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Harbaugh Won’t Commit to OC Greg Roman After Chargers’ 16-3 Wild Card Defeat

Persistent protection breakdowns have shifted attention to the Chargers’ offensive direction.

Overview

  • Jim Harbaugh repeatedly declined to back offensive coordinator Greg Roman, saying he did not have that answer after the loss to New England.
  • Los Angeles mustered 207 yards, went 1-for-10 on third down, allowed six sacks and lost a fumble as Justin Herbert finished 19-of-31 for 159 yards with no touchdowns.
  • Season-ending injuries to tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt forced nine offensive-line combinations that struggled to protect Herbert.
  • Roman-led offenses in playoff starts by Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert are 1-5 with 55% completion, two touchdowns and eight interceptions, prolonging scrutiny of his postseason results.
  • With significant cap space and only 36 players under contract, the Chargers face decisions on offensive leadership and interior-line personnel, with possible cuts such as Mekhi Becton and Bradley Bozeman cited in reports.