Overview
- Offensive line coach Mike Devlin was also dismissed as part of the shake-up following the 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots.
- The Chargers have interviewed passing-game coordinator Marcus Brady for the coordinator role and say they will cast a wide net with no set timeline.
- Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz cited protection issues and instability up front after injuries to Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, with Justin Herbert sacked 54 times and the line shuffled through 29 combinations.
- Linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman is stepping away to focus on his son’s recruiting.
- Harbaugh and Hortiz said it is “when, not if” defensive coordinator Jesse Minter becomes a head coach, while the front office prioritizes re-signing Keenan Allen, Zion Johnson, Khalil Mack and Odafe Oweh and pursuing an extension for Tuli Tuipulotu.