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Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 5
Chargers rewind the clock back to the Brandon Staley era with Week 5 stinker
For the second week in a row, the LA Chargers dropped a winnable game against an NFC East foe. Somehow, some way, the Chargers managed to put together an even uglier game in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders than they did in Week 4 against the New York Giants.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / September 14
Chargers fans watched Brandon Staley's stock plummet even further in Week 2
LA Chargers fans still haven't enjoyed any Sunday football two weeks into the 2025 NFL season. With the Bolts playing in primetime for the second week in a row, fans had the chance to sit back and watch the league's storylines unfold on Sunday afternoon; one of those storylines involved former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley.
Saints player already says what Chargers fans used to say about Brandon Staley
The LA Chargers went from having one of the worst defenses in the sport under Brandon Staley to having the No. 1 scoring defense under Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter.
The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL's yearly leaders in passer rating in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?
Saints quietly duck the Chargers to save Brandon Staley from embarrassment
Despite being from the other LA, the New Orleans Saints have often held joint practices in Southern California with the LA Chargers during the preseason.
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28
2025 New Orleans Saints projected win total, prediction
The New Orleans Saints have undergone massive changes this offseason, most notably at head coach and quarterback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 11
Three burning questions for 2025 Saints
It's a time of fresh beginnings for the Saints.
NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 5
Former Chargers draft pick follows Brandon Staley to Saints in free agency
The Los Angeles Chargers are two years removed from the Brandon Staley era. After a 24-24 start to his head coaching career, the Chargers moved on from Staley after Week 15 in the 2023 season.
NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 27
Saints Could Sign Cardinals Projected $10.4 Million EDGE: 'Worth Bringing In'
The New Orleans Saints are likely still looking to add reinforcements to their defense in free agency. New defensive coordinator Brandon Staley will naturally desire players who can come in and add to the system he’s implementing in New Orleans, which might make a certain Arizona Cardinals player a good fit.
NFL News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 26
Saints Might Sign Former Eagles Linebacker, Reuniting Him With Brandon Staley
The first wave of free agency has come and gone, but there are still valuable players available for the New Orleans Saints’ taking. As the Saints’ new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley continues to fill out his defense, you have to think he’s monitoring any of his former players that are floating around in free agency.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 10
Chargers Sign Former LSU Tigers Star CB in Free Agency
The improvement that the Los Angeles Chargers made on defense may have been the story of their season last year. After being a bottom five defense under former head coach Brandon Staley in 2023, the unit climbed up to respectability, finishing in the upper half of the league in total defense.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
New Orleans Saints News / Field Level Media / February 21
Reports: Saints to tab Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator
The New Orleans Saints are hiring Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Staley, 42, joins new head coach Kellen Moore's staff after spending two-plus seasons (2021-23) as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 22
Saints hire disgraced former Chargers HC as defensive coordinator
The Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their next defensive coordinator.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / February 21
Saints hiring 49ers assistant head coach Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator
Multiple reports confirm that the New Orleans Saints are hiring San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Brandon Staley as their new defensive coordinator under head coach Kellen Moore.
New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 21
Saints Hiring Brandon Staley As Defensive Coordinator
According to Ian Rapoport, the Saints are hiring former Chargers HC and 49ers assistant HC Brandon Staley as their next defensive coordinator. Staley
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 16
Saints Interviewing Brandon Staley & Christian Parker For DC Job Today
According to Albert Breer, the Saints are interviewing 49ers assistant HC Brandon Staley and Eagles DB coach Christian Parker for their defensive coordinator
New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12
Report: Kellen Moore could hire ex-NFL head coach as Saints DC
A notable former NFL head coach is reportedly a candidate to become the new defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8
Report: Brandon Staley could land one NFL defensive coordinator job
Brandon Staley may be going from the NFC West to the NFC South. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported on Saturday that the former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Staley is a candidate to become defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints if the Saints hire Kellen Moore as their new head coach.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 25
Insider: Brandon Staley unlikely to return to the 49ers
Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley was considered for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator role last year but ultimately lost out to Nick Sorensen.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 8
49ers To Interview Brandon Staley For DC But Likely To Hire External Option
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan mentioned the team making changes at defensive coordinator and said that Brandon Staley could be considered as an internal option.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 2, 2024
Will Brandon Staley Undermine 49ers DC Nick Sorensen?
Hiring Brandon Staley as an assistant coach is a good idea in theory. He's supposed to be a shadow coach. Which means he probably won't talk to the media or interact much with the players.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2, 2024
49ers adding former Chargers head coach to staff
The 49ers will stay in-house to fill their vacant defensive coordinator position but will outsource at least one other pivotal role.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2024
Chiefs DBs coach ripped 49ers offense before interviewing for their DC job
Things are a bit awkward in San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / February 26, 2024
49ers complete DC interviews with notable candidates
In the wake of the team’s Super Bowl loss, 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was dismissed. That has created the lone coordinator vacancy remaining in the NFL’s coaching cycle, but the process of filling it is underway.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 23, 2024
New DC Jesse Minter Will Use an Element of Brandon Staley's Defense
The Los Angeles Chargers defense in 2023 was beyond atrocious. The Bolts couldn't do anything right on that side of the ball, and their game against the
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15, 2024
Could 49ers target former head coach for DC role?
The 49ers are hunting for a new defensive coordinator, and rumors are circulating that one former NFL head coach could be in line for the role.
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