Los Angeles Chargers outside linebackers coach history

Giff Smith

Smith is the outside linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers since the 2022 season, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's outside linebackers coach was 15-16-0, making him the third-most successful outside linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.

Jay Rodgers

Rodgers was the outside linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021 season. Rodgers' record as the team's outside linebackers coach was 9-8-0, making him the second-most successful outside linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history.

John Pagano

Pagano was the outside linebackers coach for the San Diego Chargers in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Pagano's record as the team's outside linebackers coach was 19-13-0, making him the most successful outside linebackers coach in Los Angeles Chargers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2007-2008) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Pagano in playoff games.


Los Angeles Chargers outside linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Giff Smith 2022-2023 15-16-0 48.4% 0-1
Jay Rodgers 2021 9-8-0 52.9% 0-0
John Pagano 2007-2008 19-13-0 59.4% 3-2

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebackers coach facts

  • John Pagano was the first outside linebackers coach in Chargers history in 2007.
  • John Pagano and Giff Smith coached the most seasons as the Chargers's outside linebackers coach at two seasons.
  • Giff Smith is the current outside linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.