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Ex-Vikings Coach Will Be a Part of Jim Harbaugh’s Staff in LA

The Minnesota Vikings nearly hired Jim Harbaugh from the University of Michigan two years ago — they were really, really close — and now a former Vikings coach will (re)join Harbaugh on his new team, the Los Angeles Chargers, in 2024.

Ex-Vikings Coach Will Be a Part of Jim Harbaugh’s Staff in LA

He’s Ryan Ficken, who was employed by the Vikings for 14 years before taking the plunge with Los Angeles last year. Ficken served as the Chargers’ special teams coach in 2023, and even with Harbaugh in the saddle — new head coaches traditionally bring in fresh coaches — Ficken will remain as Los Angeles special teams coordinator.