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Broncos | Jim Leonhard joins coaching staff Wed Feb 14, 04:58 PM
Illinois senior football analyst Jim Leonhard has been hired by the Denver Broncos as their new defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator.
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Broncos | Denver hiring Jim Leonhard? Mon Feb 12, 02:33 AM
The Denver Broncos are expected to hire former University of Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard as their secondary coach, per ESPN's Dan Graziano.
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Eagles | Jim Leonhard interviews with Eagles Mon Feb 20, 11:37 AM
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard interviewed with the Philadelphia Eagles for their defensive coordinator post Monday, Feb. 20.
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Packers | Two emerge as frontrunners for DC job in GB Fri Feb 5, 08:02 PM
University of Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard will reportedly be hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers if he wants the job, according to sources via Tom Silverstein of Packers News. However, other sources believe Los Angeles Rams safeties coach Ejiro Evero is still 'firmly in the hunt' as well.
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Packers | GB to interview several Wed Feb 3, 09:53 AM
New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen, Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, Cleveland Browns defensive line coach Chris Kiffin, Philadelphia Eagles defensive line coach Matt Burke and Green Bay Packers defensive backs coach Jerry Gray will interview with the Packers for their defensive coordinator spot this week.
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Browns | Two expected to play free safety Mon Nov 24, 02:01 PM
Cleveland Browns FS Jordan Poyer and SS Jim Leonhard are expected to play free safety while FS Tashaun Gipson (knee) is out of the lineup.
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Browns | Friday practice report for Week 9 Fri Oct 31, 04:43 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Phil Taylor (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 31, and has been ruled out. WR Rodney Smith (hamstring) was limited in practice and is questionable. CB Jim Leonhard (ankle), LB Barkevious Mingo (shoulder), DE Ahtyba Rubin (ankle), OL Joe Thomas (rest) and CB K'Waun Williams (neck, shoulder) all fully practiced Friday, Oct. 31.
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Browns | Thursday practice report Thu Oct 30, 06:15 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rodney Smith (hamstring) and DE Phil Taylor (knee) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 30. DE Desmond Bryant (wrist), S Jim Leonhard (ankle), LB Barkevious Mingo (shoulder), DT Ahtyba Rubin (ankle), OT Joe Thomas (non-injury related), CB K'Waun Williams (shoulder, neck) and DE Billy Winn (quadriceps) participated fully.
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Browns | Wednesday's practice report Wed Oct 29, 07:38 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rodney Smith (hamstring), DE Phil Taylor (knee) and OT Joe Thomas (non-injury related) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 29. DT Ahtyba Rubin (ankle) was listed as a limited participant, while DE Desmond Bryant (wrist), SS Jim Leonhard (ankle), LB Barkevious Mingo (shoulder), CB K'Waun Williams (shoulder, neck) and DE Billy Winn (quadriceps) were full participants in practice.
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Browns | Friday injury report for Week 8 Fri Oct 24, 05:34 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rodney Smith (hamstring) and DT Phil Taylor (knee) have been ruled out for Week 8. DE Billy Winn (quadriceps) and SS Jim Leonhard (ankle) are listed as questionable, while DE Desmond Bryant (wrist), DT Ahtyba Rubin (ankle), LB Barkevious Mingo (shoulder) and CB K'Waun Williams (concussion) are listed as probable. Leonhard, Smith and Taylor did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 24. Winn was limited during practice, while Bryant, Mingo Rubin and Williams fully participated in practice. Joe Thomas (non-injury) also participated in practice and is no longer on the injury report.
Footballguys view: Rubin (and maybe Billy Winn) will return this week and help a run defense that couldn't stop Denard Robinson last week. This dampens the enthusiasm around playing Darren McFadden this week just a bit. |
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Browns | Friday injury report for Week 1 Fri Sep 5, 05:42 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Pierre Desir (knee), CB Joe Haden (foot), S Jim Leonhard (knee), LB Eric Martin (concussion), CB Buster Skrine (thumb) and LS Christian Yount (shoulder) all fully practiced Friday, Sept. 5, and are probable for Week 1. DT Desmond Bryant (wrist) did not practice and is doubtful. DE John Hughes (hamstring) and OG Paul McQuistan (ankle) both did not participate in practice and have been ruled out.
