Sean McVay

Sean McVay's immediate future as the Rams' head coach is in limbo, multiple sources told ESPN.

[Lions](/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions) own the Rams' 2023 first-round pick, Detroit has rooted against Los Angeles. They are tight against the 2023 salary cap. The defending Super Bowl champions have been decimated by injuries, and sources believe it has taken its toll on McVay.

The youngest coach in pro football is earning a pretty penny for his work on the sidelines.

In 2019, McVay signed a five-year extension that would keep him locked in with Los Angeles through 2023. While McVay has lived up to his billing as one of the NFL's best and brightest, his tenure in Hollywood may soon be reaching the cutting room floor. McVay has racked up a 60-37 record in six seasons, with two NFC championships and a Super Bowl ring to go with that.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reportedly will take time after Week 18's finale to decide whether he will stay in the role past 2023.

Payton had stepped down from the role last January, but did not indicate he would retire. Should he step away, the contract would remain and he’d still be considered a member of the franchise. It’s similar to Sean Payton's current situation with the New Orleans Saints.

Sean McVay will take some time after Sunday's finale to decide whether he wants to return as the Rams' head coach in 2023.

The defending Super Bowl champions have been decimated by injuries, and sources believe it has taken its toll on McVay. Been a trying experience, trying season for Sean McVay and we’ll see (where) he winds up and what he wants to do.” [TV networks pursuing him](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/05/rams-sean-mcvay-tv-networks-analyst-job/) to be an analyst, and he once again made it clear that it’s something he’s interested in.

When Rams head coach Sean McVay was asked about his coaching future this week, he said he wanted to be with the Rams “right now,” but it is reportedly ...

McVay was asked about his coaching future because of renewed interest from broadcasters in hiring him as a game or studio analyst. That disappointing season ends against the Seahawks on Sunday and McVay will likely be asked more questions about his coaching future in light of Saturday’s report. When Rams head coach Sean McVay was asked about his coaching future this week, he said he wanted to be with the Rams “

If LA beats the Seahawks, they give Detroit a chance to control their own destiny on Sunday Night Football.

[If LA beats Seattle](https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/1/6/23542734/week-18-rams-seahawks-playoff-scenarios) then they can go into the offseason knowing they did their part to help Detroit while [eliminating a division rival in Seattle](https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/1/6/23542734/week-18-rams-seahawks-playoff-scenarios). For all that he did for LA, Sean McVay and the Rams owe Goff a favor and should help their old friend by beating Seattle, giving him (and the Lions) their best chance at making the postseason. Whereas the Lions still have a chance to hoist the Lombardi in 2023, and the Rams can help them have that opportunity. [Remember when Jared Goff and his](https://sidelionreport.com/2021/12/20/rams-thank-jared-goff-lions-beating-cardinals/) [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) [upset the Arizona Cardinals last season](https://sidelionreport.com/2021/12/20/rams-thank-jared-goff-lions-beating-cardinals/)? [ and he also donated his time and resources off the field](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2882009-rams-jared-goff-andrew-whitworth-funding-2m-meals-in-la-amid-coronavirus). [Los Angeles Rams](https://www.turfshowtimes.com/) can make life a lot easier for Jared Goff and the [Detroit Lions](https://www.prideofdetroit.com/) by beating the [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/) on Sunday. [and perhaps the big trade between the two franchises would be considered a win-win](https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/1/6/23542373/nfl-picks-predictions-week-18-rams-seahawks-lions-packers). The question has been, and we still don’t know yet, will the Lions capitalize on the trade? [Green Bay Packers](https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/) Sunday night. [The Rams would go 8-8 in 2004 and 2006, but would not have a winning season until 2017](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Los_Angeles_Rams_seasons). In 2010, the keys to the franchise were given to Sam Bradford (also a #1 overall pick), but unfortunately he never panned out, and the Rams really didn’t have much success as a team during that stretch of time. [He reportedly even reached out to McVay after the Rams Super Bowl victory](https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/30/rams-sean-mcvay-jared-goff-super-bowl-text/).

According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, the 36-year-old McVay "probably doesn't even know" if he will have the same desire to commit to another ...

