HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 29: Head Coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead of the Los Angeles Rams talk during a game against the Houston Texans during week four of the preseason at NRG Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Rams defeated the Texans 22-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Sean McVay & Les Snead Not Attending NFL Combine

Originally posted on Rams Newswire | By Matt Peralta | Last updated Feb 24, 2026 9:20 AM ET

Under head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead, the Los Angeles Rams have succeeded by bucking normal trends and operating their own way.

McVay and Snead are well-known for sitting regulars in preseason games to preserve their bodies for the regular season, as well as trading valuable draft capital for proven stars. Los Angeles’ aggressiveness has led to one Super Bowl championship, and the team is well-positioned to compete for one again come the 2026 season.

Unlike previous years, Los Angeles actually owns multiple first-round picks after their trade down with the Atlanta Falcons in last year’s draft. The Rams selected Terrance Ferguson with the second pick they obtained from the Falcons, but now get to cash in come the 2026 NFL Dradt.

With the draft coming up, the NFL Combine is set to kick off but McVay and Snead will be missing the event once again, via NFL analyst Ryan Fowler:

HC & GM podium schedule for Indianapolis. pic.twitter.com/8u2g0W0pb4

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 20, 2026

This comes as no surprise as McVay and Snead have historically ditched the NFL Combine for the sake of efficiency. McVay explained that the Rams trust their scouting department throughout the year while Snead added that the combine numbers are still taken into account once they come in.

Los Angeles does almost all of its draft prep back in Los Angeles, though scouts are still out in the field evaluating prospects and collecting data. Attending the NFL Combine still holds value as teams can get face time with prospects and see them up performing up close, but the Rams haven’t seemed to miss those things much as they’ve still nailed their recent draft picks.

L.A.’s past three draft classes include the likes of Puka Nacua, Steve Avila, Byron Young, Kobie Turner and Jared Verse, so the team is clearly doing something right during its evaluation process.

The Rams are one of the few teams that have a legitimate claim to be a Super Bowl contender next season, so nailing its next set of draft picks will be of the utmost importance.

Sean McVay calls it wild to be the second-longest tenured coach in the NFL

The Rams’ fortunes changed when they made the bold decision to hire a young Sean McVay to be their new head coach following the 2016 season. McVay had limited experience in the NFL, but was well-regarded for his offensive mind.

Los Angeles’ gamble worked as McVay is now arguably the best head coach in the league because of his leadership, culture-setting ability and football IQ. In less than a decade, McVay is now the second-longest tenured head coach in the NFL and he called the situation wild.

This article first appeared on Rams Newswire and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: