[6][7][8] In 1990, he followed former Redskin general manager Bobby Beathard to the San Diego Chargers where he worked primarily on administrative duties such as organizing internal departments and negotiating player contracts.

[9] His time with the team oversaw several All-Pro players drafted by him, such as defensive end Julius Peppers, quarterback Cam Newton, and linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis Sr.

[10] In February 2018, he was placed on paid administrative leave as the NFL began an investigation into whether he had violated the league's personal conduct policy.

[11][12][13] He was fired again by the team in December 2020 over differences with newly appointed owner David Tepper and head coach Matt Rhule.

[1] On January 22, 2021, Hurney was hired as the executive vice president of football for player personnel for the Washington Commanders.