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Cardinals Hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur as Head Coach on Five-Year Deal

He arrives from a top-ranked Rams offense to steer a rebuild with the quarterback plan unresolved.

Overview

  • Arizona announced LaFleur’s hiring, closing the NFL’s final head-coach vacancy in the 2026 cycle.
  • LaFleur, 38, served as the Rams’ offensive coordinator since 2023 after a two-year stint as Jets OC and earlier roles under Kyle Shanahan.
  • Los Angeles reached the playoffs three straight seasons with LaFleur on staff, leading the league in points and yards in 2025 while Sean McVay handled play-calling.
  • Owner Michael Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort praised LaFleur’s leadership and teaching in team statements, and LaFleur said he is eager to get to work.
  • Arizona moves forward after firing Jonathan Gannon following a 3-14 season, with questions at quarterback and a young core to develop as the Rams begin a search to replace their OC.