The Los Angeles Rams have two members of their organization participating in the NFL’s accelerator program. The program, which takes place this week in Orlando, Florida, first debuted in 2022. Designed to increase diversity in leadership roles, the program was paused in 2025 due to changing nationwide legislation and is now returning in a revamped format.
“The May accelerator is intended to focus on advancing talent from underrepresented groups,” the NFL wrote in a March memo addressed to all 32 teams as reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, “while remaining open to qualified senior-level candidates of all backgrounds.”
Rams offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and assistant general manager John McKay are among a list of coaches and executives that will be in attendance. Scheelhaase has been a candidate for exterior offensive coordinator and head coaching openings over the last two offseasons, while McKay is a current candidate for the vacant Minnesota Vikings general manager job.
Scheelhaase and McKay were selected from 60-plus nominations and are expected to be top candidates for opening throughout the hiring cycle.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams land 2 staff members in NFL’s accelerator program
Reporting by Brock Vierra, Rams Wire / Rams Wire
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