After Mike LaFleur left the Los Angeles Rams for the Arizona Cardinals, the team is set to promote Nathan Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator.
After weeks of presumed interviews, it appears that the Los Angeles Rams and Sean McVay have decided on their new offensive coordinator.
In a move that might not surprise many, the Rams are set to promote pass game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, replacing Mike LaFleur, who took the head coach job with the Arizona Cardinals.
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on the hire, stating:
"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.
"Scheelhaase interviewed for five head coaching jobs during this hiring cycle.
"But now, the NFL’s final OC opening has been filled in a uniquely LA way."
When LaFleur exited, McVay indicated the team would go on an exhaustive search, which would include in-house candidates. It makes perfect sense that the team landed on Scheelhaase.
Scheelhaase was a highly coveted interviewee during this head coaching cycle. He interviewed for the head coach vacancy with the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens.
Despite not landing a head coach position, he is likely to receive one in the near future. Scheelhaase is a highly-respected coach and worked directly with LaFleur and Matthew Stafford in 2025.
There may not have been a better person to promote, as Scheelhaase can now run an offense similar to what Stafford was used to during the 2025 season. Should 2026 be his final season, not rocking the boat too much for the quarterback is the smart path to take.
Scheelhaase also gets the benefit of another huge offensive mind, having already been added to his staff in the form of former head coach and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
Kingsbury was also up for some head coaching positions during the 2025 offseason, but chose to remain with the Washington Commanders. He exited the team and has since been hired by McVay.
There was some wonder if Kingsbury was set to take on the role of offensive coordinator, but that is clearly not the case.
Kingsbury can now join forces with Scheelhaase to take the Rams' offense to the next level. With a potential for a win-it-all mentality happening in the presumed final year of Stafford's storied career, McVay has done a good job replacing LaFleur and the other coaching staff that did not live up to expectations.
Bubba Vetrone is now the special teams coordinator, after Chase Blackburn was relieved of his duties.
Now, the Rams have completed their staff for the 2026 season and can start aiming to return to the playoffs and potentially get over the hump of the NFC Championship game.