The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t make the most high-profile hire of the cycle this offseason when they brought on Chris O’Leary as defensive coordinator. That’s especially the case compared to the name recognition of the man who just left, Jesse Minter.
This upcoming NFL offseason is an extremely important one for the Los Angeles Chargers. This is a team that has always struggled in the playoffs, but GM Joe Hortiz and HC Jim Harbaugh have done a great job of getting this team in a position to compete.
The Los Angeles Chargers have had a fantastic start to the offseason if they’re landing on “best coaching hire” lists already. Going into the offseason, one would have thought that might be impossible for Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers.
The Los Angeles Chargers are entering a pivotal offseason, one that needs to be able to get them over the hump in the AFC. Despite consecutive 11-win seasons, the Bolts failed to get past the Wild Card round in 2024 and 2025.
The Los Angeles Chargers offseason is off and running. The franchise had to replace both coordinators and brought in former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator and replaced Jesse Minter with one of his proteges in welcoming back Chris O'Leary as defensive coordinator.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are firmly entrenched in the 2026 offseason. Not surprisingly, there have already been changes to Jim Harbaugh’s team. Successful defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is now the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, and former safeties coach Chris O’Leary is back with the organization and will be Harbaugh’s new DC in 2026.
Now that the Los Angeles Chargers have a new offensive coordinator in Mike McDaniel, they'll need to add players to fit the scheme. It could come with making tough decisions, such as not re-signing franchise legend Keenan Allen.
The Los Angeles Chargers and their offensive line that was on display all of the 2025 season has been a major talking point all year. With national media finally recognizing how poor the line play was, it is seemingly the mission to fix the unit to create an environment that is more conducive for success.
The Los Angeles Chargers got some good news this week on the coaching staff front when Jesse Minter and the Baltimore Ravens decided to go a certain direction with a big hire. Minter, the former defensive coordinator for Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers, felt like a serious threat to steal coaches.
The Los Angeles Chargers are in full offseason mode. They have replaced both of their coordinators and have a massive amount of work to do to fill out their roster.
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There will be a new face on the defensive side of the ball for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2026. Former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is now the current head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
The Los Angeles Chargers traded for Odafe Oweh midway through the 2025 season, and he immediately became a key part of the defense. Entering the season on the heels of a 10-sack campaign, the former first-round pick struggled to do much of anything with the Baltimore Ravens.
Under the direction of Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz, the Los Angeles Chargers have enjoyed repeated rookie breakouts over the last two seasons. It’s not exclusive to early-round picks, either.
The Los Angeles Chargers arguably landed the biggest fish on the market as their new offensive coordinator by hiring former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.
The Los Angeles Chargers spent big to sign Mekhi Becton last year, but the team could cut him after just one underwhelming season. A former first-round pick, Becton entered the league as a tackle but found success at guard with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jim Harbaugh is adding a familiar name back to his coaching staff. The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Wednesday that they are hiring Chris O’Leary as their new defensive coordinator.
The Chargers are starting to fill out Mike McDaniel‘s offensive staff, starting with his offensive line coach. Butch Barry, who spent the last three years as the Dolphins’ offensive line coach, will take up the same position in Los Angeles, per NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe.
Almost a week after it was reported that the Los Angeles Chargers were planning on hiring McDaniel to be their next offensive coordinator, the team has made it official.
Teair Tart will be staying in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future. The veteran defensive tackle agreed to an extension on Monday, ESPN’s Kris Rhim reports.