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Jess Root

Coaching changes, Arik Armstead injury and other 49ers news for Cardinals fans

An offseason tradition we have had for years on this site is to, on Sundays, take a look around the NFC West to see what has been going on with the Arizona Cardinals’ division rivals.

What has been going on for the San Francisco 49ers since their Super Bowl loss?

Below are some stories from the last week for Cardinals fans to know about.

DL Arik Armstead needs surgery, played through torn meniscus

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Armstead missed the final five games of the regular season with foot and knee injuries but returned for the postseason. He revealed he will need offseason knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus he played through. He will be ready by training camp.

Coaching changes

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The 49ers fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Two other assistants left for other teams.

Klin Kubiak, the Niners’ passing game specialist, is now offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints. Anthony Lynn, assistant head coach for the Niners, left to join the Washington Commanders as run-game coordinator and running backs coach.

Team awards announced

Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Ariz, United States; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass while pressured by Arizona Cardinals linebacker BJ Ojulari (18) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium.

The 49ers announced player awards for their team.

Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Javon Kinlaw, Fred Warner and Ja’Yir Brown were among the honorees.

Assistant OL coach added

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Niners added former Raiders assistant Cameron Clemmons to be their new assistant offensive line coach.

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