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When the Buffalo Bills hired Jim Leonhard as their new defensive coordinator, it meant a big change for sixth-year defensive end Greg Rousseau. The former second-round pick spent his entire career playing on the defensive line with his hand in the dirt, but was moved to outside linebacker in Leonhard's scheme, which has a basis in the 3-4.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

Jim Leonhard Makes Important Logistical Decision for Bills' Season Opener in Houston

Being on the field during a game just feels right for a 10-year NFL veteran. That's why former safety Jim Leonhard's decision does not come as a surprise.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 12

Bills' Jim Leonhard Relying on Rugged Captain Heading into Houston

Both on offense and defense, the Buffalo Bills have plenty of new faces in the locker room heading into the 2026 regular season. And, that isn’t just limited to the players on the roster.

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Author Explains Jim Leonhard's Coaching Acumen Was Obvious 15 Years before Bills' Job

The Buffalo Bills have made many sweeping changes since the firing of longtime head coach Sean McDermott back in January. While former offensive coordinator

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 7

Three Bold Predictions for Bills' Season With Joe Brady, Josh Allen and Jim Leonhard

The Buffalo Bills head into the September 13 regular season opener with a first-year head coach at the helm and a new defense in place. While Joe Brady moves from offensive coordinator to head coach, and Jim Leonhard takes over as defensive coordinator, expectations remain sky high for the Bills mainly due to franchise quarterback Josh Allen.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 27

Jim Leonhard's Changes May Ultimately Save Bills' 2024 Draft Pick from Chopping Block

The Buffalo Bills used a 2024 fifth-round draft pick on an undersized, highly-productive edge rusher from Troy. In 2023, the 6-foot-1 Javon Solomon led all NCAA Division I FBS players by making 16.0 sacks.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 25

Bills' Defensive Coordinator Jim Leonhard Expresses Concern With Buffalo's Secondary

If you're a Buffalo Bills fan who has a concern about the secondary going into the 2026 season, just know you are not alone because even defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is worried.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25

Bills may be preparing to make a painful Damar Hamlin decision

Damar Hamlin is back in a familiar position with Buffalo. He is competing for a job, and the Bills do not have enough room to keep everybody.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 18

Jim Leonhard Turning Bills' Forgotten Ohio State Cornerback Into 'Chess Piece'

He had beoome omewhat of a forgotten man in the Buffalo Bills' stable of cornerbacks. Making two significant additions to the position group this past offseason, the Bills signed free agent Dee Alford to man the slot and used a second-round draft pick on Ohio State's Davison Igbinosun to compete with Maxwell Hairston on the outside.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / August 13

A Pro Football Hall of Famer says he wants to join the Buffalo Bills’ coaching staff

Could a Pro Football Hall of Famer be joining the Buffalo Bills’ coaching staff in the not-too-distant future? A Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent most of his career tormenting the Buffalo Bills would now like to be part of the franchise.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 12

Jim Leonhard Exposes Two Sean McDermott Shortcomings That Cost Bills' Defense Dearly

Although he didn't know not at the time, Buffalo Bills' first-year defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard was a firsthand witness to Sean McDermott's final playoff stinker.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 12

One Undrafted Rookie Pushing for Bills' Roster Spot Following Jim Leonhard's Path

Buffalo Bills’ undrafted rookie defensive back Kani Walker was a rather unknown commodity heading into this summer’s training camp. But, the 6-foot-2,

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Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / August 11

New Bills assistant coach says the quiet part out loud about Buffalo’s problems under the previous coaching staff

New Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator didn’t shy away from talking about one of the team’s biggest issues from last season. Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard wasn’t in Buffalo last season — he was the assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos — but he didn’t shy away on Tuesday from addressing the team’s biggest defensive issue in 2025.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 8

Jim Leonhard Making Josh Allen's Life Difficult Daily at Bills' Training Camp

The Buffalo Bills have a five-time NFL MVP finalist as their starting quarterback, but even Josh Allen has been overshadowed a bit this summer. While first-year

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Stephen A. Smith questions Bills’ Super Bowl odds with blunt verdict

The Buffalo Bills are once again considered one of the NFL’s leading Super Bowl contenders. Stephen A. Smith has already seen enough.

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Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Why Jim Leonhard is the perfect man to maximize Bills’ defense, per analyst

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Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / April 15

Bills roster shakeup offers hint at what defense will look like under Jim Leonhard as new direction becomes clearer

The Buffalo Bills are making a change to the roster to accommodate defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard’s new scheme. As was expected, Greg Rousseau is switching from defensive end to outside linebacker as general manager Brandon Beane shared with The Athletic.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / February 1

Jim Leonhard lands his first NFL defensive coordinator job

Leonhard has been an assistant with the Denver Broncos for the last two seasons, and he has now landed his most prominent NFL job to date.

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Former Wisconsin DC expected to join Broncos staff

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