Sean McVay may be coaching his final game for the Los Angeles Rams Sunday.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday that McVay will make a decision following the game about whether or not to return to the Rams, where he’s coached since 2017.
“As for Sean McVay, his immediate future as the Rams’ head coach is in limbo,” Schefter reported during NFL Countdown. “Sources are saying that they believe McVay will take some time after Sunday’s regular-season finale against Seattle to determine whether or not he’ll return in 2023.”
"As for Sean McVay, his immediate future as the Rams' head coach is in limbo. Sources are saying that they believe McVay will take some time after Sunday's regular-season finale against Seattle to determine whether or not he'll return in 2023."- Adam Schefter pic.twitter.com/oaOSjQTtp9
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 8, 2023
It’s been a brutal season for the defending Super Bowl champions, who enter Sunday’s finale with a 5-11 record. Injuries to stars Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald have hurt.
Off the field, McVay got married in June to longtime fiancée Veronika Khomyn, a Ukrainian native.
More recently, McVay has dealt with speculation that he is being considered for an NFL game or studio analyst role with a TV network. Asked about those rumors Friday, McVay called the speculation “flattering,” but noted, “I want to be here right now, focus on that and that’s where I’m at.”
McVay is the highest paid coach in the NFL, earning between $15 million and $18 million a year. He’s under contract through 2026, but he could opt out to take a TV job.
The NFL world quickly reacted to the rumors about McVay’s future.
“Sean McVay can walk away for a year, make insane TV money, and then pick a new situation that isn’t decimated from a draft pick and salary cap standpoint. Hard to beat that,” tweeted Football Chopz.
Sean McVay can walk away for a year, make insane TV money, and then pick a new situation that isn’t decimated from a draft pick and salary cap standpoint. Hard to beat that.
— Football Chopz (@Pchopz_) January 8, 2023
“Goin to the booth for $100 million, tweeted John Frascella.
Goin to the booth for $100 milli
— John Frascella (Football) (@LegendSports7) January 8, 2023
“Has there been a faster fall from grace than this?” tweeted Matthew Roma.
Has there been a faster fall from grace than this ?
— Matthew Roma (@matthewroma) January 8, 2023
Hes not trying to stick around after trading all those picks finally kicks in
— Jake (@Procis1on) January 8, 2023
“One bad year and he’s ready to bail for a TV job?” Blair Farthing tweeted.
One bad year and he’s ready to bail for a TV job?
— Blair Farthing (@CTVBlair) January 8, 2023
“How are you a good coach when you sell out for a Super Bowl then leave? Just asking for a friend,” asked a fan.
How are you a good coach when you sell out for a super bowl then leave? Just asking for a friend
— Freddie (@Fred_Urban13) January 8, 2023