Overview
- NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports Spence will take over the Chargers’ inside linebackers job, filling the vacancy created when NaVorro Bowman stepped away for family reasons.
- This is Spence’s first NFL coaching role after a playing career with the Steelers, Titans and Colts following his 2012 third‑round selection by Pittsburgh.
- Spence spent the past three seasons at Western Michigan, where he most recently coached the pass rush and worked the Senior Bowl.
- Under Spence’s guidance, Western Michigan edge Nadame Tucker led the nation in sacks and tackles for loss in 2025.
- Spence is expected to work under new defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary on Jim Harbaugh’s staff, with the Chargers also adding former Steelers OLBs coach Denzel Martin as an assistant OLBs coach, per reports.