He was officially named the Chargers' offensive coordinator on January 27, 2007, replacing former coordinator Cam Cameron who was hired as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. On January 10, 2012, Shelmon announced his retirement from football.
On January 27, 2007, Mike Shelton took over as the Chargers' offensive leader, succeeding Cam Cameron, who had been appointed head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Two years later, on January 10, 2012, Shelton decided to step away from professional football.