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Arizona Cardinals Hire Offensive Innovator Mike LaFleur as New Head Coach
LaFleur brings experience from working under Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan, but faces major questions at quarterback and on defense.
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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The Arizona Cardinals have hired Mike LaFleur, 38, as their new head coach. LaFleur, who previously served as offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, is known as an innovative offensive mind in the mold of coaches like Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan. However, he faces significant challenges in rebuilding the Cardinals, who went 3-14 last season and have major question marks at quarterback and on defense.
Why it matters
The Cardinals are hoping LaFleur can bring a fresh, creative approach to their offense and help the team return to relevance in the NFC West. His experience working under successful young coaches like McVay and Shanahan is seen as a major asset. But LaFleur will have to quickly address the team's roster issues, particularly at quarterback, if the Cardinals want to be competitive in the near future.
The details
LaFleur impressed Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort with his clear vision and engaging personality during the interview process. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and learning from his time under McVay and Shanahan. However, LaFleur acknowledged he has significant work to do in building out his coaching staff, addressing the team's needs on the offensive line and at wide receiver, and determining the long-term solution at quarterback, with Kyler Murray's future uncertain.
- On February 3, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals introduced Mike LaFleur as their new head coach.
- LaFleur reached out to Kyler Murray on February 1, 2026 to discuss the quarterback situation.
The players
Mike LaFleur
The 38-year-old new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, known for his innovative offensive mind after serving as offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams.
Michael Bidwill
The owner of the Arizona Cardinals who hired LaFleur, seeking a young, offensive-minded coach to help turn the team around.
Monti Ossenfort
The general manager of the Arizona Cardinals who worked with Bidwill to hire LaFleur as the team's new head coach.
Kyler Murray
The current starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, whose future with the team is uncertain under the new coaching staff.
Jacoby Brissett
The veteran quarterback who started 12 games for the Cardinals in 2025 after Murray was injured.
What they’re saying
“I think I had a good little message with him, definitely touched base with him. I'll say this: Being in this division for seven years, I have a lot of respect for him as a player. … He was never a fun challenge to go against.”
— Mike LaFleur, Head Coach (azcentral.com)
What’s next
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The takeaway
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