The Los Angeles Rams are promoting pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, according to sources. In a corresponding move, quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone will serve as co-offensive coordinator while continuing in his role working with the team’s quarterbacks, sources told ESPN.
Scheelhaase steps into the offensive coordinator position after serving as the Rams’ pass game coordinator, a role that placed him at the center of the team’s aerial attack and weekly game-planning on offense. His promotion signals continuity for a Rams offense that has emphasized timing, route concepts, and quarterback-friendly structures in the passing game.
Ragone, who will hold the dual title of co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, is expected to remain heavily involved in developing the team’s quarterbacks and shaping the weekly offensive plan. By pairing him with Scheelhaase in shared coordinator responsibilities, the Rams are aligning their quarterback development efforts with the broader offensive design and play-concept structure.
The restructuring of the offensive staff points to an internal approach focused on stability and collaboration. Scheelhaase’s background in the passing game and Ragone’s direct work with quarterbacks are being combined in a model that distributes leadership across key areas of the offense. The co-offensive coordinator designation for Ragone underscores the organization’s intent to integrate quarterback coaching with overall offensive strategy rather than treating them as separate tracks.
This adjustment to the coaching hierarchy comes with the goal of maintaining a consistent offensive philosophy while refining details in game-planning and play sequencing. With Scheelhaase elevated to oversee the offense and Ragone sharing coordinator duties from the quarterback room, the Rams are turning to familiar voices who already understand the personnel, terminology, and systems in place.
The shifts in responsibility also suggest a collaborative structure in which Scheelhaase and Ragone are expected to work closely on scripting plays, designing weekly plans tailored to opponents, and guiding in-game adjustments. While specific play-calling duties were not detailed, the promotions emphasize the Rams’ confidence in their current staff and their preference to build on established relationships within the organization rather than looking outside for new leadership on offense.
