Story highlights McVay was the Washington Redskins offensive coordinatorHis NFL coaching career started as an assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008(CNN) The Los Angeles Rams have named their next head football coach, but this isn't just any hire. At 30 years old, Sean McVay becomes the youngest head coach in NFL history . "This is a great day as we welcome Sean McVay as our new head coach," Rams owner Stanley Kroenke said in a press release. Welcome to Los Angeles! pic.twitter.com/BpoppYtSvV — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 12, 2017Previously, the youngest head coach was Lane Kiffin, who was 31 when he was hired by the Oakland Raiders in 2007.

Source: CNN January 12, 2017 23:03 UTC