Rams fill OC vacancy internally in ‘LA way’ amid NFL offseason

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20 February 2026 at 23:07

The Los Angeles Rams closed the NFL’s final offensive coordinator opening with an in-house move.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase will step into the OC role. Quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone adds co-offensive coordinator duties.

Scheelhaase replaces Mike LaFleur, who left for a head coaching job with the Arizona Cardinals. The 35-year-old enters his third NFL season and continues a fast rise under Sean McVay. He interviewed for five head coaching jobs this cycle and drew strong reviews across the league.

“The NFL’s final OC opening has been filled in a uniquely LA way.” Schefter wrote.

The Rams trust their system and pipeline. McVay assistants often move on to top jobs, and the tree keeps growing. Scheelhaase now inherits an offense that ranked No. 1 in the NFL last season.

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Los Angeles finished 12-5 and reached the NFC Championship Game. The team averaged 30.5 points and led the league in passing yards at 268.1 per game. Matthew Stafford threw for 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns, driving one of the most aggressive attacks in football.

Scheelhaase joined the Rams after coordinating at Iowa State in 2023. He also coached at Illinois, his alma mater, where he once started at quarterback. His background in the pass game fits a roster built around Stafford and a deep receiver group.

Rams’ move on Sean McVay and GM Les Snead

In early February, the Rams secured their leadership core. Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead signed multiyear extensions. Owner E. Stanley Kroenke praised their partnership and commitment to competing for titles.

“As we enter their 10th season together, it is only fitting to reflect on the tremendous success Sean and Les have brought to this franchise, and the indelible impact they have made on Los Angeles and the NFL,” Kroenke said in his statement.

“They continue to embody the standard of this franchise to compete for championships… we are thrilled they will be leading the Los Angeles Rams for years to come.”

The Rams’ defense ranked 10th in points allowed, and it was a major hurdle in the NFC title loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Now the focus shifts to keeping the offense sharp while chasing another Super Bowl run next season.

So, as the moves make it clear, in Los Angeles, continuity remains the plan.