The Los Angeles Chargers are actively seeking a new defensive coordinator following Jesse Minter's decision to join the Baltimore Ravens as their head coach. Minter, who had successfully led the Chargers' defense for two seasons, ranked seventh in defensive EPA per play and helped elevate key players like Derwin James Jr., Daiyan Henley, and Tuli Tuipulotu. The team has confirmed an interview with Chris O'Leary, currently the Western Michigan defensive coordinator and safeties coach, who previously served as the Chargers' safeties coach in 2024. O'Leary has a diverse coaching background, including experience at Notre Dame, Georgia State, and Indiana State as a player. The Chargers are considering a variety of internal and external candidates, including Steve Clinkscale, Mike Elston, Jim Leonhard, Wink Martindale, and others, to fill the role. The search is part of a broader coaching overhaul, with the Chargers also expected to hire former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. The team aims to maintain continuity with a scheme rooted in the Ravens' defensive system, which has been widely adopted across the league.