Virginia Tech has hired Sam Siefkes as defensive coordinator after he spent the last two seasons as the Arizona Cardinals’ linebackers coach.

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.

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.