Rams Name Scheelhaase, Ragone as Co-Offensive Coordinators

Promotions come after Mike LaFleur left for Cardinals head coaching job

Mar. 2, 2026 at 9:07am

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The Los Angeles Rams have promoted from within, naming Nate Scheelhaase and Dave Ragone as the team's new co-offensive coordinators. Scheelhaase previously served as the Rams' passing game coordinator, while Ragone was the quarterbacks coach. The moves come after former offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur left to become the head coach of the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals.

Why it matters

The Rams are looking to build on their recent success, which includes a Super Bowl championship, by promoting two experienced offensive coaches from within the organization. Scheelhaase and Ragone will be tasked with continuing to get the most out of star quarterback Matthew Stafford and the team's talented offensive weapons like wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

The details

Scheelhaase, 35, joined the Rams in 2024 after serving as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Iowa State. Ragone, 46, also came to the Rams in 2024 after spending three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. The two will now share play-calling duties and work together to guide the Rams' offense.

  • The Rams made the co-coordinator hires on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Nate Scheelhaase

The 35-year-old previously served as the Rams' passing game coordinator and has experience as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the college level.

Dave Ragone

The 46-year-old joined the Rams in 2024 after spending three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.

Matthew Stafford

The veteran quarterback confirmed he will return to the Rams for the 2026 season after winning the NFL MVP award.

Puka Nacua

One half of the Rams' dynamic wide receiver duo alongside Davante Adams.

Davante Adams

The other half of the Rams' talented wide receiver tandem.

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What’s next

The Rams will look to continue their offensive success under the new co-coordinator setup as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Rams are showing faith in their internal coaching talent by promoting Scheelhaase and Ragone to lead their high-powered offense, which will look to build on the team's recent championship pedigree.