After two seasons coaching the Cardinals’ defensive linemen, Derrick LeBlanc will not return to the coaching staff.

Virignia Tech announced the hiring of Sam Siefkes as its new defensive coordinator. Siefkes holds previous experience with both the Arizona C

Virginia Tech has hired former Arizona Cardinals linebackers coach Sam Siefkes as the program's new defensive coordinator.

Per reports from Matt Zenitz and Pete Thamel, Virginia Tech is keying in on a new defensive coordinator, as they are targeting Arizona Cardinals' linebacker coa

Sam Siefkes also is a former Wofford and Wisconsin-Platteville defensive coordinator, and he worked as a quality control coach for the Minnesota Vikings.

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly moving on from defensive line coach Derrick LeBlanc after two seasons with the organization.

Sources: Virginia Tech is targeting Arizona Cardinals LB coach Sam Siefkes as the school’s new defensive coordinator. Siefkes is an integral part of the Cardinals' innovative NFL scheme, and he brings collegiate defensive coordinator experience,

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has a change on his staff for the first time since he took the job. He is losing his linebackers coach. After it was reported that Virginia Tech was targeting Sam Siefkes to be their defensive coordinator, the university officially announced he has been hired.

Thamel has coached the Cardinals’ linebackers for the last two seasons and spent the previous two with the Minnesota Vikings as defensive quality control coach in 2021 and assistant linebackers coach in 2022.

The Arizona Cardinals could potentially lose their linebackers coach to the college ranks. From college football insider Pete Thamel: "Sources: Virginia Tech is targeting Arizona Cardinals LB coach Sam Siefkes as the school’s new defensive coordinator.

As programs aim to finalize coaching staffs heading into spring football, the Virginia Tech Hokies have brought in an NFL assistant to fill their need.