The first coaching loss the Rams suffered this offseason was Eric Henderson, who left to become USC’s co-defensive coordinator. His departure left a void at the defensive line coaching position, but the Rams filled that spot on Friday.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Rams are hiring former Chargers interim coach Giff Smith as their defensive line coach and run game coordinator. Smith was also the Chargers’ outside linebackers coach for the last two seasons.
Smith, 55, got his start in the NFL with the Bills in 2010 as their defensive line coach, holding that position for three years.
The #Rams are hiring Giff Smith as their defensive line coach/run game coordinator, per source.
A longtime respected assistant, Smith finished last season as the #Chargers’ interim coach. Several teams were trying to hire him, but Sean McVay convinced him to stay in L.A. pic.twitter.com/8RUFYsfUGv
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 2, 2024
