New NFL Rumors on Jim Harbaugh's Hot Seat and Chargers Trade Calls amid Justin Herbert, LA 0-5 Start

Despite the Los Angeles Chargers' 0-5 start to the season, head coach Jim Harbaugh's job is reportedly not in danger.

According to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer, Harbaugh "isn't going anywhere," and the Chargers aren't looking to sell off players either.

Pelissero added that Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has told teams calling about potential trades that he is "not interested," as the Chargers are "holding out hope" that they'll be able to turn things around.

After missing the playoffs with a 5-12 record in 2023, the Chargers hired Harbaugh away from the University of Michigan, and he instantly helped turn things around.

In each of Harbaugh's first two seasons at the helm, the Chargers finished 11-6 and reached the playoffs, although they lost in the AFC Wild Card Round each time.

Expectations were high for the Chargers entering the 2026 season, especially on the offensive side of the ball, due to the arrival of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.

McDaniel's offenses finished seventh or better in total offense during his one season as the San Francisco 49ers' OC and first two seasons as head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

In fact, the Dolphins ranked first in total offense and second in scoring offense under McDaniel in 2023.

Miami finished 18th or worse in each category over the next two seasons, though, leading to McDaniel's firing.

Still, it was widely believed that McDaniel would be able to get the most out of a talented Chargers offense headlined by quarterback Justin Herbert, running back Omarion Hampton and wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

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That has not been the case, though, as L.A. ranks 25th in total offense and 30th in scoring offense so far this season.

Herbert is off to a particularly rough start, as the two-time Pro Bowler is completing just 59.4 percent of his passes for 937 yards with five touchdowns and a league-high seven interceptions.

After matching 12-point losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders to begin the season, the Chargers have lost each of their past three games by one score, and the level of competition has been tough against the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.

On Sunday, the Chargers are going on the road to face the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, so it doesn't figure to get any easier.

The Chargers do have a much-needed bye week on tap after that, but if they come out of it with an 0-6 mark, it is fair to wonder how much longer Hortiz can hold off on making changes, even if they are only personnel related.