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Sean McVay issues apology about abrupt Rams postgame presser exit

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Young, G. (2026, September 29). Sean McVay issues apology about abrupt Rams postgame presser exit. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/28/sports/sean-mcvay-apologizes-about-weird-rams-postgame-presser-exit/

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Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, apologized after abruptly leaving a postgame press conference following his team's loss to the Denver Broncos. The incident occurred when McVay spoke for only two minutes before exiting without answering any questions from reporters. He later expressed regret and clarified that he was unaware the media was still waiting due to an announcement in the press box instructing them to leave five minutes after the game ended. Nate Atkins of The Athletic noted this was unusual behavior, while Artis Twyman, Rams’ Vice President of Communications, defended McVay's actions on social media.

Written by AI on 2026-09-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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After the Los Angeles Rams' 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos in a Sunday Night Football game, Sean McVay, the Rams' head coach, abruptly left his postgame press conference after speaking for less than two minutes. This departure occurred just ten minutes after the final whistle and was reported by Nate Atkins of The Athletic, who described it as unprecedented.

The incident sparked criticism from media members, with some viewing it as disrespectful to journalists who arrived late due to the game's duration. In response, Artis Twyman, the Rams' Vice President of Communications, countered on social media, stating that announcements were made to leave five minutes before the end of the game.

On Monday, McVay issued an apology for missing the questions from reporters and clarified his intentions in a statement: "I’m sorry that I missed you guys yesterday… it was never my intention to miss your questions." The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between sports figures and media representatives during high-stakes games.

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Sean McVay cleared the air about a bizarre incident that occurred after the Los Angeles Rams’ 30-26 loss to the Denver Broncos. asserted

that → clear → Broncos

McVay left his postgame press conference after speaking for less than two minutes after the Rams’ controversial loss on Sunday. asserted

McVay → leave → Sunday

McVay received a lot of criticism for this, as it was seen as disrespectful for the media and reporters who didn’t get to ask questions. asserted

who → receive → questions

McVay apologized about the incident and explained that it wasn’t everything it seemed during a press conference on Monday. asserted

it → apologize → Monday

“I’m sorry that I missed you guys yesterday…it was never my intention to miss your questions. asserted

it → ’m → questions

I’m sorry if there was a misunderstanding,” McVay said, per The California Post’s Michael Duarte. asserted

McVay → ’m → Duarte

Rams Vice President of Communications Artis Twyman already addressed what happened on social media Monday morning. asserted

what → address → media

Nate Atkins of The Athletic wrote on X, “Sean McVay ducked out of his press conference before Rams media could get into it, only 10 minutes after the final whistle. uncertain

media → write → whistle

Not sure I have ever seen that in this league before.” asserted

I → see → league

Twyman replied to this, writing, “Again Nathan, I will not let you get on here and not represent the truth. asserted

you → reply → truth

In the press box, they announce that media that want to attend the post game news conference, leave at the five-minute mark. asserted

that → announce → mark

You chose to stay until the end of the game, which made you late. asserted

you → choose → game

Regardless of the reasoning for McVay’s abrupt exit, he deserves credit for apologizing on Monday. asserted

he → deserve → Monday

Sean McVay issues apology about abrupt Rams postgame presser exit

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