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Jim Leonhard Emerges as Top Candidate for Bills' DC

1/27/2026

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Jim Leonhard, the former Wisconsin Badgers coach, is a leading candidate for the Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator position after missing out on the Green Bay Packers job.
Leonhard began his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills.
He has six seasons of experience as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator.
He has served as the Denver Broncos' defensive backs coach.
With the Denver Broncos eliminated from the playoffs, some Wisconsin fans hope he returns as head coach, but his NFL prospects could make that unlikely.

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Jim Leonhard, the former Wisconsin Badgers coach, is a leading candidate for the Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator position after missing out on the Green Bay Packers job.
Leonhard began his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills.
He has six seasons of experience as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator.
He has served as the Denver Broncos' defensive backs coach.
With the Denver Broncos eliminated from the playoffs, some Wisconsin fans hope he returns as head coach, but his NFL prospects could make that unlikely.