Chargers To Conduct OC Interview With Brian Daboll

Daboll will interview with the Chargers for their offensive coordinator position, Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. Throughout the early stages of this year’s hiring cycle, an OC hire has loomed as a distinct possibility. Daboll was linked earlier this month to Raiders interest, and he is believed to be among the top targets for the Eagles in that capacity.

Yesterday, Daboll interviewed with the Titans for their head coaching vacancy. He is not among Tennessee’s initial batch of finalists, but that could change in the coming days as the team continues to seek ex-head coaches for the 2026 season. In any case, this latest update on the Daboll front comes as little surprise. Prior to his expected Giants dismissal, Daboll’s stock was boosted by a strong OC run.

That included a successful stint with the Bills and prior coordinator experience in Cleveland, Miami and Kansas City. Aside from a surprising trip to the divisional round of the postseason during his first season as a head coach, Daboll was unable to meet expectations during his time in New York. Still, a play-calling gig with one of the teams looking for a change on the sidelines would allow him to return to a familiar role moving forward.

The Chargers had Greg Roman as their offensive coordinator during the first two years of Jim Harbaugh‘s tenure with the team. Things did not go according to plan during Los Angeles’ back-to-back losses in the wild-card round in particular, however. Questions were raised in the wake of last week’s low-scoring loss about Roman’s job security, and on Tuesday he was fired. 2026 will thus mark the first season in which Harbaugh serves as an NFL head coach without Roman as his OC.

Since Roman’s firing, the Bolts have spoken with pass-game coordinator Marcus Brady, quarterbacks coach Shane Day and former Titans head coach Brian Callahan for their offensive coordinator opening. A meeting with former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel – who like Daboll is a candidate for head coaching and OC openings – has also been arranged.