Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brandon Staley

How Brandon Staley built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Brandon Staley is an American football coach, currently serving as the defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints. He previously held the head coach position for the Los Angeles Chargers from 2021-2023. Before his stint with the Chargers, Staley served as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2020. His coaching career also includes assistant roles with the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, and Chicago Bears, showcasing a diverse background in various NFL defensive strategies.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: Quarterback for the Flyers

In 2003, Brandon Staley started as quarterback for the University of Dayton Flyers.

2004: Continued as Quarterback for the Flyers

In 2004, Brandon Staley continued his role as quarterback for the University of Dayton Flyers.

2005: Played Football at Mercyhurst College

In 2005, Brandon Staley played on the football team at Mercyhurst College, concluding his playing career.

2006: Graduate Assistant at Northern Illinois

In 2006, Brandon Staley began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois.

2008: Continued as Graduate Assistant at Northern Illinois

In 2008, Brandon Staley continued his role as graduate assistant at Northern Illinois.

2009: Worked at St. Thomas (Minnesota)

In 2009, Brandon Staley worked with defensive linemen and special teams at Division III St. Thomas (Minnesota).

2010: Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator

In 2010, Brandon Staley served as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Hutchinson Community College (Kansas).

2011: Continued as Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator

In 2011, Brandon Staley continued in his role as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Hutchinson Community College (Kansas).

2012: Graduate Assistant at Tennessee

In 2012, Brandon Staley spent the season at Tennessee as a graduate assistant.

2013: Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach at John Carroll University

In 2013, Brandon Staley became the defensive coordinator/secondary coach with John Carroll University (Ohio).

2014: Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach at James Madison University

In 2014, Brandon Staley served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at James Madison University (Virginia).

2015: Continued as Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach at John Carroll University

In 2015, Brandon Staley continued in his role as the defensive coordinator/secondary coach with John Carroll University (Ohio).

2016: Continued as Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach at John Carroll University

In 2016, Brandon Staley continued in his role as the defensive coordinator/secondary coach with John Carroll University (Ohio).

2017: Hired as Outside Linebackers Coach for the Chicago Bears

In 2017, Brandon Staley was hired by the Chicago Bears as their outside linebackers coach.

2017: Defensive Coordinator of the Chattanooga Mocs Announcement

In January of 2017, Brandon Staley was announced as the Defensive Coordinator of the Chattanooga Mocs (Tennessee), but would step away from this role within the same month to pursue NFL opportunities.

January 15, 2019: Hired as Outside Linebackers Coach for the Denver Broncos

On January 15, 2019, Brandon Staley was hired by the Denver Broncos as their outside linebackers coach.

January 16, 2020: Hired as Defensive Coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams

On January 16, 2020, Brandon Staley was hired by the Los Angeles Rams as their defensive coordinator, replacing Wade Phillips.

2020: Defensive Coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams

In 2020, Brandon Staley served as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.

January 17, 2021: Hired as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Chargers

On January 17, 2021, Brandon Staley was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, replacing Anthony Lynn.

September 12, 2021: Head Coaching Debut with the Chargers

On September 12, 2021, Brandon Staley made his head coaching debut, leading the Chargers to a 20–16 road victory against the Washington Football Team.

2021: Head Coach for the Los Angeles Chargers

In 2021, Brandon Staley became the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

2022: Led the Chargers to a 10-7 Record

In the 2022 season, Brandon Staley led the Chargers to a 10–7 record, finishing in second place in the AFC West and securing the #5-seed in the AFC playoffs.