Los Angeles Chargers linebackers coach history
Jeff Howard
Howard is the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2023 season. Howard's record as the team's linebackers coach was 5-12-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Michael Wilhoite
Wilhoite was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Wilhoite in playoff games.
Richard Smith
Smith was the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017-2020 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Bob Babich
Babich was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2016 season.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2015 season. Nolan's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Joe Barry
Barry was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2012-2014 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Barry in playoff games.
John Pagano
Pagano was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. Pagano's record as the team's linebackers coach was 30-18-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2009) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pagano in playoff games.
Greg Manusky
Manusky was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2002-2006 seasons, a total of five years. Manusky's record as the team's linebackers coach was 47-33-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004, 2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Manusky in playoff games.
Jim Vechiarella
Vechiarella was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1997-2001 seasons, a total of five years. Vechiarella's record as the team's linebackers coach was 23-57-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Dale Lindsey
Lindsey was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years. Lindsey's record as the team's linebackers coach was 47-33-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1992, 1994-1995) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Lindsey in playoff games. In 1994, the San Diego Chargers faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX and the Chargers, under the direction of head coach Bobby Ross, lost 26-49.
Mike Haluchak
Haluchak was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1986-1991 seasons, a total of six years.
Chuck Weber
Weber was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1982-1985 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Weber in playoff games.
Jackie Simpson
Simpson was the linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 1967-1969 seasons, a total of three years. Simpson's record as the team's linebackers coach was 25-16-1, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.
Los Angeles Chargers linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Howard | 2023 | 5-12-0 | 29.4% | 0-0 |
| Michael Wilhoite | 2021-2022 | 19-15-0 | 55.9% | 0-1 |
| Richard Smith | 2017-2020 | 33-31-0 | 51.6% | 1-1 |
| Bob Babich | 2016 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike Nolan | 2015 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Barry | 2012-2014 | 25-23-0 | 52.1% | 1-1 |
| John Pagano | 2009-2011 | 30-18-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Greg Manusky | 2002-2006 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 0-2 |
| Jim Vechiarella | 1997-2001 | 23-57-0 | 28.8% | 0-0 |
| Dale Lindsey | 1992-1996 | 47-33-0 | 58.8% | 3-3 |
| Mike Haluchak | 1986-1991 | 34-61-0 | 35.8% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Weber | 1982-1985 | 27-30-0 | 47.4% | 1-1 |
| Jackie Simpson | 1967-1969 | 25-16-1 | 60.7% | 0-0 |
Los Angeles Chargers linebackers coach facts
- Jackie Simpson was the first linebackers coach in Chargers history in 1967.
- Mike Haluchak coached the most seasons as the Chargers's linebackers coach at six seasons.
- Jeff Howard is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.