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Chargers fire special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II

After the Chargers failed to make the playoffs despite having as much top-end talent as anybody in the NFL, it wasn’t going to come as a surprise to see some heads potentially roll in the aftermath.

Well, the first domino has fallen in the team’s journey to improving ahead of 2022.

On Friday morning, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported the news that the Chargers have fired special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II after just one season in Los Angeles.

From the very beginning, Swinton was one of the most-energetic and relatable coaches on the staff for the Chargers.