Chargers, Lions hire head coaches
Brandon Staley won’t have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity.
Staley agreed to become the Chargers head coach Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams.
The 38-year old Staley was in demand with interviews also scheduled with the Texans and Eagles. He also had an interview with the Jets before they hired Robert Saleh last week.
Staley replaces Anthony Lynn, who was fired Jan. 4 after going 7-9 this season. Lynn had a 33-31 mark in four seasons and led the Chargers to the divisional round of the playoffs in 2018.
In other head coaching news, the Lions reportedly will hire Dan Campbell.
The 44-year-old has been with the Saints the last five seasons, most recently serving as associate head coach and tight ends coach.
Campbell previously was with the Dolphins. For 12 games in 2015, he went 5-7 as interim head coach after the team fired head coach Joe Philbin.
The NFL will not allow in-person workouts for the scouting combine due to health and safety precautions because of COVID-19. The league informed teams Monday that any workouts will take place on the individual pro days on college campuses. Interviews of prospects and psychological testing and assessments will be done virtually. ... The 49ers promoted LBs coach DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator and run game coordinator Mike McDaniel to offensive coordinator to fill openings on the staff after Robert Saleh left to take over as head coach for the Jets.
Baseball: The Padres agreed to acquire RHP Joe Musgrove from the Pirates for multiple prospects, ESPN reported. Musgrove, 28, was 1-5 with a 3.86 ERA last season.
College basketball: St. John’s came from behind to upset No. 23 UConn 74-70. The visiting Red Storm (8-7, 3-6 Big East) trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half.
College football: As expected, Ohio State QB Justin Fields announced that he will enter the NFL draft. Fields was Heisman Trophy finalist in 2019.
NBA: The Wizards’ road game against the Hornets scheduled for Wednesday was called off due to COVID-19 issues. It was the league’s 14th postponement since Jan. 10. The Wizards have had a leaguehigh five consecutive games pushed back.