Sean McVay is considering leaving Rams

Report: Sean McVay considering stepping away from Rams Original version: NBC Sports Bayarea

Sean McVay may be considering leaving the Los Angeles Rams. 

The 36-year-old head coach is expected to take some time after the Rams’ Week 18 finale against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday to determine whether he wants to return in the role, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported On Saturday, citing sources

McVay, who led Los Angeles to a Super Bowl triumph last February, is hoping to process a year that has included being courted to work in television, getting married, seeing his wife’s home country of Ukraine in crisis and losing his grandfather, Schefter added.

It hasn’t helped that the Rams have fallen mightily short of expectations in 2022 following their Super Bowl win, posting a 5-11 record after 17 weeks, which includes a 4-5 mark at SoFi Stadium. 

Injuries to key players – such as Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson II and more – throughout the season have only worsened the situation for McVay, which reportedly took a toll on him. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen also reported In December, the Rams’ offensive coordinator Liam Coen announced that he was returning to Kentucky in the same position. 

McVay remains under contract with Rams up to 2026. 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. 

Earlier on Saturday, ESPN’s Jeff Legwold reported You can find the Denver Broncos To interview Payton for the Saints’ head coaching position, I contacted them. Payton had resigned from his role in January but didn’t indicate that he was retiring.

Rams-Seahawks at Lumen Field kick off time is at 1:25 pm PT.