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Browns | Thursday practice report Thu Sep 4, 07:17 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Desmond Bryant (wrist), DE John Hughes (hamstring) and OG Paul McQuistan (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 4. CB Pierre Desir (knee), CB Joe Haden (foot), S Jim Leonhard (knee), LB Eric Martin (concussion), CB Buster Skrine (thumb) and LS Christian Yount (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Browns | Jim Leonhard helping younger players Wed Aug 6, 09:23 PM
Cleveland Browns SS Jim Leonhard and CB Jordan Poyer split time at free safety when FS Tashaun Gipson (knee) was out due to injury. Leonhard has been instrumental in helping Gipson during camp. 'Jim Leonhard, he's a veteran,' Gipson said. 'He's smart. He's crafty. I listen to a lot of things that he tells me. Anytime you've been in the league 10 years, that's long, that's a blessing in itself. You have to be doing something right. I definitely listen to him and he talks to me and I take notes.'
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Browns | Jim Leonhard still plans to retire Fri Aug 1, 04:39 AM
Despite being reunited with former coach Mike Pettine, Cleveland Browns SS Jim Leonhard still plans to retire at season's end. Leonhard and Pettine were together at times on the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.
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Browns | Sign Jim Leonhard Wed Jul 30, 05:50 PM
The Cleveland Browns signed SS Jim Leonhard (Bills) Wednesday, July 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Footballguys view: Leonhard is not the same player he used to be, but the veteran gives the team depth at the position. In addition to playing safety near the box, Leonhard could also work as a return man if need be. |
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NFL | Jim Leonhard expects to sign during preseason Mon Jul 14, 02:34 PM
Free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Bills) said he expects to sign with a team at some point during the preseason.
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Packers | Nothing imminent with Jim Leonhard Mon Jul 14, 02:33 PM
Free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Bills) said his agent talked with the Green Bay Packers earlier this offseason but nothing is imminent between the two sides.
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NFL | Jim Leonhard has talked with teams Sat Jul 12, 10:28 AM
Free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Bills) has talked with team's, including the Green Bay Packers. 'It would mean a lot, but we've had a lot of conversations with teams, Green Bay being one of them,' said Leonhard. 'They're a great organization, I'd love to play for them but it hasn't worked out up to now. You never know what can happen in the future, but we'll see. They're a great organization and it's always fun to see the fans and have a lot of family that follows them closely.'
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Bills | Jim Leonhard to play one more year Mon Dec 30, 02:31 PM
Buffalo Bills impending free-agent SS Jim Leonhard said he wants to play one more season before he decides to retire.
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Bills | Jim Leonhard expected to get more time Fri Dec 20, 07:30 PM
Buffalo Bills SS Jim Leonhard is expected to receive most of the snaps at safety Week 16 in place of FS Aaron Williams (ribs).
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Bills | Jim Leonhard may get playing time Fri Sep 6, 07:49 PM
Buffalo Bills SS Jim Leonhard could receive some playing time Week 1 even though he has been with the team for a week because he is familiar with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's scheme. Leonard probably would be used in a subpackage if he gets playing time.
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Bills | Expected to sign Jim Leonhard Mon Sep 2, 01:48 PM
The Buffalo Bills will sign free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Saints) if he is able to pass his physical.
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Saints | Make roster moves Sat Aug 31, 09:40 PM
The New Orleans Saints have waived DE Jay Richardson, SS Jim Leonhard, WR Preston Parker, FB Austin Johnson, WR Saalim Hakim, TE Keavon Milton, TE Michael Higgins, OG Andrew Tiller, C Jeremiah Warren, LB Rufus Johnson, S Jerico Nelson, LB Baraka Atkins, OT Marcel Jones, CB Korey Lindsey and CB Jumal Rolle.
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Saints | Jim Leonhard agrees to terms Mon Apr 8, 03:32 PM
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Broncos) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Footballguys view: Leonhard isn't the same player he used to be. He can contribute as an in the box Safety to help stuff the run. Leonhard is also a safe (but not exciting) option as a punt returner. |
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Broncos | Two want to return Mon Jan 14, 11:33 AM
Denver Broncos S Jim Leonhard and DL Justin Bannan, both impending free agents, want to re-sign with the team in the offseason.
