Los Angeles Chargers hire Mike McDaniel as new offensive coordinator

The Los Angeles Chargers announced a major coaching change, replacing longtime offensive coordinator Greg Roman with Mike McDaniel. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said the move is intended to revamp the Chargers' attack after two consecutive wild‑card losses in which the team scored only 15 points.

McDaniel, who helped turn the Miami Dolphins into one of the NFL’s most dangerous offenses, is expected to implement a faster, more creative scheme that could enhance quarterback Justin Herbert’s production. Herbert, who guided the Chargers to an 11‑5 record last season, has been praised for his talent but criticized for a lack of playoff success and perceived immaturity at the line of scrimmage. The new partnership aims to improve timing‑based passing and quicker releases, with the goal of advancing deeper into the postseason.

The overhaul reflects the Chargers' broader effort to translate regular‑season success into playoff victories, leveraging McDaniel’s reputation for modern offensive concepts and Herbert’s elite arm talent.