Overview
- Entering their Week 7 bye the Chargers are 0-6 and Jim Harbaugh said the organization is “looking into everything,” signalling a formal review of personnel and scheme.
- Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is widely reported as the first coach on the hot seat while he remains in his role for now and the team is discussing reducing playbook complexity to help players execute.
- Quarterback Justin Herbert has struggled this season with a high interception total and the offense ranks near the bottom in scoring and yards per game, intensifying scrutiny of coaching and quarterback performance.
- Early 2027 draft projections now give Los Angeles strong odds at a top pick and multiple mock drafts place Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at or near No. 1 as a natural fit for the Chargers’ needs.
- Trade chatter about Herbert has begun to surface but his large contract and protections complicate any deal, and the club faces a Nov. 10 trade-deadline timeline that will shape whether it tries to salvage the season or lean into a rebuild.