| 1956 Chicago Cardinals season | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Owner | Violet Bidwill Wolfner |
| Head coach | Ray Richards |
| Home field | Comiskey Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–5 |
| Division place | 2nd NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1956 Chicago Cardinals season marked the team's 37th season in the National Football League (NFL). The Cardinals improved on their previous year's 4–7–1 record by winning seven games for a runner-up finish in the Eastern Conference.[1] Despite their improvement, they failed to qualify for the playoffs (NFL title game) for the eighth consecutive season.