I want to be able to have a family and I want to be able to spend time with them." Ultimately, he needs to make the decision that provides the most happiness for himself and his family. [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/), leading the Rams to a 23-20 win against the [Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CIN/cincinnati-bengals/) in Super Bowl LVI to conclude the 2021 season. Last summer, McVay married his wife Veronika, and he expressed the desire to be present as a family man. [Von Miller's](/nfl/players/1620879/von-miller/) departure to the [Buffalo Bills](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BUF/buffalo-bills/) created. If he decides to remain as the Rams head coach, McVay gets to continue living out his dream job. Stafford, [John Wolford](/nfl/players/2983467/john-wolford/), [Bryce Perkins](/nfl/players/3159114/bryce-perkins/), and [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/) have all started at quarterback for Los Angeles this season. However, the Rams have their second and third round picks in 2023 and will have their first round pick back in 2024. According to CBS Sports [NFL](/nfl/) Insider [Jonathan Jones](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-insider-notes-whats-next-for-the-rams-plus-qb-uncertainty-in-washington-and-more-from-week-16/), the 36-year-old McVay "probably doesn't even know" if he will have the same desire to commit to another season of grinding that comes with being an NFL head coach. Thanks to the injury woes, the 2022 Rams became only the third defending Super Bowl champion ever to start four different quarterbacks, joining the 1986 [Chicago Bears](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CHI/chicago-bears/) and the 1987 [New York Giants](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYG/new-york-giants/). "I think you said it best, these are always going to be things that you kind of anticipate and expect that are going to come up because I haven't run away from the fact that down the line or whenever that is, that's something that I've been interested in. He has also led the Rams to four playoff appearances (three NFC West division titles and two Super Bowl appearances), and has compiled a 60-37 record with a game remaining in his sixth season as the Rams head coach.

Less than a year after becoming the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl, Los Angeles Rams front man Sean McVay is going to take time after the season to ...

The Rams signed McVay to an extension before the season, making him under contract through the 2026 season. The Rams are 5-11 heading into their regular-season finale against Seattle on Sunday after a campaign marred by injuries. McVay's future with the team is in "limbo," per the report.

McVay, who has tasted nothing but success since being named Rams head coach, may not want to deal with a lengthy rebuild.

On the field, McVay, who has tasted nothing but success since being named as head coach of the Rams, may not want to deal with a lengthy rebuild. Los Angeles is 5-11 entering its final game of the 2022 season, a matchup with division rival Seattle. Ultimately, McVay signed a new contract that kept him locked into the club.

Head coach Sean McVay's immediate future with the Los Angeles Rams is in limbo amid the team's lingering Super Bowl hangover, according to a recent report.

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Sean McVay and the Rams' brass are staying in communication as the coach decides what's next in his career.

Sean McVay and the Rams are talking right now in an open dialogue about his future. “Spoke with Sean McVay yesterday and this is an ongoing dialogue with both he and the Rams’ brass,” Schrager said. Peter Schrager is friends with McVay and spoke with him on Saturday, and he shed some light on the situation during FOX’s pregame show Sunday.

For now, coach Sean McVay and the Rams will try to play spoiler in Week 18 against the playoff-hopeful Seahawks. But tomorrow or soon after?

In addition to earning Coach of the Year honors in his first season with the club, he also led the Rams to a berth in Super Bowl LIII in just his second season. In 2021, he became the youngest head coach (at 36 years of age) to win a Super Bowl with Los Angeles’ 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. McVay was nearly lured away from the sidelines and into the broadcast booth during the offseason. Following the 2021 NFL season, Payton announced his retirement from the NFL, finishing his tenure in New Orleans with an overall record of 161–97 and as the winningest coach in franchise history. In 16 seasons with the Saints as head coach, Payton helped guide the team to seven division titles, three NFC Championship games (2006, 2009, and 2018) and a victory in Super Bowl XLIV. We also know the other team stationed in his new-found home, the Chargers, are playoff-bound, so there's not a likely opening coming there.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reportedly will take time after Week 18's finale to decide whether he will stay in the role past 2023.

Payton had stepped down from the role last January, but did not indicate he would retire. Should he step away, the contract would remain and he’d still be considered a member of the franchise. [reported](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35400802/broncos-receive-permission-interview-payton-sources-say) that the Denver Broncos contacted the Saints to seek permission to interview Payton for their head coaching vacancy, which was granted. It’s similar to Sean Payton's current situation with the New Orleans Saints. [reported](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35401376/sources-sean-mcvay-future-los-angeles-rams-coach-limbo) on Saturday, citing sources. [reported](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35226069/sources-rams-liam-coen-set-return-kentucky-oc) in December that Rams offensive coordinator Liam Coen was planning a return to the same role at Kentucky next season.

They ran it back. And they fell flat. Now, their head coach may walk away. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the feeling in building is that Rams coach ...

It would have made even more sense for him to do it when he could have waltzed into the Amazon booth with Al Michaels. Glazer also said he doesn’t think it will be long before McVay makes his decision. They ran it back.