Arizona Cardinals rebuild with Mike LaFleur as head coach for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have appointed Mike LaFleur as head coach for the 2026 season. The team enters this year in rebuild mode, having finished the previous season with a 3-14 record under Jonathan Gannon, who was recently fired. With Kyler Murray no longer on the roster, Jacoby Brissett is expected to take on the starting quarterback role amid contract disputes. The Cardinals are aiming for a ceiling of 5-11 wins this season, while facing the possibility of a floor as low as 1-16 due to a challenging schedule and roster limitations.
- •Mike LaFleur replaces Jonathan Gannon as head coach.
- •Cardinals finished 2025 season with a 3-14 record.
- •Jacoby Brissett expected to be starting QB in 2026.
- •Team targets a ceiling of 5-11 wins this season.
- •Potential for a floor of 1-16 due to roster challenges.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — What is the ceiling (and floor) for the Arizona Cardinals in 2026?
"Can the Arizona Cardinals get back on track with a new head coach at the helm?
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