The Jaguars’ season ended earlier than they’d hoped, falling to the Bills in the wild card round, but there’s no denying the progress the team has made. Keeping Campanile and Udinski in place gives head coach Doug Pederson a stable staff heading into what they hope will be another deep playoff push.
For a team looking to build on a strong regular season and take the next step in the postseason, retaining both coordinators could be a quietly crucial move. Campanile helped engineer a defense that held its own in big moments, while Udinski’s offense found rhythm behind a balanced attack. With both back in the fold, Jacksonville’s foundation remains solid - and the rest of the AFC should take note.