The Arizona Cardinals have officially hired Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach, per @AdamSchefter. The two sides have reportedly agreed to a five-year contract to lead the franchise forward.
LaFleur makes the move to Arizona after serving as the offensive play-caller for the Rams. By staying within the NFC West, LaFleur will now face his former team twice a year as he takes over the leadership role for the Cardinals. Prior to his tenure in Los Angeles, LaFleur served as the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets and held various coaching positions with the San Francisco 49ers under Kyle Shanahan.
The hiring marks a major milestone for the Cardinals organization as they lock in their preferred candidate on a long-term deal. The team is expected to begin the process of filling out the rest of the coaching staff immediately. No further details regarding the financial terms of the agreement have been released at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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