The Chargers announced today that Tom Telesco has been hired as the team’s new general manager, replacing A.J. Smith.
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Telesco, who was the vice president of football operations for the Indianapolis Colts, beat out 17-year Chargers employee Jimmy Raye for the job.
San Francisco 49ers director of player personnel Tom Gamble was also reportedly interviewed.
The Chargers planned to introduce Telesco at a 1 p.m. news conference.
Telesco was with the Colts for 15 years, beginning his tenure in Indianapolis as an area scout.
His first duty will be to hire a new head coach.
Norv Turner and Smith were let go on Dec. 31, following a 7-9 season for the Chargers that was marked by a significant drop in attendance.
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