Chargers hire Chris O’Leary as their new defensive coordinator

The Chargers turned to a familiar face to fill a glaring void after defensive coordinator Jesse Minter departed last week to become the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. The Chargers named Chris O’Leary, their former safeties coach, as Minter’s replacement on Wednesday night. O’Leary spent the 2024 season with the Chargers, Minter’s first season with the team after Jim Harbaugh hired them. O’Leary and Minter led the Chargers’ defense to an NFL-low average of 17.7 points allowed...