Chargers Request To Interview Teryl Austin
- Updated: January 5, 2017
According to Ian Rapoprt of NFL.com, the San Diego Chargers have requested to interview Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin for their head coaching vacancy.
The #Rams and #Chargers have requested permission to interview #Lions DC Teryl Austin, source said. Will happen at the end of this week.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2017
Micheal Gehlken of the San Diego Union Tribune also reported the news.
Chargers requested permission to interview Lions DC Teryl Austin, source confirms. As @RapSheet reported. 4 names known. Three DCs. One ST.
— Michael Gehlken (@sdutGehlken) January 3, 2017
Ben Higgins of news 10 shared a list of the candidates the Chargers are currently looking at.
The list of Chargers coaching candidates so far:
Matt Patricia
Vance Joseph
Dave Toub
Teryl Austin
Sean McDermott
Mike Smith— Ben Higgins (@BenHigginsSD) January 4, 2017
Austin has an extensive coaching background at the college and professional levels. He has spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, and Lions throughout his professional career.
As more information surfaces on the Chargers and their head coaching search we will keep you up to date.
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