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The Arizona Cardinals have officially found their new head coach.
At 38, LaFleur is poised to take a major step in his career by becoming an NFLhead coach for the first time. He succeeds Jonathan Gannon, who was fired earlier this month after a particularly difficult season. The Cardinals finished the 2025 season with a 3-14 record, one of the worst in the league.
A member of a well-known football family, Mike LaFleur is the younger brother of Matt LaFleur, head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Since 2023, he has led the Rams' offense, where he has contributed to the team's offensive stability in a context sometimes marked by injuries and personnel adjustments.
Before his stint in Los Angeles, LaFleur also served as offensive coordinator for the New York Jets between 2021 and 2022. This varied experience, combining demanding markets and rebuilding projects, clearly convinced the Cardinals' management to entrust him with an ambitious mission.
With this hire, the cycle of head coaches for the 2026 season is now complete. All teams with a vacancy behind the bench have now found their man, either officially or reportedly.
A bet on offense to get the Cardinals out of their slump
Expectations will be high in Arizona, a team that has not made the playoffs since 2021. Management hopes that LaFleur's modern offensive approach will accelerate the rebuilding process and give the team a clear identity again.
His arrival also hints at significant adjustments to the personnel and offensive system as the Cardinals look to maximize the development of their young talent. For Mike LaFleur, the challenge is daunting, but the opportunity is ideal to demonstrate that he can translate his success as an offensive strategist into a full-fledged leadership role.
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