Arizona Cardinals Receive Poor Grades in NFLPA Report Cards

The team's owner, facilities, and coaching staff all received low marks in the latest anonymous player survey.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 11:18pm

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The Arizona Cardinals have once again received poor grades in the annual NFLPA report cards, which are based on anonymous player surveys. The team's owner, Michael Bidwill, was the only owner in the league to receive an F grade. The Cardinals' facilities, including their locker room, weight room, and training room, also received low marks. Additionally, the team's coaching staff regressed, with former head coach Jonathan Gannon's grade dropping from an A to a B+, and new coordinators Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis receiving mediocre grades.

Why it matters

The NFLPA report cards provide valuable insight into how players perceive the working conditions and leadership of their respective teams. The Cardinals' consistently poor grades suggest ongoing issues within the organization that could impact player morale, performance, and the team's ability to attract and retain top talent.

The details

The Cardinals moved up from 32nd to 31st in the overall grading, but the report still painted a grim picture for the state of the organization. Bidwill was the only owner in the league to receive an F grade, and the team's facilities, including the locker room, weight room, and training room, also received low marks. The team's coaching staff also regressed, with former head coach Jonathan Gannon's grade dropping from an A to a B+, and new coordinators Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis receiving mediocre grades.

  • The NFLPA report cards were published on February 26, 2026.
  • The Cardinals are expected to move to a new training center in north Phoenix ahead of the 2028 season.

The players

Michael Bidwill

The owner of the Arizona Cardinals, who received an F grade in the NFLPA report cards.

Jonathan Gannon

The former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, whose grade dropped from an A to a B+ in the report cards.

Drew Petzing

The new offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals, who received a B- grade in the report cards.

Nick Rallis

The new defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals, who received a C+ grade in the report cards.

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What’s next

The Cardinals are expected to move to a new training center in north Phoenix ahead of the 2028 season, which could provide an opportunity to address some of the issues highlighted in the NFLPA report cards.

The takeaway

The Arizona Cardinals' poor performance in the NFLPA report cards, particularly in areas such as ownership, facilities, and coaching staff, suggests that the team has significant work to do in order to improve the working conditions and overall perception within the organization. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the Cardinals to attract and retain top talent, and ultimately improve their on-field performance.