Chargers Hire 8 New Coaches, Including Ex-Jets Head Coach Gase

Harbaugh reshapes Chargers staff with hires from Mike McDaniel's Dolphins group

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has added eight new coaches to his staff, including former New York Jets head coach Adam Gase as passing game specialist. Several of the new hires previously worked under Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel with the Miami Dolphins.

Why it matters

The Chargers are looking to build on a promising 2023 season and take the next step as a contender in the AFC. Harbaugh's staff overhaul, including bringing in experienced coaches like Gase, aims to provide a boost to the team's offense and help develop young star quarterback Justin Herbert.

The details

In addition to Gase, the Chargers hired Butch Barry as offensive line coach, Rob Everett as an offensive assistant, Chandler Henley as tight ends coach, Max McCaffrey as running backs coach, and several other assistants who previously worked with McDaniel in Miami. The new hires are expected to help improve an offensive line that struggled to protect Herbert last season and further develop the Chargers' talented skill position players.

  • The Chargers announced the new coaching hires on February 20, 2026.

The players

Jim Harbaugh

The head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, tasked with reshaping the team's coaching staff and leading them to the playoffs.

Adam Gase

A former head coach of the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets, who has joined the Chargers as a passing game specialist.

Mike McDaniel

The offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, who previously held the same role with the Miami Dolphins.

Justin Herbert

The star quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers, who the team hopes to better protect and develop with the new coaching hires.

Butch Barry

The new offensive line coach for the Los Angeles Chargers, who previously held the same role with the Miami Dolphins.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build a strong coaching staff to support our talented roster and take the next step as a team.”

— Jim Harbaugh, Head Coach, Los Angeles Chargers

What’s next

The Chargers will look to integrate the new coaching staff during the offseason program and training camp, with the goal of improving the team's performance on both sides of the ball in the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Harbaugh's aggressive approach to reshaping the Chargers' coaching staff, particularly on offense, signals the team's commitment to maximizing the potential of their young core led by quarterback Justin Herbert. The influx of experienced coaches like Gase and McDaniel's former assistants could provide the boost the Chargers need to become a true contender in the AFC.