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Max McCaffrey aims to boost Chargers' running game as new coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:47 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Max McCaffrey aims to boost Chargers' running game as new coach

Summary

Max McCaffrey is now the running backs coach for the Chargers, focusing on enhancing the club's ground game, which last saw a 1,000-yard rusher in 2017. A former receiver, Max brings coaching experience from his time at Northern Colorado and Miami under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The McCaffrey family has a strong football legacy, with Max’s brother Christian playing for the 49ers. The Chargers are set for a joint practice with the 49ers on August 18 and a game on December 17 at SoFi Stadium.

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•Max McCaffrey is the new running backs coach for the Chargers.
•The last 1,000-yard rusher for the Chargers was Melvin Gordon in 2017.
•Max has family connections to football, with father Ed and brother Christian in the NFL.
•The Chargers will practice with the 49ers on August 18.
•They will play the 49ers on December 17 at SoFi Stadium.

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9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers assistant coach Max McCaffrey is making a name for himself

What they're saying

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The running backs coach is the older brother of 49ers star Christian McCaffrey. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel brought him from Miami.
— Yahoo Sports

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