When it comes to finding a potential successor to Matthew Stafford this offseason, GM Les Snead said the Rams are "not desperate" to do so:
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Sean McVay on hiring Kliff Kingsbury as Rams assistant head coach: "Just want to learn and continue to grow with him"
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Press conference from this morning now embedded in the story, for those who want to watch:
Top takeaways from Sean McVay's post-2026 NFL Combine press conference: Finalized coaching staff, pending free agents and more
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Snead said they're always working through scenarios and have always been honest about Stafford being closer to retirement than not. While "that's always a possibility," he said "it's not a desperate matter."
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Also asked Les Snead about, even with Matthew Stafford coming off an MVP season but still in a year-to-year arrangement, whether they feel the need to explore an avenue to potentially find his successor this offseason.
Snead indicated it's not an urgent matter (more in next post)
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Asked Les Snead how he views the two first-round picks the Rams have, in terms of either using them to select a player or trading for a proven player to maximize Matthew Stafford's window.
"I think both ways, both equations are open."
Les Snead said Rams and Matthew Stafford will continue to take year-to-year approach in terms of his future. Said the two sides could agree to a contract extension this offseason, but even then it would be with the understanding that Stafford would decide on his future in a year
@adamgrosbard.bsky.social asks Snead if the year-to-year arrangement precludes a potential contract extension for Stafford.
Snead said it would not
GM Les Snead said he's been in touch with Matthew Stafford's reps and those discussions are in a "stable place."
Also said it remains a year-to-year arrangement
Sean McVay said the Rams have had "great dialogue" as they work through Matthew Stafford's contract situation.
Team has adjusted Stafford's contract each of the last two offseasons.
Sean McVay on premium picks vs. premium players, and how he views that with two first round picks: “You never want to reach for a need” in the draft. It’s about getting good players that they have “a lot of like and love for” and that they have a vision for as well.
Sean said the Rams "absolutely" want to re-sign backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo.
"I love Jimmy. Would absolutely love him back."
McVay also said he has seen the reports that "Mike (LaFleur) wants to steal our guy" 😂
McVay later adds hiring former players isn't simply doing them a favor. He strongly believes in their capacity as coaches
Sean McVay on Aubrey Pleasant not returning to Rams coaching staff: "Just felt like it was going to be in the best interest of both parties to move on." Said it wasn't an easy decision.
Sean McVay on former Rams players Robert Woods and Brian Allen joining the coaching staff:
"We're getting a little older now and our new players are starting to infiltrate the staff."
The Rams have tendered exclusive rights free agents Justin Dedich, Harrison Mevis and Xavier Smith:
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For Rams SVP of Sports Medicine and Performance Reggie Scott, receiving the NFL Physicians Society's Outstanding NFL Athletic Trainer of the Year award brought "a lot of joy and a lot of purpose" to him, and confirmed to him the human element of caring for people
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For Rams SVP of Sports Medicine and Performance Reggie Scott, receiving the NFL Physicians Society's Outstanding NFL Athletic Trainer of the Year award brought "a lot of joy and a lot of purpose" to him, and confirmed to him the human element of caring for people
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Free Agent Spotlight: Tutu Atwell made most of his opportunities before shift in offensive identity changed his role
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First 2026 Mock Draft Roundup is up, and as you might expect, cornerback and safety have populated most of them for the Rams with multiple pending free agents in the secondary:
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This has been typical for McVay's staff in recent years terms of defensive assistants working with the offensive staff and vice-versa
The staff is finalized
Of note, Robert Woods didn't go far in retirement: He's an assistant WRs coach for the team now
The Rams' 2026 coaching staff is set:
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With multiple pending free agents in the secondary, CB and S have shown up in mock draft projections for the Rams.
NFL Network lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah breaks down the traits that define those groups ahead of next week's scouting combine:
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Rams re-sign OL David Quessenberry to one-year deal
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Also I have no idea if this was intentional or not, but Robert Woods’ retirement date is the same numbers he wore with the Rams: 2/17
With the ball in his hands, his physical playing style defined what being grounded through the catch point meant. And obviously, that talent also had a big role in bringing Sean McVay's offense to life in Year 1.
