Shane Steichen was given the position when the Chargers decided to part ways with Whisenhunt following a Week 8 victory over the Chicago Bears. The team’s offense had been stagnant for several weeks and head coach Anthony Lynn felt like it was the right time to make a move.
Steichen will take over play-calling duties for a 3-5 team still hoping it can find its way into the playoffs. But who exactly is the relatively-unknown Steichen? Here’s a look at his career resume:
A California native, Steichen is 34 years old and was born in Sacramento.