When the Los Angeles Rams promoted Chris Shula to defensive coordinator in 2024, it left them without a position on the staff that he previously held: pass rush coordinator. They added that position back to Sean McVay and Shula’s group by bringing in their first

The Rams are hiring Drew Wilkins as their defensive pass rush coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. He was the Patriots’ outside linebackers coach last season under Jerod Mayo.

After the season, Wilkins was not retained by the Patriots’ new coaching staff led by head coach Mike Vrabel and defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. While no replacement has