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Chargers hire Western Michigan's Chris O'Leary as DC
- On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Chargers named Chris O'Leary their defensive coordinator, returning after coaching the team's safeties in 2024 and spending 2025 at Western Michigan.
- With Minter hired by the Baltimore Ravens, Chris O'Leary replaces Jesse Minter, former Chargers defensive coordinator, who left last week to lead the Baltimore Ravens.
- The Chargers led the NFL in scoring defense in 2024, allowing 17.7 points per game after rising to 11th in yards allowed from 2023 under Jesse Minter and Jim Harbaugh.
- The Chargers will face offseason roster decisions with about $80.5 million in salary-cap space, which GM Joe Hortiz said he plans to use, prioritizing re-signing Odafe Oweh amid Khalil Mack's pending decision.
- Having led Western Michigan to a 10-4 record and a MAC title, Chris O'Leary also spent six seasons at Notre Dame coaching Cam Hart, raising questions about replicating Jesse Minter's NFL success.
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Chris O'Leary returns to Chargers as defensive coordinator after helping Western Michigan win MAC
Chris O'Leary has agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive coordinator. He returns for a second stint with the team after working as safeties coach during the 2024 season.
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