Following their lopsided loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Los Angeles Chargers fired general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Brandon Staley.
After suffering a crushing defeat to their division rivals, the Chargers dropped to the bottom of the AFC West standings with a 5-9 record.
As general manager since 2021, Telesco guided the team to the playoffs during the previous season before Staley took over.
Team owner Dean Spanos stated, “I was not willing to take the risk of doing nothing in the name of continuity.”
“I would want to express my gratitude to Tom and Brandon for their diligent effort, commitment, and professionalism. I also wish the best for both of their wonderful families.
“I never take these choices lightly, and they are never simple. But it’s obvious that we’re not where we should be, and we require fresh inspiration.
“Our ultimate objective is still to develop and sustain a program of championship caliber. And starting today, we need to rethink how we get there.”
The Chargers’ already slim chances of making the playoffs have been further diminished as they have dropped four of their last five games after trailing 42-0 at the half in Las Vegas.
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