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Rams are promoting Zak Kromer to assistant OL coach

The Rams are promoting Zak Kromer to assistant OL coach after hiring Ryan Wendell as their new OL coach.

The Los Angeles Rams recently named Ryan Wendell as their new offensive line coach and they are making another change to the offensive line staff. With Sean McVay still altering the coaching staff, the Rams are promoting Zak Kromer to assistant offensive line coach.

Kromer has been with the Rams for the last six seasons as an offensive assistant. Wendell worked with Aaron Kromer, Zak’s father, with the Buffalo Bills, while Aaron also used to be the offensive line coach of the Rams.

The offensive line was in flux during the 2022 season for the Rams due to injuries and inconsistent play from multiple linemen. After moving on from Kevin Carberry as their offensive line coach, the Rams are hoping that the combination of Wendell and Kromer leads to more success in the trenches in 2023.

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Two Rams coaches expected to miss Tuesday’s game vs. Seahawks

As of now, the Rams will be without RBs coach Thomas Brown and offensive assistant Zak Kromer on Tuesday against the Seahawks.

Not only could the Rams be shorthanded on the field Tuesday night against the Seahawks, but their sideline is likely to be missing two key coaches, as well. The team announced that running backs coach Thomas Brown and offensive assistant Zak Kromer are currently expected to be unavailable on Tuesday night against the Seahawks.

The Rams did leave the door open for that to change and they did not specify that this is due to COVID-19, but it seems likely they will not coach in Week 15. If they’re unable to go, Zac Robinson will take Brown’s responsibilities and Nick Jones will assume Kromer’s role.

Brown has done a great job with the Rams’ running backs this season, helping keep Sony Michel and Darrell Henderson Jr. integrated in the offense. Both players have contributed in key spots and that should continue to be the case the rest of the season.

Kromer is in his sixth season with the Rams after spending the previous five working with the offensive line. This is his first year holding the role of offensive assistant.