The Los Angeles Chargers have fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin following a disappointing 16-3 wild-card playoff defeat to the New England Patriots. The move comes less than 48 hours after the season-ending loss, aiming to better support quarterback Justin Herbert. Roman, who joined the staff in 2024, oversaw an offense that dropped from 11th to 20th in NFL scoring rankings this season.
The Chargers announced the dismissals on Tuesday, parting ways with Roman after two seasons in the role. Roman, 53, arrived with head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2024, bringing experience from his time as offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers (2011-2014) and Baltimore Ravens (2019-2022). In a team statement, the Chargers said, "We have parted ways with OC Greg Roman and OL Coach Mike Devlin."
The decision follows a 2025 season marred by injuries and poor performance. Los Angeles allowed a franchise-worst 60 sacks, ranking fifth-most ever for a playoff team, due to injuries to starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. The offensive line made 32 changes amid broader injuries to both starting running backs. The unit scored just six points across the final two regular-season games and managed only three points in the playoff loss to New England.
Under Roman, Herbert posted solid regular-season stats, including 7,597 passing yards over two years, ranking sixth in the NFL, with a 49-16 touchdown-to-interception ratio (eighth-best). However, the offense ranked 20th in scoring, down from 11th in 2024. Herbert remains winless in three playoff starts, with two touchdowns and four interceptions, including a poor showing against the Patriots where he was sacked six times after holding the ball too long.
This marks the fifth offensive coordinator for the Chargers since drafting Herbert in 2020. The team now seeks a replacement to maximize Herbert's potential, with candidates from the Shanahan-McVay coaching tree under consideration, such as Mike LaFleur of the Rams and Klay Kubiak of the 49ers. Roman's tenure ended similarly to his Baltimore exit, focused on enhancing passing nuance for elite quarterbacks.
