The Los Angeles Chargers have officially parted ways with general manager Tom Telesco after 11 seasons with the organization. In a surprising move, the Chargers announced the decision on Friday morning, marking the start of a new era for the team.

Telesco was initially hired in 2013 and played a crucial role in shaping the Chargers' roster for over a decade. However, it had become evident during this season that a fresh voice and vision were needed to propel the Chargers to Super Bowl contention.

Owner Dean Spanos and president of football operations John Spanos plan to conduct an extensive search for their next general manager. The team aims to "reimagine" their approach to team building, according to Dean Spanos. This suggests that there will be no predetermined criteria for potential candidates, opening up the search to a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Several notable names have emerged as potential candidates for the Chargers' GM position. One such candidate is Adam Peters, the assistant general manager of the San Francisco 49ers. Peters joined the 49ers in 2017 and has played a significant role in building one of the league's strongest rosters.

Another potential candidate is Ian Cunningham, the assistant general manager of the Chicago Bears. Cunningham has a strong scouting background and has been part of successful organizations like the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles before joining the Bears in 2022.

Mike Borgonzi of the Kansas City Chiefs also presents an intriguing option for the Chargers. Borgonzi has been with the Chiefs for 15 seasons, helping build a perennial championship-contending team in the AFC West.

Other potential candidates include Joe Hortiz of the Baltimore Ravens, Trey Brown of the Cincinnati Bengals, Terrance Gray of the Buffalo Bills, Brandon Brown of the New York Giants, Will McClay of the Dallas Cowboys, Ray Agnew of the Detroit Lions, Catherine Raîche of the Cleveland Browns, JoJo Wooden (interim GM) of the Los Angeles Chargers, Rick Spielman (former GM of Minnesota Vikings), Alec Halaby of the Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Gaine of the Buffalo Bills, John Spytek of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Brandt Tilis of the Kansas City Chiefs.

The decision to fire Telesco comes on the heels of the Chargers also parting ways with head coach Brandon Staley. With both the general manager and head coaching positions open, the Chargers are poised for a significant shake-up in their leadership.

As the Chargers embark on their search for a new general manager, they will be looking for an individual who can strategically guide the team and build a roster capable of contending for a Super Bowl. The future of the franchise hangs in the balance as the Chargers aim to make a bold statement with their new hires.

It remains to be seen who will take the reins as the Chargers' next general manager, but one thing is for certain: change is in the air in Los Angeles, and the team is determined to find the right person to lead them into a successful new era.