Los Angeles Chargers

REPORT: Chargers to hire Goerge Stewart to head up special teams unit

Updated Mar. 5, 2020 12:04 a.m. ET

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According to a report from ESPN’s Eric D. Williams via the Sporting News, the Los Angeles Chargers will hire George Stewart as the team’s new special teams coordinator.

Stewart’s NFL career dates back to Chuck Noll’s Pittsburgh Steelers teams, where he served as special teams coordinator. However, for the last several years, he’s worked as a wide receivers coach, mist recently for the Minnesota Vikings.

During his career, he’s coached receivers like Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens, to name a few. It was during his time in San Francisco where he crossed paths with Anthony Lynn and that led to Lynn making the hire.

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It’s an interesting move for a Chargers team that has been among the worst special teams units in the NFL over the last handful of years.

Lynn has just about completed his coaching staff. Here is a look at how the current staff shakes out.

Head Coach- Anthony Lynn

Offensive Coordinator- Ken Whisenhunt

Defensive Coordinator- Gus Bradley

Special Teams Coordinator- George Stewart

Quarterbacks Coach- Shane Steichen

Running Backs Coach- Alfredo Roberts

Wide Receivers Coach- Nick Sirianni

Tight Ends Coach- John McNulty

Offensive Line Coach- Pat Meyer