Arizona Cardinals hire Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator

February 4, 2026 - 20:45

The Arizona Cardinals have secured a key piece for their coaching staff under head coach Jonathan Gannon, finalizing a deal to appoint Nathaniel Hackett as the team's new offensive coordinator. Hackett, a veteran coach with extensive experience as a play caller across the NFL, is tasked with revitalizing an offense that struggled with consistency last season.

Hackett brings a diverse background to the desert, having previously served as an offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and most recently, the New York Jets. His most notable success came during his tenure in Jacksonville, where his offensive system helped propel the Jaguars to the AFC Championship game in the 2017 season.

The primary focus for Hackett will be crafting an offensive scheme that maximizes the unique talents of quarterback Kyler Murray. Integrating Murray's dynamic rushing ability with a more structured passing attack is expected to be a top priority. Furthermore, Hackett will be charged with improving the overall production of a unit that aims to support a defense that showed significant promise in the latter half of the previous year. This hiring marks a decisive step for the Cardinals as they look to rebuild and compete in the challenging NFC West division.