Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach and 49ers assistant Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, per sources. Saints HC Kellen Moore and Staley worked together with the Chargers, and now will do the same for the Saints.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore is bringing a familiar face with him to New Orleans. According to ESPN.com, Moore is hiring Brandon Staley to serve as his defensive coordinator. Staley, who served as an assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers last season,

New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore is bringing in a familiar face to lead his defense— as well as one who can help the first-time head coach adjust to his new duties. On Friday, the news broke that the Saints were hiring Brandon Staley as the team's new defensive coordinator.

The New Orleans Saints are hiring former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as Kellen Moore’s defensive coordinator:

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore's staff is rounding into form, with Brandon Staley set to be hired as defensive coordinator. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Staley has agreed to a deal with the Saints to run their defense next season.