Rams announce contract extensions for coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead

The Los Angeles Rams have extended the contracts of head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead, according to the team’s social media accounts.

Giving McVay and Snead new deals was an obvious decision considering their ongoing success and another appearance in the NFC title game. Although they didn’t reach the Super Bowl this year, the Rams had a strong season, winning 12 games and just missing out on playing in Super Bowl LX. Over the past three years, McVay’s team has won at least 10 games each season.

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This duo has built a consistent winner, leading the Rams to two Super Bowls, capturing one, and remaining playoff contenders in the NFC most years since McVay became head coach in 2017. The players and personnel may have changed, but McVay and Snead’s leadership has remained constant.

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In McVay’s nine seasons, the Rams have had only one down year, finishing 5-12 in 2022, mainly because quarterback Matthew Stafford missed eight games due to injury. Under McVay, the Rams have achieved double-digit wins in seven seasons and reached the NFC title game three times, including two Super Bowl appearances.

Snead has been closely aligned with McVay, providing the players who have helped shape the franchise. He has been with the team since the St. Louis days, joining in 2012. His influence is evident in the many successful deals he’s made over the years.

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The most notable moves during Snead’s tenure include trading for Matthew Stafford during the 2021 offseason and drafting future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald. Snead has also made numerous other shrewd moves, like selecting Puka Nacua in the fifth round, but acquiring Stafford and Donald stand out as his top achievements.

Despite playing in what many would call the toughest division in football, the NFC West, McVay and Snead have been able to present a consistent winning team that should be in contention in the conference for many years to come, especially if Stafford returns and continues to play like a Hall of Fame quarterback.