Overview
- No formal requests have been received, but Sean McVay said he would be surprised if Chris Shula does not draw multiple interviews.
- Assistants working in the wild-card round cannot interview this week under NFL rules, putting Shula’s timeline into next week.
- Shula said he is focused on preparing for Carolina and maintaining his weekly routine rather than the hiring process.
- Los Angeles has allowed 168 points over its past six games during a 3-3 finish, with safety Quentin Lake expected to return against the Panthers.
- On the Rams’ staff since 2017 and promoted to coordinator in 2024, Shula comes from Don Shula’s coaching family and is a notable McVay-tree candidate as seven teams seek head coaches.