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Rams DC Chris Shula Draws Interview Requests From Six NFL Head-Coach Openings

Defensive gains in 2025 have elevated the 39-year-old coordinator into this hiring cycle’s spotlight.

Overview

  • Six of the eight teams with vacancies — the Dolphins, Giants, Cardinals, Titans, Ravens and Raiders — have requested to interview Shula, according to multiple reports.
  • Under league rules, he becomes eligible for virtual interviews starting Tuesday following the Rams’ wild-card game.
  • In 2025, Los Angeles ranked 10th in points allowed and 17th in yards, with top-five takeaways and top-10 sacks cited by outlets as drivers of interest.
  • Shula has been on Sean McVay’s staff since 2017 and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2024.
  • Requests reflect early-stage interest across this coaching cycle, with no in-person meetings or hiring decisions reported for Shula yet.