Chargers hire former Seahawks fullback, assistant coach Will Tukuafu

Jim Harbaugh is reunited with Tukuafu.

Another Pete Carroll assistant is on his way to Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Will Tukuafu, the giant former Seattle Seahawks fullback and defensive lineman, will be the Chargers’ assistant defensive line coach. Tukuafu was coached by Harbaugh during their San Francisco 49ers days, so they’re reunited in California.

Originally a defensive lineman in college, Tukuafu was signed by Seattle as a UDFA back in 2010, but didn’t even make it to the preseason roster. The former Oregon Duck spent the next several seasons in San Francisco before returning to the Seahawks in 2014 as the 280-pound fullback who looked like a cartoon character in the backfield.

Over the past two seasons, Tukuafu has served as a defensive quality control coach.

Harbaugh also hired Sanjay Lal as wide receivers coach, so he has a pair of ex-Seahawks assistants on board.

Here’s a look at the 2023 Seahawks coaches who have found work elsewhere:

• Offensive Coordinator: Shane Waldron – Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
• Run Game Coordinator: Chad Morton – Bears running backs coach
• Assistant Quarterbacks: Kerry Joseph – Bears quarterbacks coach
• Defensive Coordinator: Clint Hurtt – Philadelphia Eagles defensive line coach
• Offensive Line: Andy Dickerson – Cleveland Browns offensive line coach
• Assistant Special Teams: Tracy Smith – Carolina Panthers special teams coordinator
• Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers: Sanjay Lal – Los Angeles Chargers receivers coach
• Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Izzo – Washington Commanders special teams coordinator
• Assistant Defensive Backs (CBs): DeShawn Shead – Miami Dolphins assistant DBs coach
• Senior Offensive Assistant: Nate Carroll – Carolina Panthers pass game coordinator
• Tight Ends: Pat McPherson – Carolina Panthers tight ends coach
• Assistant Offensive Line: Keli’i Kekuewa – Carolina Panthers assistant offensive line coach
• Defensive Assistant (DL): Will Tukuafu – Los Angeles Chargers assistant defensive line coach