Jim Harbaugh reassures Mike McDaniel's job security amid Chargers' 0-4 start
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
After the Los Angeles Chargers' 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job is secure despite a 0-4 record. The Chargers struggled offensively, with quarterback Justin Herbert throwing two interceptions and being sacked four times. Although the team showed some improvement in the second half, scoring twice, the season's expectations are at risk. The Chargers face a challenging schedule with upcoming games against the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs before their bye in Week 7.
- •Chargers fall to 0-4 after losing to the Seahawks.
- •Harbaugh backs McDaniel, asserting his job is safe.
- •Herbert has six interceptions in the season so far.
- •Chargers have two games left before a Week 7 bye.
- •In the second half, Chargers scored two touchdowns and gained 209 yards.
- 4:16 AMESPN — Chargers' Harbaugh standing by OC McDaniel: 'Job is not in jeopardy'
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Jim Harbaugh: Mike McDaniel's job "is not in jeopardy"
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jim Harbaugh backs Mike McDaniel amid Chargers' struggles on offense during 0-4 start
"SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-4 and searching for answers. Jim Harbaugh insists making a change at offensive coordinator isn't one of them.
"After the Chargers lost their third game of the season in three weeks, coach Jim Harbaugh gave offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel a vote of confidence.
"After another poor offensive performance on Sunday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is standing by offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
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External links- ESPNOct 5, 2026, 4:16 AMChargers' Harbaugh standing by OC McDaniel: 'Job is not in jeopardy'
After another poor offensive performance on Sunday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is standing by offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 2:49 AMJim Harbaugh: Mike McDaniel's job "is not in jeopardy"
After the Chargers lost their third game of the season in three weeks, coach Jim Harbaugh gave offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel a vote of confidence.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 2:44 AMJim Harbaugh backs Mike McDaniel amid Chargers' struggles on offense during 0-4 start
SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-4 and searching for answers. Jim Harbaugh insists making a change at offensive coordinator isn't one of them.
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