The Los Angeles Chargers have taken a step to improve their offensive performance by hiring former NFL coach Adam Gase as an assistant focused on the passing game. This move comes as the team looks to help quarterback Justin Herbert advance beyond the wild-card round in the postseason, where the Chargers have struggled despite consecutive 11-win seasons under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Strengthening the Coaching Staff to Enhance Offense
Justin Herbert has shown great promise since Jim Harbaugh became the head coach, leading the Chargers to postseason appearances in the last two seasons. However, the team has been unable to progress past the wild-card round, suffering double-digit losses in both games. To address these playoff challenges, the Chargers added Adam Gase to their coaching staff on Monday, emphasizing his expertise in the passing attack.
Adam Gase, 47, has not been involved in football since 2020 after his tenure as head coach of the New York Jets ended. Prior to that, he served as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Over his NFL head coaching career, Gase accumulated a 32-48 record and experienced a postseason loss.
Focus on Passing Game to Develop Herbert Further
In his new role, Gase will concentrate solely on improving the Chargers’ passing game rather than handling head coaching responsibilities. The hope is that his offensive knowledge will help Justin Herbert, regarded as one of the NFL’s most talented quarterbacks, make significant progress. This addition aims to provide the team with a better chance to compete deeper into the playoffs and build on their recent postseason appearances.
The Path Forward for the Chargers
With the arrival of Adam Gase, the Chargers signal their intent to overcome previous postseason hurdles by sharpening their offensive strategy. The effectiveness of this coaching update will depend on how well Gase integrates his passing game insights with Herbert’s skills and Harbaugh’s overall team vision. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the Chargers prepare to seek greater success in upcoming seasons with this fresh coaching influence.
“assistant coach focused on the passing game.”
– Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
He’s back: After a five-year hiatus, Adam Gase returns to coaching in the NFL, joining the #Chargers as an assistant focusing on the passing game, sources say.
The former #Jets and #Dolphins coach rose in the ranks as a record-setting offensive mind. Now back to his roots in LA. pic.twitter.com/swCKTPt1bm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 9, 2026
