Story byMatt Urben, Falcons WireThu, January 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM UTC·1 min readThe Atlanta Falcons have completed an eighth interview for their head coaching vacancy, meeting with Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter on Thursday afternoon. Minter has spent the last two years as the Chargers defensive coordinator. In 2025, the Chargers allowed the ninth-fewest points in the NFL (20 points per game), and finished in the top 10 in both rushing and passing defense. Minter has a wealth of experience since starting his coaching career in 2006.