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The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly interested in Jimmy Garoppolo as a quarterback option to replace Kyler Murray, with new coach Mike LaFleur seen as a proponent of Garoppolo; Jacoby Brissett remains under contract for 2026, and Garoppolo’s market could extend to other teams depending on Murray’s status.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur unveiled his first staff, keeping 10 holdovers from the previous regime to emphasize character and capacity. Notables include Nick Rallis as defensive coordinator and Justin Frye as offensive line coach; Cristian Garcia shifts from linebackers to safeties. The OC is Nathaniel Hackett and QB Matt Schaub is on the roster, with several other assistants listed across offense, defense, and special teams. The strength and conditioning staff is still to be finalized. The team will attend the NFL scouting combine and begin offseason programs in early April, with an extra minicamp possible for first-year coaches.
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said Nathaniel Hackett was always the coach he wanted as offensive coordinator, despite Hackett’s mixed past with the Broncos and Jets.
New Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur acknowledges the job won’t be easy and emphasizes starting fresh, building the coaching staff and roster after a 3-14 season to try to move the franchise forward in the NFC West.
New Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur says he won’t address the quarterback situation yet, stressing that decisions about QB, O-line and other positions will come as the roster is built. He expressed respect for Kyler Murray after facing him in the division, while Murray’s 2026 role remains uncertain alongside Brissett and Slovis. LaFleur will call the plays for Arizona in 2026.
The Arizona Cardinals have hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, 38, as their new head coach, replacing fired Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur helped the Rams post a high-powered offense in 2025 and is the younger brother of Matt LaFleur, with prior stops in San Francisco, New York, Atlanta and Cleveland. The move comes as Arizona contends with Kyler Murray’s uncertain future after an injury-plagued season and works to overhaul an injury-riddled roster and offensive line.
The Arizona Cardinals hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to be their next head coach on a five-year contract, replacing Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur, the younger brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, has helped lead high-scoring offenses with the Rams and Jets and is praised for his sharp mind and teaching style as the franchise seeks a new era under his leadership.
Arizona Cardinals named Mike LaFleur, previously the Rams’ offensive coordinator, as their new head coach, signaling a fresh direction for the franchise amid NFL coaching moves.
The Arizona Cardinals announced a five-year contract with Mike LaFleur to become their new head coach, replacing Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur, the Rams’ former offensive coordinator and brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, brings NFL play-calling experience and a detail-oriented teaching style, with owner Michael Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort expressing confidence in his leadership as the team moves into a new era.
The Arizona Cardinals have hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their next head coach on a five-year contract, completing the 2026 offseason coaching slate; LaFleur is Matt LaFleur’s brother and has worked with Kyle Shanahan, with prior roles across multiple NFL teams.