{"id":765127,"date":"2026-02-20T19:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/765127\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T19:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:12:19","slug":"rams-fill-oc-vacancy-internally-in-la-way-amid-nfl-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/765127\/","title":{"rendered":"Rams fill OC vacancy internally in &#8216;LA way&#8217; amid NFL offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/tag\/los-angeles-rams\/\" id=\"54\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Rams<\/a> closed the NFL\u2019s final offensive coordinator opening with an in-house move. <\/p>\n<p>ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported that pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase will step into the OC role. Quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone adds co-offensive coordinator duties.<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/tag\/sean-mcvay\/\" id=\"315\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sean McVay<\/a>. He interviewed for five head coaching jobs this cycle and drew strong reviews across the league.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NFL\u2019s final OC opening has been filled in a uniquely LA way.\u201d Schefter wrote.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sources: the Los Angeles Rams are promoting pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, and making QB coach Dave Ragone the co-offensive coordinator\/QB coach.<\/p>\n<p>Scheelhaase interviewed for five head coaching jobs during this hiring cycle.<\/p>\n<p>But now, the NFL\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HUBvupLIFT\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/HUBvupLIFT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/2024828245162520722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Rams\u2019 move on Sean McVay and GM Les Snead<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs 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,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/rams-sign-hc-sean-mcvay-gm-les-snead-to-multiyear-contract-extensions\" id=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/rams-sign-hc-sean-mcvay-gm-les-snead-to-multiyear-contract-extensions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kroenke said<\/a> in his statement. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey continue to embody the standard of this franchise to compete for championships\u2026 we are thrilled they will be leading the Los Angeles Rams for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Rams\u2019 defense ranked 10th in points allowed, and it was a major hurdle in the NFC title loss to the Seattle Seahawks. 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