In a move that solidifies their status as one of the NFL’s most formidable partnerships, the Los Angeles Rams have secured the long-term futures of general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay, signing them to multi-year contract extensions.
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Snead and McVay have forged an unbreakable bond over their nine seasons together, amassing an impressive 92-57 regular season record, 10-6 playoff record, a Super Bowl LVI triumph, two NFC Championships, four NFC West division titles, and seven playoff appearances. Their combined 102 regular season and playoff wins rank second among active head coach-general manager duos, trailing only the Chiefs’ Andy Reid and Brett Veach.
‘I think we can go back and forth…I think the people that you can have the comfort in some of the conflict is so important. You think about people you love the most, there can be comfort in the conflict. Les and I were actually talking about that the other day and so grateful. It’s always a reflection of being surrounded by special people. That’s players, that support staff, that’s coaching staff, that’s people on Les’ staff with personnel. I love Les. He does an excellent job and I’m really fortunate to be partnered up with him. I think our relationship and our collaboration has only gotten stronger as we’ve accumulated experience and that’s rare in this business. It’s not something that I take for granted.’ “Sean McVay and Les Snead”
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McVay, who joined the Rams in 2017, became the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl at age 36 in 2021 and the youngest to lead a team to the Super Bowl at 31 in 2018. His offensive prowess has been undeniable, with the Rams boasting a top 11 scoring offense in six seasons and a top 11 total offense in seven seasons under his tutelage, even leading the league in both categories in 2025.
Meanwhile, Snead, the winningest general manager in franchise history, has overseen the acquisitions of Todd Gurley (2017 AP Offensive Player of the Year), Cooper Kupp (2021 AP Offensive Player of the Year), Aaron Donald (three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year), Jared Verse (2024 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year), and Andrew Whitworth (first Rams player to win Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year).
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Snead’s agile team-building approach has been a key factor in the Rams’ success. He has not shied away from trading away first-round picks to acquire impact players like Jalen Ramsey, Matthew Stafford, Odell Beckham Jr., and Von Miller, moves that ultimately culminated in the team’s first Super Bowl win in Los Angeles.
After the 2022 season, Snead executed a ‘remodel’ to improve the salary cap situation and acquire homegrown talent like Puka Nacua, Kobie Turner, Byron Young, Steve Avila, Verse, and Braden Fiske, helping the Rams return to the playoffs for three consecutive seasons.
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Snead’s keen eye for talent has been instrumental in the Rams’ success. Nacua, a former fifth-round pick, is a finalist for 2025 Offensive Player of the Year and was an Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist in 2023. Turner, a former third-round pick, was a Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist in 2023, while Fiske was among the finalists for the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year Award won by Verse. Nineteen Rams have been selected to the Pro Bowl under Snead, including four in 2025, and 12 have been named AP First-Team All-Pro, including two in 2025.
A Dynasty in the Making: McVay and Snead’s Lasting Legacy
As McVay and Snead enter 2026 tied with the Chiefs’ Reid and Veach, and the 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch for the longest-tenured active head coach-general manager partnership, their contract extensions solidify their commitment to building a lasting legacy in Los Angeles. With their unwavering dedication, strategic vision, and proven track record of success, the Rams’ dynamic duo is poised to cement their place among the NFL’s most formidable and enduring partnerships, ensuring that the team’s championship aspirations remain firmly within reach for years to come.
