"TEMPE, Ariz. -- Mike LaFleur will follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur, and call offensive plays while handling the duties as the new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. LaFleur made the announcement Tuesday during his introductory news conference at the Cardinals' headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Who will run the plays that LaFleur calls, however, is still to be determined."
"Murray, who has already been guaranteed $39.8 million for 2026, and his backup, Jacoby Brissett, are both under contract for 2026. However, with Murray due another $17 million guaranteed for 2027 on the fifth day of the league year in March, Arizona will need to decide by then if Murray is the long-term quarterback as he enters his eighth season with just one playoff appearance."
Mike LaFleur is the new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals and will call offensive plays. The team has not yet decided who will operate the in-game play-calling. LaFleur replaced Jonathan Gannon after a 3-14 season and said he had a "good" conversation with quarterback Kyler Murray, though he did not directly address Murray's future. LaFleur expressed respect for Murray and called facing him in the NFC West "never fun." Murray and backup Jacoby Brissett are under contract for 2026, and Arizona must decide by March whether Murray is the long-term quarterback. Receiver Michael Wilson welcomed an offensive-minded coach. LaFleur last called plays in 2021-22 with the New York Jets.
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