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How Jim Leonhard's Scheme Change Set Greg Rousseau Loose in Bills' Victory

How Jim Leonhard's Scheme Change Set Greg Rousseau Loose in Bills' Victory

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.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 25
Two Bills Playmakers Who Will Define Buffalo's Season

Two Bills Playmakers Who Will Define Buffalo's Season

There are two players who must put forth transcendent seasons if the Buffalo Bills hope to fulfill the sky-high expectations with which they’re entering the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / July 2
Bills' LB Greg Rousseau: Why Important Lengthy Defender Ranks No. 11

Bills' LB Greg Rousseau: Why Important Lengthy Defender Ranks No. 11

The Buffalo Bills' ability to get after opposing quarterbacks will be critical to their success in 2026, and this season, their edge rushers will become stand-up linebackers in base packages in new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's 3-4 scheme.

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