New Bills coach Brady fills defensive coordinator job by agreeing to hire Leonhard, AP source says
January 31, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to hire Jim Leonhard as their defensive coordinator under new head coach Joe Brady, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Leonhard has yet to sign a contract. ESPN first reported the agreement. The 43-year-old Leonhard spent the past two seasons with the Denver Broncos, including last year as the team’s assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator. He is the second Broncos assistant to join Brady’s staff. Pete Carmichael was hired as Buffalo’s offensive coordinator.