COACH PROFILE
Jim Leonhard
Defensive Coordinator, Buffalo Bills (2026)
Wisconsin
Ladysmith, WI
Jim Leonhard has coached in the NFL since 2024, spanning 3 seasons with 2 organizations. His roles included Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach, and Defensive Backs. He worked under Joe Brady and Sean Payton.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Buffalo Bills
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Defensive Coordinator under Joe Brady |
| 2025 |
Denver Broncos
|
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Assistant Head Coach under Sean Payton |
| 2024 |
Denver Broncos
|
Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Defensive Backs under Sean Payton |
Worked Under (2)
| Coach | Team | Years |
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Buffalo Bills
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1 |
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Denver Broncos
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2 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.