Rams Promote Nate Scheelhaase to Offensive Coordinator

The 38-year-old assistant gets the OC job after head coaching interviews elsewhere.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 4:15pm

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The Los Angeles Rams have promoted Nate Scheelhaase to be their new offensive coordinator, according to reports. Scheelhaase had interviewed for several head coaching jobs this offseason but did not land any of those positions. The Rams are hoping he can build on their recent success and help the team reach the Super Bowl next season.

Why it matters

The Rams are coming off an NFC Championship game appearance and are looking to take the next step. Scheelhaase's promotion is a key move as they try to maximize their championship window with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.

The details

Scheelhaase had been an assistant coach with the Rams for the past three seasons, serving as their quarterbacks coach. He was widely viewed as a rising star in the coaching ranks, which led to his head coaching interviews this offseason. The Rams ultimately decided to promote him to offensive coordinator, betting on his potential to elevate their offense and help the team return to the Super Bowl.

  • The Rams reached the NFC Championship game in the 2026 season.
  • Scheelhaase was promoted to offensive coordinator in February 2026.

The players

Nate Scheelhaase

The 38-year-old has been an assistant coach with the Rams for the past three seasons and was recently promoted to offensive coordinator.

Matthew Stafford

The veteran quarterback for the Rams who is looking to lead the team back to the Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Rams will look to build on their recent success and make a deep playoff run in the 2027 season with Scheelhaase leading the offense.

The takeaway

The Rams are betting on Scheelhaase's potential to help them return to the Super Bowl, as they look to maximize their championship window with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.