The Los Angeles Chargers have kicked off their search for a new offensive coordinator by interviewing Marcus Brady, currently the team’s passing game coordinator. It’s the first known move since parting ways with Greg Roman earlier this week, signaling the start of what could be a pivotal offseason for the Bolts' offensive identity.
Brady, 46, brings a deep résumé to the table-one that blends playing experience, a decade-plus of coaching, and a steady climb through the NFL ranks. Before stepping into coaching, Brady spent seven seasons as a quarterback in the Canadian Football League after his college career at Cal State Northridge. That time under center helped shape his understanding of offensive systems from the inside out.
After hanging up his cleats in 2009, Brady transitioned to coaching in the CFL, where he spent nine years developing his offensive chops-six of those as a coordinator. That stretch laid the foundation for his move to the NFL, where the Colts brought him on as an assistant quarterbacks coach in 2018. Just a year later, he was promoted to quarterbacks coach, and by 2021, he was running the show as offensive coordinator in Indianapolis, stepping in after Nick Sirianni left for Philadelphia.
Brady’s tenure as OC in Indy was cut short midseason, but he quickly found a new role as a consultant with the Eagles to finish out the year. In 2023, he took on a senior offensive assistant role before landing with the Chargers in 2024 as their passing game coordinator.
This interview marks an important moment for both Brady and the Chargers. As an internal candidate, Brady doesn’t count toward the Rooney Rule, but more importantly, he represents a potential continuity hire-someone already embedded in the system and familiar with the personnel. Whether the Chargers decide to stay in-house or look externally remains to be seen, but Brady’s experience across multiple leagues and coaching roles gives him a compelling case.
With a franchise quarterback in place and a fanbase hungry for postseason success, the decision at offensive coordinator will be critical. Brady’s offensive background, particularly his work with quarterbacks and passing schemes, could be exactly what the Chargers need to unlock the next level.