The Los Angeles Rams announced on Monday that they have signed General Manager Les Snead and Head Coach Sean McVay to new multi-year contract extensions. Entering their 10th season together, the pair remains one of the NFL’s winningest active leadership teams, keeping stability at the heart of the franchise.

“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. 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,” NFL Senior Insider Adam Schefter recently shared a statement of Rams owner E. Stanley Kroenke on X.

Les Snead and Sean McVay have established one of the most successful eras in the history of the Los Angeles Rams. Snead has served as the team’s general manager since 2012, but the franchise reached new heights after McVay was hired as head coach in 2017.

Together, they have led the team to a 92-57 regular-season record, which stands as the fifth-best in the NFL since their partnership began. When including the playoffs, the pair has secured 102 total wins, ranking them second among all active leadership duos in the league.

Their success is highlighted by high-level consistency and championship hardware. In their nine seasons together, the Rams have finished with a winning record eight times and have made seven playoff appearances. 

This run includes winning four NFC West division titles, two NFC Championships, and a victory in Super Bowl LVI. This level of achievement has made them one of only 15 coach-GM pairings in NFL history to reach the 100-win milestone.

As the 2026 season begins, the duo is entering their tenth year together, cementing their status as a foundation of the league and shutting down all the rumors of their exit. But as one rumor subsides, another emerges.

Sean McVay gives no clear answer on Matthew Stafford’s retirement

The Los Angeles Rams are moving forward with head coach Sean McVay, but the team’s championship window remains cracked open or slammed shut, depending on one person: Matthew Stafford.

Following the Rams’ narrow loss in the 2026 NFC Championship game, the veteran quarterback has yet to clarify if he will return for the final year of his contract. While McVay is reportedly “hopeful” for a return, he is giving Stafford the necessary space to make a personal decision.

For Stafford, the choice is far from simple. Coming off a dominant season where he threw for over 4,700 yards and a league-leading 46 touchdowns, the 37-year-old quarterback is weighing the physical toll of 17 NFL seasons against his mental and emotional desire to keep competing. 

“It’ll be a lot that goes into it,” Stafford said on the Let’s Go! Podcast.. “It’s a physical, a mental, and emotional decision, a personal and a family decision as well. So, we’ll figure all that kind of stuff out with some time,”

The Rams find themselves in a difficult position as they wait for an answer. Their current backup option is Jimmy Garoppolo (who played just three games in 205), but the team is reportedly uneasy about entering the 2026 season with him as the full-time starter. 

While the Rams hold two first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, the 13th and 29th overall selections, scouts warn that this is not a particularly strong year for quarterback prospects. Aside from top names like Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, the talent pool is considered thin, leaving the Rams with few reliable ways to replace Stafford’s MVP-caliber production if he chooses to retire.