LOS ANGELES -- The Rams fired embattled coach Jeff Fisher on Monday, one day after the team lost for the eighth time in nine games.
The Rams announced the decision in a press release, but did not mention anything about general manager Les Snead -- who, like Fisher, signed a contract extension through 2018 before the start of this season. The team later announced that special teams coordinator John Fassel has been named interim coach. The son of longtime NFL coach Jim Fassel has been with the team for five years.
The 4-9 Rams play a road game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.