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Cardinals Hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur on Five-Year Deal, Ending Coaching Search

The move closes the NFL’s coaching cycle and turns Arizona’s attention to settling its quarterback plan before the draft.

Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams assistant coach Mike LaFleur looks on during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Offensive Coordinator Mike LaFleur interacts with Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams prior to the NFL divisional playoff football game at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The team announced the hire Sunday, making LaFleur the final head-coach appointment of the 2026 cycle on a five-year contract.
  • Arizona turns to an offensive-minded leader who helped the Rams field the NFL’s top offense in 2025, averaging roughly 395 yards and 30.5 points per game under Sean McVay.
  • LaFleur, 38, is a McVay/Shanahan disciple and former Jets offensive coordinator who now succeeds Jonathan Gannon, fired after a 15-36 tenure that included a 3-14 finish in 2025.
  • He inherits a rebuilding roster featuring All-Pro tight end Trey McBride, receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and edge rusher Josh Sweat, plus the No. 3 overall pick.
  • Kyler Murray’s future remains uncertain after an injury-shortened 2025 season, leaving Arizona with a pivotal decision at quarterback in the weeks ahead.