SAN DIEGO -- New head coach Anthony Lynn ultimately retained nine coaches from departed head coach Mike McCoy’s staff from the Los Angeles Chargers' 2016 season.
The latest hire by Lynn was adding former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Richard Smith as his linebackers coach.
Lynn also confirmed earlier reports that John Lott will serve as his strength coach and started work at Chargers Park on Monday. The Chargers also will add an assistant strength coach to work with Lott.