BOULDER — When Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders addressed his team on the first day of training camp, he introduced a new and important voice in the quarterback room: former NFL signal-caller and Super Bowl-winning coach Byron Leftwich.
When Deion Sanders introduced Byron Leftwich to his Colorado Buffaloes team this week, it felt like a major win. “This guy knows what he’s doing,” Sanders told his players.
Byron Leftwich’s arrival at Colorado could be a game-changer for freshman quarterback Julian Lewis. With Shedeur Sanders off to the NFL and the Buffaloes entering a new era, the Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator brings elite experience and a quarterback’s mindset.
There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?
Deion Sanders is not done reshaping the Colorado Buffaloes.
Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.
Who’s next, David Garrard? Other Jacksonville Players? Look, apparently I’ve been out of the NFL game too long. I remember Byron Leftwich the Jacksonville quarterback.
Byron Leftwich was a successful offensive coordinator for four seasons in Tampa, which provided him with opportunities to interview for multiple head coaching jobs.
Two days after teasing "huge moves" would be coming to his coaching staff, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders has hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich.
According to Jordan Schultz, former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich is set to join the University of Colorado’s coaching staff under Deion Sanders. The last we heard in January, Leftwish was still looking to return to coaching in the NFL after having two interviews this offseason.
Byron Leftwich was noticed at Colorado's practice after Deion Sanders said 'big moves' would be coming for his staff. While nothing is official, the potential of the former QB turned NFL offensive coordinator joining Coach Prime in Boulder has everyone buzzing.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Deion Sanders may have just added another NFL name to his Colorado Buffaloes coaching staff. In a recent Reach the People Media video by Deion Sanders Jr.
Former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich is still looking to return to coaching in the NFL and has had two interviews so far this offseason. He interviewed for the Patriots head coaching job before they hired Mike Vrabel and has also interviewed for the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator position.
You look at basically any mock draft this cycle and you will see the Green Bay Packers taking a defensive player—be it a cornerback, edge defender, or even a defensive tackle.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found success with former NFL quarterback turned play-caller Byron Leftwich during his stint with the team. He was the team’s offensive coordinator when they won Super Bowl LV, with Tom Brady leading the team.
Shortly after news broke that the Seattle Seahawks had scheduled Minnesota Vikings assistant Grant Udinski for a second interview to discuss their offensive coordinator vacancy on Friday, an unexpected candidate emerged from the woodwork.
Two weeks after firing first-year offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, the Seattle Seahawks are already interviewing preliminary candidates. The search continued with an interview with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant Byron Leftwich, who was recently involved with the New England Patriots’ head coaching hiring process.
The Seahawks continue to move forward in their search for an offensive coordinator.
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that the Seattle Seahawks recently interviewed former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich for their vacant offensive coordinator position.
Former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich looks to be attempting to get back into coaching. Leftwich is in the running for the New England Patriots’ head coaching position, with an interview taking place on Tuesday, according to Mike Jones of The Athletic.
The New England Patriots are interviewing Byron Leftwich for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, The Athletic reported. The Patriots fired Jerod Mayo on Sunday after compiling a 4-13 record in his first season in Foxborough.
Another name has surfaced in New England's search for a new head coach.
With the 2024 season coming to a close in the matter of a few short days, it is very possible the Jacksonville Jaguars are entering the final week of the Doug Pederson era.
Mike Jones of The Athletic reports former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich is looking to return to coaching in the NFL. Leftwich was fired in January 2023 after receiving head coaching interviews during the 2021 cycle.
Originally appeared at Steelers Now: Report: Steelers Rule Out Byron Leftwich as OC Candidate The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator search is underway, and even though no interviews have been done just yet by the team, Mike Tomlin and the team are already pegging the correct way to go about the hire.
After Matt Canada spent Monday preparing for the Steelers’ Week 12 game against the Bengals, Mike Tomlin informed him Tuesday morning he would not finish out his third season as offensive coordinator.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are now 3-2 (2-0 in the AFC North) and have the division lead following their 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5, but their offense continued to struggle. Could help be on the way to Pittsburgh?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer has come to the defense of former offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich after he was unceremoniously shown the door in January.
The Bucs struggled offensively this season and fired Leftwich from his offensive coordinator position. Here's why teams in need of an OC shouldn't let this season deter them from hiring Leftwich.
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