COACH PROFILE
Chris Shula
Defensive Coordinator, Los Angeles Rams (2026)
Miami (Ohio)
Miami, FL
Chris Shula has coached in the NFL since 2015, spanning 12 seasons with 2 organizations. His roles included Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers, Pass Rush Specialist, and Defensive Pass Game Coordinator. He worked under Mike McCoy and Sean McVay.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Defensive Coordinator under Sean McVay |
| 2025 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Defensive Coordinator under Sean McVay |
| 2024 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Defensive Coordinator under Sean McVay |
| 2023 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Linebackers, Pass Rush Specialist under Sean McVay |
| 2022 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Defensive Backs under Sean McVay |
| 2021 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Linebackers under Sean McVay |
| 2020 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Outside Linebackers under Sean McVay |
| 2019 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Outside Linebackers under Sean McVay |
| 2018 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Assistant Linebackers under Sean McVay |
| 2017 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
Assistant Linebackers under Sean McVay |
| 2016 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Quality Control under Mike McCoy |
| 2015 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Quality Control under Mike McCoy |
Worked Under (2)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
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San Diego Chargers
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2 |
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Los Angeles Rams
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10 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.