NFL Rumors: Kellen Moore to Interview for Chargers' HC Job After Brandon Staley Exit

The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly are considering an in-house candidate to replace former head coach Brandon Staley.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Chargers are set to interview Kellen Moore, who is coming off his first year as the team's offensive coordinator.

Moore joins a list of candidates that reportedly includes San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

In his first year in Los Angeles, Moore presided over an offense that averaged 329.4 yards per game and 20.4 points per game. In 2022, the Chargers averaged 359.3 yards and 23.0 points.

The team disappointingly finished with a 5-12 record this year and Staley was fired with three games left in the season along with general manager Tom Telesco. Instead of handing the reins to Moore, outside linebackers coach Giff Smith was promoted to interim head coach, but Los Angeles went 0-3 with him at the helm.

Moore made a name for himself after serving as Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2022. He was frequently regarded as a prime head coaching candidate, but he chose to remain in his position. When he mutually parted ways with the Cowboys after the 2022 season, he opted to take the same position with the Chargers rather than taking a head coaching job.

It remains to be seen if Moore will finally t. ke the next step and earn a promotion to head coach of the Chargers this time around.