NaVorro Bowman steps down as Chargers linebackers coach

The Los Angeles Chargers will be seeking a new linebackers coach for the 2026 season following NaVorro Bowman's decision to step down. General Manager Joe Hortiz announced that Bowman is leaving to spend more time with his family. Bowman served as the Chargers' linebackers coach for the past two seasons, following a stint as a defensive analyst at the University of Maryland. His NFL playing career included 89 games with the San Francisco 49ers, earning four All-Pro selections, and a final season with the Oakland Raiders. In addition to a new linebackers coach, the Chargers are searching for a new offensive coordinator and may need a new defensive coordinator if Jesse Minter secures a head coaching role.