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Bradley Bozeman, 31, retires after eight NFL seasons, finishing with the Chargers after starting 33 of 34 games at center the past two seasons; he previously started 49 games for the Ravens and 28 for the Panthers. In an Instagram post, he thanked teammates and family and said he’s moving on to the next chapter of life on the farm.
Former Chargers safety Nasir Adderley, who retired at 25 three years ago, says he plans to return to the NFL this offseason, citing health, family, and entrepreneurship as priorities and expressing a desire to compete again as a free agent.
The Los Angeles Chargers named Chris O’Leary their new Defensive Coordinator, bringing back the former safeties coach after a standout 2025 season as Western Michigan’s DC. He helped Derwin James earn All-Pro honors in 2024, and with a core group under contract, O’Leary will run a defense built on ownership and continuity under Harbaugh’s leadership for the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Chargers have named Chris O’Leary their new defensive coordinator, returning him to the staff to replace Jesse Minter, who left for the Ravens; O’Leary helped implement Minter’s scheme in 2024, coached Derwin James, and oversaw the onboarding of Elijah Molden as the defense remained in the Minter coaching tree.
The Los Angeles Chargers announced Chris O'Leary will be their defensive coordinator, returning to the Bolts after a successful 2025 season as Western Michigan’s DC (10-4, MAC title) and a stint coaching safeties for the Chargers in 2024.
New Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel says his approach for Justin Herbert in 2026 is to reduce his workload with simpler, low-cost plays to keep him fresh for the big moments, aiming to avoid the costly clunkers of the playoffs; he plans to study Herbert's tape and build a scheme that lets the quarterback showcase his elite throwing ability when it's needed.
The Los Angeles Chargers hired Mike McDaniel as their new Offensive Coordinator, signing the top play-calling candidate of the cycle. McDaniel’s proven resume includes back-to-back Dolphins playoff appearances and explosive offenses, plus San Francisco’s strong run game, suggesting he can elevate Justin Herbert and a weapon-rich roster as the Chargers pursue a dynamic offensive direction in 2026.
After parting with the Dolphins, Mike McDaniel reportedly declined a Bills interview and remains in the AFC West spotlight, with the Las Vegas Raiders as the leading option and the Los Angeles Chargers as a fallback should a head coaching job not materialize.
The Chargers have requested an interview with Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr for their vacant defensive coordinator job, a move tied to Ravens coach Jesse Minter’s hire and Orr’s history as a former Ravens player who retired due to a spinal condition. The Chargers also reportedly asked to interview Rams assistant Aubrey Pleasant.
The Chargers have requested an interview with Rams assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant for their defensive coordinator opening, aiming to replace Jesse Minter after he left for the Ravens; Pleasant, the Rams’ defensive passing game coordinator, brings 13 NFL seasons of coaching experience with Washington, Cleveland, Detroit and Green Bay.
Jesse Minter agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens to be their next head coach, prompting the Los Angeles Chargers to search for a new defensive coordinator for 2026 and listing eight candidates—including internal prospect Steve Clinkscale and external names Mike Elston, Chris Hewitt, Wink Martindale, Drew Wilkins, Dennard Wilson, Joe Cullen, and Anthony Weaver—while emphasizing a goal to preserve the current defensive system and continuity amid the coaching shuffle.
Mike McDaniel is reportedly close to becoming the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive coordinator, with a potential head-coaching path still in play; meanwhile the Detroit Lions have reportedly chosen Drew Petzing as their new OC, leaving some to wonder if they bypassed a bigger opportunity.
Chargers GM Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh say they’re casting a wide net in the hunt for a new Offensive Coordinator after parting with Greg Roman, emphasizing a “head coach of the offense” who can teach, install, and put players in position to score. They’re open to multiple systems and will consider internal and external candidates, with Justin Herbert remaining central but not dictating decisions. The search could also involve defensive-coordinator considerations as Jesse Minter has drawn head-coaching interest, while Bowman's departure will shrink the staff. The team enters the offseason with over $100 million in cap space, about 27 free agents, and the No. 22 pick, enabling a calculated rebuild.
The New England Patriots’ 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers drew 28.9 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, a slight decline from last year’s Sunday-night game, aided by Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel.
The Los Angeles Chargers announced they signed 14 players to Reserve/Future free-agent contracts for 2026, with 11 players who finished the 2025 season on the team’s practice squad.