Brandon Staley

Defensive Coordinator, New Orleans Saints (NO).

Quick Facts

• Role: Defensive Coordinator
• Team: New Orleans Saints (NO)
• NFL experience: Not listed
• Reports to: Kellen Moore (Head Coach)
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

Brandon Staley is in his second season as defensive coordinator for the Saints in 2026. A 20-year coaching veteran, including the last nine in the NFL and three seasons as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, Staley oversaw a Saints unit that made great strides in his first season with New Orleans.

Scheme & Fantasy Angle

In 2025, New Orleans finished ninth in opponent net yards per game (299.8), fourth in opponent net passing yards (179.2), fifth in forced fumbles (11) and sixth in opponent rushing yards per play (3.97), and did not allow a 300-yard passer. The unit was especially stout on third down (third in opponent conversion rate, 34.3%) and ranked among the league's top-12 in EPA against both run and pass — including second against the rush.