Chris O’Leary takes charge: Why the Chargers’ new DC is no ordinary hire

Michael Duarte
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:02:50 -0500

The Los Angeles Chargers hired Chris O’Leary as their new defensive coordinator. Here’s what to know about his rise from Notre Dame to Western Michigan and why Jim Harbaugh trusts him to keep L.A.’s defense elite.