Cottrell to Chargers?

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that former Vikings defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell is a likely candidate to be the Chargers' next defensive coordinator, replacing Wade Phillips, who left to become head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

The Chargers also are looking for a head coach following Monday night's firing of Marty Schottenheimer.

Cottrell served as Vikings defensive coordinator from 2004-05 and spent last season working in the league office.

--Don Seeholzer