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Rams Extend Sean McVay and Les Snead as Matthew Stafford Weighs 2026 Decision

The extensions reinforce stability, with Stafford's future undecided ahead of a March 15 guarantee.

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Head coach Sean McVay talks with Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 2: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams stands on the field as Davante Adams #17 walks to the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Los Angeles announced multiyear deals Monday for head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead, extending a partnership that has produced seven playoff berths and a Super Bowl title.
  • McVay said the Rams would welcome Matthew Stafford back if he chooses to play and noted the quarterback will not need offseason back surgery.
  • Stafford has not set a timetable for his decision; his $40 million 2026 salary becomes fully guaranteed on March 15, a key inflection point for roster and cap planning.
  • The Rams hired Bubba Ventrone as special teams coordinator and are conducting an offensive coordinator search after Mike LaFleur left to become the Cardinals’ head coach.
  • With ample cap space, two first-round picks at Nos. 13 and 29, and a league cap projected to top $300 million, the Rams are positioned for an active offseason regardless of Stafford’s choice.