TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur as head coach on Sunday, turning to a division rival’s offensive coordinator to try to pull the franchise out of the bottom of the NFC West. The Cardinals’ announcement brought an end to the nearly four-week hiring process.

The Cardinals are now set to miss on veteran play-caller Gus Bradley, who is heading to the Tennessee Titans per reports. He joins head coach Robert Saleh, who had Bradley as an assistant head coach in 2025.

After officially landing the gig in Arizona, Mike LaFleur earned a "real bright" endorsement from ex-Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians.

We will discuss the Matt Miller Mock Draft in a bit, but first the free one, as Lance Zierlein of NFL.com has dropped his first 2026 NFL Mock Draft of the season. In this draft, this is not an ideal spot for quarterback or offensive line, but Fano might offer the best potential of anyone available as a pass protector.

The Arizona Cardinals will continue their search for a defensive coordinator under new head coach Mike LaFleur. Per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Gus Bradley will take the job with the Tennessee Titans.