Chargers Interview Chris O'Leary for Defensive Coordinator

The Chargers on Wednesday confirmed they have interviewed Chris O’Leary for their defensive coordinator position.

O’Leary has one season of NFL coaching experience and was most recently the Western Michigan Defensive Coordinator and safeties coach in 2025.

2025 Western Michigan Defensive Coordinator and safeties coach

2024 Los Angeles Chargers safeties coach

2021-23 Notre Dame defensive backs coach (safeties)

2020 Notre Dame graduate assistant

2018-19 Notre Dame defensive analyst

2017 Florida Tech safeties coach

2015-16 Georgia State graduate assistant

2011-14 Indiana State wide receiver

O’Leary played college football and graduated from Indiana State University.

Chargers Interview Chris O’Leary for Defensive Coordinator