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Chris O'Leary meets with the media during his introductory press conference as the Chargers' defensive coordinator. O'Leary shares his impressions of Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and how he carried elements of Harbaugh's philosophy to Western Michigan University. He discusses bringing that same energy back to Los Angeles, developing Derwin James to the next level, the confidence that helped him embrace this role, his commitment to treating players and coaches with respect, and the excitement he felt from players reaching out after he accepted the position, and more.

The LA Chargers have agreed to terms with Chris O'Leary as the team's defensive coordinator. Take a look back at some of O'Leary's best moments mic'd up during a Chargers training camp practice in 2024 while serving as the Bolts' safeties coach.

He returns after a year serving as Western Michigan's defensive coordinator to reunite with Pro Bowlers like Derwin James and young talent like Tarheeb Still. With high energy from start to finish, get a glimpse of who the new Chargers DC is and how he will partner with Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh for the 2026 NFL season.