Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Bills hire Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator
The Buffalo Bills have hired Jim Leonhard as their new defensive coordinator.
Jim is 43 years old and was previously with the Denver Broncos.
The team's new head coach, Joe Brady, thinks Jim is very smart and a great communicator.
Jim will be in charge of the defense, which is important because the Bills want to improve their defensive performance.
The Bills also hired Jeff Rodgers as their special teams coordinator.
Jeff has a lot of experience coaching special teams in the NFL.
Both hires are meant to help the Bills improve and have a successful season.
Jim Leonhard hired as defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills under new head coach Joe Brady.
Leonhard previously served as assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos.
Joe Brady praises Leonhard's vision, intelligence, and communication skills.
Jeff Rodgers hired as special teams coordinator, bringing 22 seasons of NFL special teams coaching experience.
Leonhard's hiring fills a key vacancy as the Bills move forward under new leadership.
- Who
- Jim Leonhard and Jeff Rodgers
- What
- Hired as defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator respectively
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Buffalo Bills
- Why
- To fill key vacancies under new head coach Joe Brady
- New Defensive Coordinator
- Jim Leonhard
- Age
- 43
- Previous Team
- Denver Broncos
- Previous Role
- Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
- New Head Coach
- Joe Brady
- Special Teams Coordinator
- Jeff Rodgers
- Rodgers' Previous Team
- Arizona Cardinals
- Rodgers' Experience
- 22 seasons in NFL special teams coaching