Recently, the Los Angeles Rams announced their coaching staff for the 2026 season and how Sean McVay aims to navigate the franchise to Super Bowl LXI. Sometimes, a coaching hire is just a schematic fit. But it also affords the opportunity to sign or acquire players based on player-coach connections around the league. Here is a comprehensive look at whether the Los Angeles Rams could realistically attract 2026 NFL free agents based on their recent coaching hires — specifically the addition of Kliff Kingsbury (Washington Commanders) as Assistant Head Coach and Bubba Ventrone (Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns) as Special Teams Coach — and which free agents from the Washington Commanders, Indianapolis Colts, and Cleveland Browns might draw interest.
Based on the 2026 free agent lists from Spotrac and offseason projections:
The Colts’ pending free agents may not be headline stars, but there are value pieces:
Given the Rams’ existing core offensive line, adding a player like Smith could solidify a unit destined to protect Stafford and open lanes in the run game.
Cleveland is experiencing a substantial roster turnover, with multiple veterans hitting free agency:
Which of these free agents would you consider signing?