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Matt LaFleur surprises brother Mike LaFleur during coaching debut on NBC

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Matt LaFleur surprises brother Mike LaFleur during coaching debut on NBC

Summary

Mike LaFleur made his debut as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals during the 2026 NFL preseason Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers in Canton, OH. During warm-ups, NBC's Maria Taylor introduced Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, Mike's brother, who conducted a surprise interview. The brothers exchanged emotional pleasantries, with Matt expressing pride in Mike's new role and giving him tips. The Cardinals and Packers will not face each other in the regular season but are scheduled to meet in the preseason on August 28 at Lambeau Field.

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By the Numbers

•Mike LaFleur debuts as Cardinals head coach in Hall of Fame Game.
•Matt LaFleur surprises Mike during warm-ups for an NBC interview.
•Cardinals face Packers in a preseason matchup on August 28.

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2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur reveals heartwarming surprise NBC pulled during interview
1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur surprises Mike LaFleur on NBC ahead of coaching debut

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The 2026 NFL preseason kicked off on Thursday night with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals in Canton, OH. It represented the first game for Mike LaFleur as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, and his first time being a head coach at all. During warm-ups, the…
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