Scheelhaase, a former Illinois quarterback who has been with the Rams for three seasons, has drawn interest for other jobs but is set to return. He interviewed for other openings, including the Bills’ head coaching process that eventually landed Joe Brady, and he has been linked to potential opportunities with the Eagles or Buccaneers. For now, however, Scheelhaase will remain in McVay’s building.
In a separate development, the Rams have continued to pursue changes on the staff, including targeting Bubba Ventrone for their special teams coordinator role. Ventrone is widely regarded as one of the NFL’s best special teams coaches, and his expected departure from Todd Monken’s staff makes the potential move appealing for Los Angeles, per NFL Network reports.
The Rams also faced internal feedback about their defense, with defensive coordinator Chris Shula drawing scrutiny after several postseason playoff setbacks. Shula reportedly did not interview well for a Steelers head coaching opportunity, though there remains a possibility for him to redeem himself with improved results in 2026. McVay has previously seen assistants move on to other roles, a pattern that could continue.
With Scheelhaase secured for at least another season, Los Angeles can focus on remaining offseason roster decisions and potential coaching staff tweaks. Two head coaching vacancies remained in the league at that time (Arizona and Las Vegas), and Scheelhaase’s status reduces one potential source of disruption as the Rams navigate these broader opportunities.
