Sources: Eagles have been in contact with former Chargers HC Brandon Staley for defensive role

As the Eagles continue to rebuild their staff, an interesting name has come across our desk here at The Liberty Line.

Philadelphia has reportedly been in contact with former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley for a potential role on their defensive staff, a league source confirms to TLL.

The #Eagles have shown interest in former #Chargers HC Brandon Staley as a potential addition to their defensive staff, source tells @LibertyLinePHL.

We’ll see if anything truly materializes, but there’s been some contact. pic.twitter.com/ESy5Zsge7A

— Jake Rabadi (@BirdsCountry) February 8, 2024

Staley, 41, worked under new Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio for three years as an outside linebackers coach in Denver and Chicago.

To put it lightly, the 2023 season was a disaster for the Chargers with Staley in charge, but he still garnered interest for available DC jobs following his firing.

As the Rams’ defensive coordinator in 2020, Staley’s unit ranked first in total yards allowed (292.9), second in points allowed (19.3), and second in sacks (53). The Eagles have already filled their inside linebacker coaching position; Staley’s familiarity with Fangio could be a fit for the OLB vacancy.

Rumors of Staley having a ‘divided locker room’ may play a factor, however. The Eagles will have to exercise due diligence to ensure Staley aligns with their culture.

🎥 Aaron Donald on playing under Brandon Staley in 2020: “It’s been great, I feel like we were playing a lot of consistent football in this defense, he’s putting us in a lot of great positions… it’s a fun defense to be a part of.” #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/8tEdmKSp6L

— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) January 27, 2024

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