Rams Finalize 2026 Coaching Staff Under McVay

The Los Angeles Rams finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season on Monday, announcing a mix of new hires, promotions and departures under head coach Sean McVay as he enters his 10th year with the team. The changes include eight new additions, several internal advancements and an overhaul of the special teams unit, aimed at bolstering an offense that ranked among the league's best while addressing defensive and kicking game weaknesses from the prior year.

Kliff Kingsbury, who served as offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders over the past two seasons, joins the Rams as assistant head coach, a role previously held by Aubrey Pleasant. Kingsbury, a former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2019 to 2022, brings familiarity with the NFC West and recent success in Washington, where the offense ranked fifth in yards and seventh in points during the 2024 season. He is accompanied by Brian Johnson, his former colleague with the Commanders and a one-time offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, who will serve as a senior offensive assistant.

On offense, McVay promoted passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, filling the vacancy...