The Arizona Cardinals are planning to hire Mike LaFleur as their next head coach, according to reports from Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
LaFleur, 38, joins the Cardinals after spending the last three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams under Sean McVay. He is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and has been a prominent name in the league's offensive coaching circles for several years.
The move provides Mike LaFleur with his first head coaching opportunity in the NFL. During his tenure with the Rams, LaFleur was a key part of an offensive staff that maintained competitiveness in the NFC West. He now transitions to a division rival to lead a Cardinals franchise that is looking to establish a new identity.
The Cardinals are expected to finalize the hiring process and begin assembling the rest of LaFleur's coaching staff immediately. Further details regarding the length and terms of the contract have not yet been made public by the organization.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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