Erik Chinander has officially been named Oregon’s new outside linebackers coach today.

Previous Oregon linebacker coach was Don Pellum, who was named the Ducks’ new defensive coordinator after Nick Aliotti’s retirement. Pellum will still coach inside linebackers.

Chinander, an Iowa native, was as assistant defensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2013 season and was an intern and graduate assistant for Oregon under former head coach Chip Kelly. While with Oregon, Chinander helped with the Ducks’ defensive line, concentrating on the “drop-end” position.

“I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and am excited to return to a program with a history and potential for further greatness as the University of Oregon,” Chinander stated in the press release for the University of Oregon. “I’m anxious to contribute to the momentum that Coach Helfrich has provided in his short time as head coach and am looking forward to working with a defensive staff that is among the best in the country.”

Prior to his time at Oregon, the 34-year-old coach worked at Northern Iowa coaching fullbacks and tight ends from 2004-09. He also assisted the offensive line.

Chinander coached some standout Oregon players like Kenny Rowe, Brandon Bair and Dion Jordan, who all three are now on current NFL rosters.

“Erik is a proven coach and recruiter who also offers an injection of youth and enthusiasm into our defense,” Helfrich said in the press release. “He brings with him a familiarity of what we want to do, yet his experience at a number of different levels will provide us with a fresh perspective.”

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