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.

The former Patriots outside linebackers coach has landed a gig on Sean McVay’s staff, according to NFL Network. Wilkins will serve as the “defensive pass rush coordinator” for the Rams. A new addition to Jerod Mayo’s staff last season, the assistant only spent one season in New England.