Overview
- On3’s Pete Nakos reported that Olsen chose to remain at LSU after multiple outlets indicated he was set to join the Washington Commanders.
- Matt Zenitz reported that Olsen initially accepted an NFL job before Kiffin worked to keep him in Baton Rouge.
- The decision maintains continuity on LSU’s defensive staff under coordinator Blake Baker, a longtime colleague of Olsen who brought him back in early 2024.
- Olsen’s group produced one of the SEC’s top safeties units in 2025, with AJ Haulcy heading to the NFL and returners TaMarcus Cooley and DaShawn Spears joined by transfers Ty Benefield and Faheem Delane.
- Washington must adjust its staff plans, as Olsen’s potential role there was not specified and the Commanders already have Tommy Donatell as safeties coach.