Report: Chargers expected to hire Greg Roman for ‘prominent spot’

The Chargers are looking to bring back one of Jim Harbaugh’s closest football confidants, with former Ravens and 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman heading to Los Angeles, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

Sources: The #Chargers are expected to hire respected offensive mind Greg Roman for a prominent spot on the staff of Jim Harbaugh, as he’s heading there tomorrow. The two sides are working out details.

The former #Ravens OC set to join Harbaugh once again. pic.twitter.com/877Iw03nLd

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 4, 2024

Roman last coached for the Ravens in 2022 but resigned in 2023 with differences in offensive philosophy causing strife. Dating back to Stanford, Roman has been one of Harbaugh’s top figures on staff. He was the Associate Head Coach at Stanford and offensive coordinator of Harbaugh’s Niners for four seasons.

The unknown in this situation is what his exact role will be. Early reporting from Aaron Wilson and other insiders projected Roman as a favorite for offensive coordinator. But, recent reporting from Pelissero and Rapoport has not connected him to that role for the Chargers. It is worth noting that Roman has coached tight ends and offensive line from a positional standpoint before. Run game coordinator could be an interesting role for one of the league’s brightest minds.

Associate or assistant head coach is another type of title that Roman could have. Whichever way you slice it, the odds of him taking the OC position specifically seem pretty low compared to before. That would open the door for a candidate like Tanner Engstrand to take the offensive coordinator job. He does have Harbaugh connections from the San Diego days, which seems noteworthy as Engstrand interviews around the league.