COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers fired offensive co-ordinator Ken Whisenhunt on Monday night, shaking up the coaching staff after a disappointing first half of the season.
Coach Anthony Lynn said in a statement that it was not an easy decision to let go of Whisenhunt, but that he felt a change was necessary. Lynn did not name an interim co-ordinator, but he did run Buffalo’s offence during most of the 2016 season.
The Chargers are 3-5 after beating the Chicago Bears 17-16 on Sunday. Considered by some to be a Super Bowl contender before the season, Los Angeles is ranked 17th in the league in total offence and 28th in rushing. The Chargers have gained less than 40 yards on the ground in four straight games despite the return of running back Melvin Gordon, who missed two months while holding out.
Whisenhunt had been the Chargers’ offensive co-ordinator since 2016, their last season in San Diego. He had the same role with the Chargers in 2013 before leaving to spend two seasons as head coach of the Tennessee Titans. He’s also been a head coach with Arizona.
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