Head coach and general manager enter 10th season together with 92-57 record, longest-tenured pairing with Reid/Veach and Shanahan/Lynch
The Los Angeles Rams have committed to their future. Head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead signed multiyear contract extensions Monday, securing the partnership that has defined the franchise’s success over the past decade. The move represents owner Stan Kroenke’s vote of confidence in the duo as they enter their 10th season together, a relationship that has produced remarkable consistency and championship-caliber performance.
“As we enter their 10th season together, it is only fitting to reflect on the tremendous success Sean and Les have brought to this franchise, and the indelible impact they have made on Los Angeles and the NFL,” Kroenke said in a statement. “They continue to embody the standard of this franchise to compete for championships, consistently delivering a product that our fans and city can be proud of. Their collaboration embodies the We Then Me ethos we seek in our players, coaches and staff, and we are thrilled they will be leading the Los Angeles Rams for years to come.”
McVay and Snead’s extensions come as they join an exclusive group of longest-tenured head coach-general manager pairings currently active in the NFL. Entering 2026, they are tied with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch for the longest-tenured active pairing. That positioning matters. It places them among the most stable, most successful front office-coaching combinations in professional football.
Snead has been the Rams’ general manager since 2012, meaning he’s been building this roster for 14 years. McVay was hired in 2017, meaning he’s entering his 10th season as head coach. Since McVay’s arrival, the Rams have compiled a 92-57 regular-season record the fifth-best in the NFL over that period. That’s not just winning. That’s consistent, sustained excellence across a nearly decade-long span.
The numbers tell the story of what this partnership has accomplished. Since 2017, the Rams have made the playoffs seven times in nine seasons. They’ve played in three NFC Championship Games. They’ve won two Super Bowls most notably Super Bowl LVI following the 2021 season, a championship that prompted their first contract extensions together. They’ve remained competitive through roster changes, coaching staff transitions, and the constant churn of professional football.
Last season, McVay became the winningest head coach in Rams franchise history, passing John Robinson. That’s not a minor achievement. That’s a tangible marker of his success in Los Angeles, etched into the organization’s record books.
When Partnership Becomes Legacy
What makes McVay and Snead’s partnership particularly remarkable is its sustainability. In an era where head coaches often turn over every 3-5 years, where general managers frequently get blamed for poor seasons and fired, these two have stayed together and consistently performed at a high level. They’ve weathered losing seasons. They’ve dealt with injuries. They’ve navigated salary cap constraints. And they’ve kept the Rams competitive throughout.
McVay expressed gratitude for the ownership support that has enabled this partnership to flourish. “I think as you continue to accumulate experience, you just realize how fortunate I feel to work for such great ownership with Mr. Kroenke and Josh and the family in general,” McVay said at a Monday news conference. “Their whole family has been incredible. I’ve felt the most supported in the moments that you need it the most. And it’s been unconditional, and it’s been consistent, and our relationship is only built over these going into year 10. And I value that more than, I think, ever before.”
That quote captures something important about sustained success in professional sports. It’s not just about the head coach and general manager. It’s about ownership that supports them through difficult times, that allows them to build consistently, that doesn’t panic and make reactionary changes. Kroenke has given McVay and Snead the stability to build something lasting.
Looking Forward With Continuity
The extensions also signal continuity at a moment when the Rams are undergoing some coaching staff changes. Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur was hired as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, requiring the Rams to conduct what McVay described as an “extensive search” for his replacement. However, McVay noted the Rams have “great in-house candidates,” potentially including pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, who interviewed for multiple head coaching jobs this offseason.
The Rams also hired Bubba Ventrone as their special teams coordinator, replacing Chase Blackburn, whom McVay fired during the season after the special teams unit’s struggles cost the team multiple games. Ventrone comes from the Cleveland Browns, where he held the same role for three seasons.
These staff adjustments represent typical organizational evolution. But the McVay-Snead extensions signal that the Rams’ core leadership will remain stable as they navigate these transitions.
The Rams ended their 2025 season with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. Rather than viewing that as a setback prompting major organizational changes, the Rams responded by extending their core leadership. That’s confidence in the direction of the franchise.
