Bruce Arians seeks head coaching return in the NFL after health recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Bruce Arians expressed a desire to return to the NFL strictly as a head coach, dismissing interest in front-office roles. The former Arizona Cardinals coach confirmed this during a podcast appearance and clarified his intent is to lead a team rather than oversee others. At 74, Arians, a three-time cancer survivor, recently recovered from health issues, including surgery for an aortic aneurysm. He spent five seasons with the Cardinals and led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory before stepping back into a consulting role, which he found less satisfying. With uncertainty around team staffing in the league, Arians's aspirations for a full-time coaching position have been brought to light amidst discussions of franchise changes within the NFL.
- •Arians confirms interest in returning as a head coach only.
- •He has retired previously due to health concerns but is now healthy.
- •Arians was the winningest coach in Cardinals history.
- •He led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory in 2021.
- •Discussion of team changes could open coaching opportunities.
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Bruce Arians has only one target for a return to the NFL | Exclusive
"Bruce Arians wants back in the NFL as a head coach, so a front-office role with the Arizona Cardinals is out, he says.
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