Story byGavino Borquez, Chargers WireFri, January 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM UTC·1 min readChargers linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman is stepping away from coaching to prioritize family, general manager Joe Hortiz announced during the end-of-season press conference on Thursday. Bowman, who joined the staff ahead of the 2025 season after reuniting with head coach Jim Harbaugh from their 49ers days, helped mentor a linebacker group featuring Daiyan Henley, Denzel Perryman, Troy Dye, Del'Shawn Phillips and Marlowe Wax. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe move to stop coaching is driven by his desire to support his son, NaVorro Bowman Jr., a rising four-star junior guard at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, CA. The highly sought-after prospect has received offers from top colleges such as UCLA, USC, Villanova, Cal, TCU, and Penn State."His son is an elite hooper, and he wants to be a dad," Hortiz said. The departure adds to the Chargers' staff turnover, following the firings of offensive coordinator Greg Roman and offensive line coach Mike Devlin, and the uncertainty around defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who could potentially leave for a head coaching position. This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: NaVorro Bowman exits coaching to support son's hoop dreams.