Chargers Defense Under New Coordinator | Los Angeles Chargers News

The Chargers’ defense soared under Jesse Minter, now leading the Ravens, and with Chris O’Leary stepping in as new defensive coordinator, the team’s momentum could continue — or explode. O’Leary, who coached safeties for LA and turned Western Michigan’s scoring defense from worst to ninth in a year, plans to keep Minter’s scheme while adding more blitzes using Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, and rookie Akheem Mesidor. With Derwin James anchoring the secondary and rising linebackers like Daiyan Henley and Marlowe Wax, the Chargers are poised for an aggressive, high-pressure defense that could redefine their identity on the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/54f8929ff02343ed