Chargers Finalize Deal To Retain OC Shane Steichen

Update: According to Ian Rapoport, the Chargers have finalized a deal to keep interim OC Shane Steichen on full-time in the same role in 2020. 


According to Ian Rapoport, the Chargers are expected to work out a new deal to keep OC Shane Steichen in 2020. 

Steichen, who was promoted from QB coach to offensive coordinator after the team fired previous OC Ken Whisenhunt midseason, has a contract set to expire soon. 

Steichen, 34, got his coaching start in 2010 as an offensive assistant. He broke into the NFL with the Chargers in 2011 as a defensive assistant. After a year with the Browns in 2013 as an offensive quality control coach, he rejoined the Chargers in the same role. 

Steichen was promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2016 and was in the position until being promoted to interim offensive coordinator in 2019. 

The Chargers finished 2019 ranked 10th in total offense per game, 21st in points per game, 10th in passing yards per game and 28th in rushing yards per game. 

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