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Denver Broncos Hire Doug Belk as New Secondary Coach

2/16/2026

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Doug Belk, the Denver Broncos' new secondary coach, will replace Jim Leonhard in his first NFL role.
He previously served as the defensive backs coach at USC and has coaching stints at Houston and Alabama.
Belk inherits a talented Broncos secondary that includes Pro Bowler Patrick Surtain II.
His hire is the Broncos' external hire this offseason and could influence draft strategy, including USC safeties Kamari Ramsey and Bishop Fitzgerald.

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Story summary

Doug Belk, the Denver Broncos' new secondary coach, will replace Jim Leonhard in his first NFL role.
He previously served as the defensive backs coach at USC and has coaching stints at Houston and Alabama.
Belk inherits a talented Broncos secondary that includes Pro Bowler Patrick Surtain II.
His hire is the Broncos' external hire this offseason and could influence draft strategy, including USC safeties Kamari Ramsey and Bishop Fitzgerald.