Overview
- Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported an in-person interview with Rivera, a detail echoed by multiple outlets, with no date specified for when it occurred.
- Arizona’s process has also involved Mike LaFleur, Raheem Morris and Anthony Weaver, with LaFleur meeting over dinner before his formal interview this week.
- Jacksonville kept defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile after he advanced in Arizona’s process, affecting the perceived field of contenders.
- Rivera, 64, is a two-time NFL Coach of the Year who led the Panthers to Super Bowl 50 and holds a 102-103-2 career record as an NFL head coach.
- Some reports suggested the meeting might have been exploratory or for advisory insight rather than signaling Rivera as a frontrunner, which has not been confirmed.