Los Angeles Rams Promote Nate Scheelhaase to Offensive Coordinator

Scheelhaase replaces Mike LaFleur, who left to join the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff.

Mar. 1, 2026 at 3:55pm

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The Los Angeles Rams have promoted Nate Scheelhaase from pass game coordinator to offensive coordinator, replacing Mike LaFleur who was hired by the Arizona Cardinals earlier this month. The 35-year-old Scheelhaase previously worked at Iowa State and Illinois, and will now lead an offense that was the NFL's top unit in 2025 in both points and yards.

Why it matters

The Rams' offense was dominant last season, leading the league in scoring and total yards. Maintaining that high level of production will be crucial as the team looks to make another Super Bowl run. Scheelhaase's promotion signals the organization's confidence in him to build on that success.

The details

Scheelhaase will take over the Rams' offense after serving as the team's pass game coordinator in 2024. He has previous experience as a running backs coach, wide receivers coach, running game coordinator and offensive coordinator at the college level with Iowa State and Illinois.

  • Scheelhaase was promoted on February 20, 2026.
  • He replaces Mike LaFleur, who left the Rams to join the Arizona Cardinals earlier this month.

The players

Nate Scheelhaase

The 35-year-old was promoted from pass game coordinator to offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.

Mike LaFleur

The former Rams offensive coordinator was hired by the Arizona Cardinals earlier this month.

Los Angeles Rams

The NFL team that had the league's top offense in 2025, leading in both points and total yards.

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What’s next

The Rams will look to build on their dominant 2025 season under new offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.

The takeaway

The Rams are entrusting their high-powered offense to the 35-year-old Scheelhaase, who has previous experience coordinating offenses at the college level. His ability to maintain the Rams' offensive excellence will be crucial as the team aims to make another Super Bowl run.