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Stafford Announces Return for 2026, Pursuing an 18th NFL Season
sports20 days ago

Stafford Announces Return for 2026, Pursuing an 18th NFL Season

Matthew Stafford confirmed at NFL Honors that he will return to the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season, his 18th in the league, telling his daughters he’ll be back next year. Rams coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead had indicated they’d give him time to decide. Stafford, who turns 38, led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46) in 2025 and posted strong postseason numbers, with SoFi Stadium set to host Super Bowl LXI next February.

Rams Lock in McVay and Snead with Multi-Year Extensions
sports23 days ago

Rams Lock in McVay and Snead with Multi-Year Extensions

The Los Angeles Rams announced multi-year contract extensions for general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay, securing a decade-long partnership that has delivered a Super Bowl title, multiple playoff appearances, and strong overall records. The duo have combined for 102 wins (regular season and playoffs) and rank among the NFL’s most successful executive-coach pairs, with their leadership expected to carry the team into continued competitiveness in the near future.

Seattle halts Rams’ Super Bowl run in NFC Championship thriller
sports29 days ago

Seattle halts Rams’ Super Bowl run in NFC Championship thriller

The Los Angeles Rams’ standout season ended with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship in Seattle, dashing their bid to return to the Super Bowl. Rams players and coach Sean McVay spoke after falling just short, with pivotal moments including Xavier Smith’s punt-return fumble and defensive plays that frustrated Rams’ offense as Seattle advanced to the title game.

Stafford’s Breakout Season Ends in NFC Championship, MVP Odds Slide
sports29 days ago

Stafford’s Breakout Season Ends in NFC Championship, MVP Odds Slide

Matthew Stafford capped a league-leading 4,707 passing yards and 46 TDs as the Rams went 12-5, but Los Angeles lost the NFC Championship to Seattle 31-27. The defeat slighted his MVP odds, though he remains a top contender amid a pecking order that Verge from Sam Darnold to Drake Maye in various rankings; Stafford’s performance still keeps him in the MVP conversation for 2025-26.

sports1 month ago

One Unlucky Play in Seattle Redefines Stafford’s Legacy

Stafford threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers in the NFC Championship, but Seattle won 31-27 after a double-covered Kyren Williams on a crucial fourth-and-4—a “fortuitous bust” that defined the game. The result adds to the paradox of Stafford’s career: elite passer with a Lombardi who may still be haunted by this moment unless he adds another Super Bowl, a tall task at 38 in a crowded NFC West.

Browns advance to second interview with Rams' Scheelhaase for head coach role
sports1 month ago

Browns advance to second interview with Rams' Scheelhaase for head coach role

The Browns completed a second in-person interview with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head coaching vacancy, following an initial chat on Jan. 16. The second meeting came after the Rams’ season ended with a loss in the NFC Championship, and if hired he could also withdraw from consideration elsewhere, including for the Bills job. With other candidates in play and the franchise still searching, a deal would need to be agreed upon for Scheelhaase to take the role.

Browns advance in coaching search with Scheelhaase in second interview
sports1 month ago

Browns advance in coaching search with Scheelhaase in second interview

The Browns completed a second-round interview with Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head coach opening, adding him to the list of candidates who have received a second interview after first meeting the team on Jan. 16. Scheelhaase has risen in the Rams’ staff since 2024 (offensive assistant/pass game specialist; promoted to pass game coordinator for 2025) after six seasons at Iowa State (OC/QB coach in 2022; run game coordinator 2021-22; receivers 2019-20; RB 2018) and earlier Illinois (RB coach 2015; offensive analyst 2016-17), contributing to productive passing offenses and bowl appearances.

Late fourth-down gambles redefine the conference championships for Broncos and Rams
sports1 month ago

Late fourth-down gambles redefine the conference championships for Broncos and Rams

In the conference championship games, late fourth-down decisions and special-teams miscues shaped the outcomes: Rams coach Sean McVay's two questionable calls contributed to a 31-27 loss to the Seahawks, while the Broncos were undone by a snow-influenced, blocked field goal after a costly fourth-down attempt against the Patriots; a muffed punt by the Rams also set up a Seahawks score, underscoring how coaching and special teams decided the weekend's results.