Leonhard is a former Jet with ties to Glenn. He is in his second season with the Broncos, who had one of the best defenses in the NFL this past season, and first as their defensive pass game coordinator/assistant head coach for one of the top defenses in the NFL this season.

The Dallas Cowboys have a type when it comes to hiring a defensive coordinator, but one analyst predicts Jerry Jones will break the mold and hire someone who hasn't been a head coach or defensive coordinator in the NFL.

The Jets completed eight interviews this week for the club's defensive coordinator position. The first round of interviews, which were conducted virtually, were completed with the following candidates: Mathieu Araujo, Ephraim Banda, DeMarcus Covington, Daronte Jones, Jim Leonhard, Wink Martindale, Chris Harris and Jim O'Neil.

Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator/interim coach Jim Leonhard is looking to move up the NFL coaching ladder. Here's where he's interviewing.

The Dallas Cowboys are taking their time with their defensive coordinator hire, and for good reason. Some candidates on their radar are still going through head coaching interviews and one many consider a favorite is still competing in the NFL playoffs—Jim Leonhard from the Denver Broncos.

The New York Jets have interviewed eight candidates for their defensive coordinator position, including Jim Leonhard and Wink Martindale

Jaguars veteran cornerback Jourdan Lewis and safety Eric Murray are paying things forward by having players-only meetings with other defensive backs.

The Arizona football team added to its transfer portal haul on Friday, securing a commitment from an FCS defensive transfer. The Wildcats have signed defensive

Especially if you have Bijan Robinson or Jonathan Taylor in your backfield, but it seems more complementary than a focal point.

All-Sun Belt safety Mario Easterly, who led Old Dominion with 80 tackles as a redshirt junior in a 10-3 season, will return to the Monarchs on a deal that will make him one of the Sun Belt’s highest-paid defensive backs. That’s according to Nilson ...