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Jim Leonhard, former NFL safety, will reportedly join the Broncos as their defensive backs coach in 2024 after serving as the defensive coordinator at the University of Wisconsin and working as a defensive analyst for Illinois. Leonhard spent a decade in the NFL, primarily with the Bills and the Jets, before transitioning into coaching.
The Green Bay Packers have parted ways with defensive coordinator Joe Barry, leading to speculation that former Wisconsin Badgers head coach Jim Leonhard could be a potential candidate for the position, after being considered for the role in 2021. Leonhard, currently a senior defensive analyst with the Illinois Fighting Illini, has been in consideration for several defensive coordinator jobs in the NFL and college football over the past two cycles, raising questions about whether he will return to Wisconsin or join the Packers.
Jim Leonhard, former Wisconsin defensive coordinator and interim head coach, has been named the Senior Football Analyst for the Illinois football program. Leonhard brings a wealth of experience and success to the role, having led Wisconsin's defense to impressive rankings in total defense, scoring defense, and pass efficiency defense during his tenure. He also had a successful playing career, earning multiple All-American honors and setting records at Wisconsin. Leonhard's appointment is expected to strengthen Illinois' football program under head coach Bret Bielema.