The Los Angeles Rams have reached 11 wins for the first time since their 2021 Super Bowl campaign and head coach Sean McVay is having one of his best coaching years yet. But the year just got a little bit better for him.
On Tuesday, McVay announced that his wife Veronika gave birth to their second son Christian McVay the Monday morning prior. Both Veronik and baby Christian are healthy.
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“Sean McVay announces that Christian McVay was born yesterday morning at 6am. Mom & Baby are both healthy,” Rams writer Adam Grosbard wrote on X.
“LA Rams Transactions: • Delivered – Christian Alexander McVay,” the team wrote.
Congratulations
Fans have given McVay their congratulations on the birth of his new son. Some had jokes about his son perhaps being named after his all-world running back Christian McCaffrey.
“Congrats! Hope the baby’s first cry doesn’t count as a false start,” one user joked.
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“He’s clearly not over not getting Christian McCaffrey,” wrote another.
“Nice news. Will be his OC by 5. McVays are a precocious bunch!” a third wrote.
“A future offensive coordinator genius in the making.”
SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 17: Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts on the sidelines during the first quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
McVay has established himself as one of the most influential and innovative head coaches in modern NFL history. Hired by the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 at just 30 years old, McVay immediately transformed a struggling franchise into a perennial contender with his creative, offense-first approach. He popularized a wide-zone, play-action-heavy system that maximized quarterback efficiency and reshaped how offenses around the league were designed. Under his leadership, the Rams made the playoffs in five of his first six seasons, reached Super Bowl LIII in the 2018 season, and consistently fielded one of the NFL’s most productive offenses.
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McVay’s defining achievement came during the 2021 season, when he guided the Rams to a Super Bowl LVI victory, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals and securing the franchise’s first championship since returning to Los Angeles. Known for his adaptability, McVay has successfully evolved his schemes to fit different quarterbacks, including Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford, and has earned praise for his leadership, preparation, and player development. Despite periodic speculation about burnout and retirement, McVay has remained committed to coaching, and his influence continues to extend across the league through a growing coaching tree.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
