Kliff Kingsbury is headed back to the West Coast, this time joining one of the NFL’s most established offensive operations. The Los Angeles Rams are adding the former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator to Sean McVay’s coaching staff, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday, with Kingsbury’s official title still to be determined.
Kingsbury and Washington mutually agreed to part ways following the 2025 season, opening the door for the 46-year-old coach to return to the NFC West. He previously spent four seasons as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2019 to 2022, where he regularly faced McVay’s Rams and became known for his quarterback-driven offensive approach.
The move comes at a time when Los Angeles is firmly positioned among the league’s offensive elite. The Rams led the NFL in both total offense and scoring in 2025, averaging 394.6 yards and 30.5 points per game. Quarterback Matthew Stafford confirmed Thursday night at NFL Honors that he will return for his 18th NFL season after being named the league’s Most Valuable Player, ensuring continuity at the most important position.
Stafford will again be surrounded by one of the league’s most formidable skill-position groups. Wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams remain under contract, while the backfield duo of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum gives the Rams both explosiveness and balance entering the 2026 season. Kingsbury’s offensive background is expected to complement an already potent unit rather than overhaul it.
Kingsbury’s résumé includes a successful rise from college football at Texas Tech to the NFL, where he played a central role in the development of multiple young quarterbacks. In Arizona, he helped guide Kyler Murray’s emergence as a franchise signal-caller. More recently, he was instrumental in Jayden Daniels’ standout rookie campaign in Washington, a season that ended with an Offensive Rookie of the Year award and a trip to the NFC Championship Game in 2024.
The hire also reinforces a Rams coaching staff that has been heavily scrutinized around the league. Former offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur departed this offseason to become head coach of the Cardinals, one of several examples of McVay assistants drawing interest across the NFL. Adding Kingsbury brings another experienced offensive mind to a staff built to sustain success.
After interviewing for multiple offensive coordinator and head coaching roles during this hiring cycle, Kingsbury lands in an environment defined by stability, veteran leadership and championship aspirations. For the Rams, the addition signals a continued commitment to staying ahead offensively as they prepare for the 2026 season and beyond.
