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Cardinals Hire Nathaniel Hackett as Offensive Coordinator Under Play-Caller Mike LaFleur

Hackett pivots from a planned Dolphins job, with Arizona nearing a March decision on Kyler Murray.

Overview

  • LaFleur said at his introduction he will call the offense, leaving Hackett in a non–play-calling coordinator role.
  • Multiple outlets report Hackett chose Arizona after recently agreeing to be the Dolphins' quarterbacks coach.
  • Hackett reunites with the LaFleur coaching tree, bringing Green Bay success alongside Aaron Rodgers and recent struggles with the Broncos and Jets.
  • LaFleur arrives from a high-powered Rams offense to lead a 3-14 Cardinals team that owns the No. 3 pick in April.
  • Arizona's immediate focus includes evaluating Murray before a 2027 guarantee vests on the fifth day of the league year in March, with Jacoby Brissett also under contract.