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LaFleur Assembles Cardinals Coaching Staff, Retains 10 From Previous Regime
sports5 days ago

LaFleur Assembles Cardinals Coaching Staff, Retains 10 From Previous Regime

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.

LaFleur delays QB talk, but expresses respect for Kyler Murray
nfl22 days ago

LaFleur delays QB talk, but expresses respect for Kyler Murray

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.

Arizona Cardinals Tap Mike LaFleur to Lead New Coaching Era
sports24 days ago

Arizona Cardinals Tap Mike LaFleur to Lead New Coaching Era

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.

Cardinals Tap LaFleur as New Head Coach on Five-Year Deal
sports24 days ago

Cardinals Tap LaFleur as New Head Coach on Five-Year Deal

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.

Cardinals Tap Mike LaFleur as New Head Coach on Five-Year Deal
sports24 days ago

Cardinals Tap Mike LaFleur as New Head Coach on Five-Year Deal

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.