Eric Henderson, who had served as defensive line coach and run game coordinator, departed the Rams to join the USC Trojans football staff to serve as co-defensive coordinator, run game coordinator, and defensive line coach.[3]
Raheem Morris, the Rams' defensive coordinator since 2021, was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as head coach.[4] He is the sixth former Rams assistant to be hired as a head coach after serving on Sean McVay's staff.
Zac Robinson, who had spent the previous five seasons on the Rams' coaching staff in various positions, most recently as pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach, followed Raheem Morris to the Atlanta Falcons to become the team's new offensive coordinator.[5]
Jimmy Lake, the Rams' assistant head coach in 2023, joined Morris in Atlanta to serve as defensive coordinator.[6]
Jeremy Springer, a special teams assistant for the Rams the previous two seasons, was hired by the New England Patriots as special teams coordinator.[7]
Chris Shula, who served in a variety of roles on the Rams coaching staff for the previous seven seasons as an assistant, most recently as pass rush coordinator & linebackers coach in 2023, was elevated to defensive coordinator, succeeding Raheem Morris.[8]
Giff Smith, most recently the interim head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, was hired by the Rams to take on dual responsibilities as defensive line coach and run game coordinator, succeeding Eric Henderson in both roles.[9]
The Rams hired Chili Davis, former Kansas State Wildcats special teams quality control coach and a veteran college assistant, to serve as assistant special teams coach.[10] However, the team parted ways with Peete prior to the season.[11]
Jake Peetz, who had spent the previous two seasons as an offensive assistant with the Rams (including last season as pass game specialist), was hired by the Seattle Seahawks as their new pass game coordinator.[12]
John Streicher, previously the director of football administration with the Tennessee Titans, joined the Rams staff with a new title of coordinator of football strategy.[13]
Dave Ragone, who had served as offensive coordinator with the Atlanta Falcons for the last three seasons, was hired as the Rams quarterback coach.[14] The Rams also brought on board Nathan Scheelhaase, a longtime offensive assistant at Iowa State, as pass game specialist.[15] Both positions had been previously held by Zac Robinson.
Greg Williams joined the Rams coaching staff as inside linebackers coach.[16]
On March 8, 2024, the Rams announced they had hired Jerry Schuplinski to serve as a senior offensive assistant.[18]
On September 2, 2024, the Rams announced the hiring of former Nebraska and UCF head coach Scott Frost as a senior football analyst, helping with offense, defense, and special teams.[19]
^The Carolina Panthers traded a second- (39th overall) round selection to the Rams in exchange for 2024 second-(52nd overall) and fifth-(155th overall) selections, and a 2025 second-round selection.[20]
^The Pittsburgh Steelers traded Kevin Dotson, a 2024 fifth-(155th overall) round and 2025 sixth-round selection to the Rams in exchange for 2024 fourth-(120th overall) round and 2025 fifth-round selection.[21]
For the Rams' exhibition matchup against the Chargers, assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant served as head coach, calling plays and making decisions from the sideline while Sean McVay watched the game from the coach's booth.
LAR – Joshua Karty 41-yard field goal, 4:50. Rams 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards, 6:30.
Second quarter
DET – Jake Bates 25-yard field goal, 12:17. Tied 3–3. Drive: 15 plays, 63 yards, 7:33.
DET – Jahmyr Gibbs 1-yard run (Jake Bates kick), 1:57. Lions 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:34.
Third quarter
DET – Jameson Williams 52-yard pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates kick), 10:29. Lions 17–3. Drive: 3 plays, 59 yards, 1:32.
LAR – Kyren Williams 2-yard run (Joshua Karty kick), 3:33. Lions 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 6:56.
Fourth quarter
LAR – Joshua Karty 26-yard field goal, 12:32. Lions 17–13. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:59.
LAR – Cooper Kupp 9-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Joshua Karty kick), 4:30. Rams 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:39.
DET – Jake Bates 32-yard field goal, 0:17. Tied 20–20. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 1:54.
Overtime
DET – David Montgomery 1-yard run, 5:19. Lions 26–20. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:41.
Top passers
LAR – Matthew Stafford – 34/49, 317 yards, TD, INT
DET – Jared Goff – 18/28, 217 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
LAR – Kyren Williams – 18 rushes, 50 yards, TD
DET – David Montgomery – 17 rushes, 91 yards, TD
Top receivers
LAR – Cooper Kupp – 14 receptions, 110 yards, TD
DET – Jameson Williams – 5 receptions, 121 yards, TD
In a rematch of a 2023 Wild Card Round game, the Rams overcame a rash of injuries to rally for a 20–17 lead late in the fourth quarter before falling to the host Lions in overtime on Sunday Night Football at Ford Field. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp tied a single game career-high with 14 receptions for 110 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown from quarterback Matthew Stafford with 4:30 remaining that put Los Angeles in the lead for the first time on the night. Stafford completed 34 of 49 passes for 317 yards while wide receiver Tyler Johnson caught five passes for 79 yards. However, second-year wide receiver Puka Nacua left the game in the second quarter after catching four passes for 35 yards and did not return. Offensively, running back Kyren Williams had 18 carries for 50 yards with a 1-yard TD run but the Rams offensive line, already down two starters prior to the game, lost two more when left guard Steve Avila and left tackle Joe Noteboom were both injured and knocked out of the game. On defense, Rams safety Quentin Lake led the Rams with 10 tackles while fellow safety John Johnson had an interception. Linebackers Byron Young and Jared Verse (a rookie) each had four tackles and a sack in the loss.
ARI – Marvin Harrison Jr. – 4 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TD
Los Angeles fell to 0–2 for the first time in the Sean McVay era (and first time since 2011 when the franchise was based in St. Louis) as the host Cardinals scored touchdowns on their first three offensive possessions on the way to a 24–3 halftime lead. Arizona got its first win over the Rams franchise at State Farm Stadium since 2014, a streak that reached nine games. Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. caught four passes for 130 yards and scored twice in the first period, while his quarterback Kyler Murray completed 17 of 21 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns and a perfect passer rating while also scoring on a 4-yard TD run in the third period. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 19 of 27 passes for 216 yards but was sacked five times as Los Angeles never recovered from the big early deficit. Running back Kyren Williams (nine carries, 28 yards) scored L.A.'s only touchdown on a 4-yard run in the third quarter as the Rams were held to just 53 rushing yards. Linebacker Jared Verse had seven tackles and forced a fumble that was recovered by fellow rookie defensive tackle Braden Fiske for the Rams.
^When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
Legend
w — Clinched wild card
x — Clinched playoff berth
y — Clinched division
z — Clinched first-round bye and home-field advantage