The Los Angeles Rams are adding former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator and Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury to join coach Sean McVay’s staff next season, multiple outlets reported Friday. Kingsbury’s role is currently undetermined.
After Rams former offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur left to take the Cardinals head coaching gig, there was room on McVay’s staff. Kingsbury rejoins the NFC West after serving as a Washington assistant the last two seasons.
Kingsbury, 46, and the Commanders mutually agreed to part ways after the 2025 season.
Kingsbury had a 28-37-1 record as coach of the Cardinals from 2019-22 and lost the only playoff game he appeared in. He served as a senior offensive analyst at USC for one season in between his time in Arizona and Washington.
In 2024, Kingsbury helped lead the Commanders to the NFC Championship game with rookie QB Jayden Daniels. Washington ranked seventh in total offense, fifth in scoring offense and third in rushing offense. That took a dip this past season, finishing 22nd in both scoring and total offense.
The Rams will welcome the addition of another offensive guru to the staff that already features McVay and pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, who received multiple offensive coordinator interviews this past cycle.
The Rams will go into next season with current NFL MVP Matthew Stafford at QB after he confirmed Thursday night while receiving his award that he would be back next season. They’ll also have the dynamic wide receiver duo of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
Kingsbury also went 35-40 in six seasons (2013-18) as coach of the Texas Tech. His rosters included star quarterback Patrick Mahomes from 2014-16.
