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Los Angeles Rams Head Coach Sean McVay is a football lifer. But, he may miss a game as the Los Angeles Rams’ head coach on Sunday, for a very good reason.
Sean McVay has been the coach of the Los Angeles Rams since 2017 and was instantly one of the league’s best coaches.
He has a career record of 62-41, with two Super Bowl appearances. And, they won Super Bowl LVI after the 2021 season with a dramatic win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
But, he may not have a chance to get win 63 this week. That’s because, his wife Veronika could go in labor at any minute with their first child. Here’s Pro Football Talk with more.
During his Friday press conference, McVay said that his wife is due to give birth to their son “any day now” and that he will not be coaching if their first child arrives on a gameday.
“Really feel fortunate that it’s been a smooth pregnancy, my wife has been incredible and, so, it hasn’t quite hit me yet,” McVay said. “He’s active right now, it seems like he’s ready to come at any moment. What a blessing that will be.”
McVay did not discuss what the contingency plan will be in the event that he needs to be with his family, but defensive coordinator Raheem Morris does have head coaching experience.
The Rams are 2-3 and face a must-win game at home against the Arizona Cardinals at home on Sunday. Whether their offensive guru in Sean McVay will be there remains to be seen.