Footballguys view: Leonhard and Bannan could be brought back for a good price. We think it makes sense for the Broncos to keep both veterans around in 2013. |
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Broncos | Seven probable for playoff game Fri Jan 11, 01:32 PM
Denver Broncos WR Trindon Holliday (ankle), WR Matt Willis (knee), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), OT Ryan Clady (shoulder), OT Orlando Franklin (knee), FS Mike C. Adams (knee) and SS Jim Leonhard (thigh) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 11, and are listed as probable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Broncos | Seven fully practice Thu Jan 10, 03:20 PM
Denver Broncos S Mike C. Adams (knee), T Ryan Clady (shoulder), T Orlando Franklin (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (ankle), G Chris Kuper (ankle), S Jim Leonhard (thigh) and WR Matt Willis (knee) all fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 10.
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Broncos | Seven fully participate Wed Jan 9, 04:16 PM
Denver Broncos S Mike Adams (knee), T Ryan Clady (shoulder), T Orlando Franklin (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (ankle), G Chris Kuper (ankle), S Jim Leonhard (thigh) and WR Matt Willis (knee) all fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 09.
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Broncos | Six probable Fri Dec 28, 04:23 PM
Denver Broncos S Mike C. Adams (knee), T Ryan Clady (shoulder), RB Chris Gronkowski (hamstring), S Jim Leonhard (thigh), LB Danny Trevathan (groin) and WR Matthew Willis (knee) all fully practiced Thursday, Dec. 28, and are probable for Week 17.
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Broncos | Six fully practice Thu Dec 27, 05:12 PM
Denver Broncos S Mike Adams (knee), T Ryan Clady (shoulder), RB Chris Gronkowski (hamstring), S Jim Leonhard (thigh), S Danny Trevathan (groin) and WR Matthew Willis (knee) all fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
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Broncos | Four take part in practice Wed Dec 26, 04:48 PM
Denver Broncos FB Chris Gronkowski (hamstring), WR Matt Willis (knee), FS Mike C. Adams (knee) and SS Jim Leonhard (thigh) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
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Broncos | Seven listed as probable Fri Dec 21, 05:16 PM
Denver Broncos WR Trindon Holliday (knee), WR Matt Willis (knee), C Dan Koppen (knee), DT Kevin Vickerson (groin), LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle), FS Mike C. Adams (knee) and SS Jim Leonhard (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and are listed as probable for Week 16.
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Broncos | Six limited in practice Thu Dec 20, 05:46 PM
Denver Broncos S Mike C. Adams (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (knee), C Dan Koppen (knee), S Jim Leonhard (ankle), WR Matt Willis (knee) and LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle) all fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
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Broncos | Five players fully practice Wed Dec 19, 05:52 PM
Denver Broncos WR Trindon Holliday (knee), WR Matt Willis (knee), C Dan Koppen (knee), LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle) and SS Jim Leonhard (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Footballguys view: The Broncos are getting healthy at the right time of the year. They have visions of making a deep postseason run and having key players like Koppen and Woodyard healthy will help that. |
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Broncos | Three probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 16, 04:40 PM
Denver Broncos DE Robert Ayers (groin), S Jim Leonhard (calf) and DT Kevin Vickerson (thigh) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and are probable for Week 11.
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Broncos | Two fully practice Thu Nov 15, 03:15 PM
Denver Broncos S Jim Leonhard (calf) and DT Kevin Vickerson (thigh) both fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
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Broncos | Two practice in full Wed Nov 14, 07:32 PM
Denver Broncos S Jim Leonhard (calf) and DT Kevin Vickerson (thigh) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 14.
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Broncos | Three listed as probable Fri Nov 9, 02:49 PM
Denver Broncos WR Brandon Stokley (knee), TE Virgil Green (hamstring) and SS Jim Leonhard (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 9, and are listed as probable for Week 10.
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Broncos | Two fully practice Thu Nov 8, 04:38 PM
Denver Broncos TE Virgil Green (hamstring) and S Jim Leonhard (calf) both fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
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Broncos | Will have to make decisions on two veteran players Wed Aug 22, 03:10 PM
Denver Broncos LB Keith Brooking (hamstring) and SS Jim Leonhard (knee) are not expected to play in the final two preseason games so the team will have to decide whether they make the final roster without seeing them play in a preseason game.
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Broncos | Jim Leonhard could be released Wed Aug 22, 10:45 AM
Denver Broncos SS Jim Leonhard (knee) is not a lock to make the final roster. Leonhard is unlikely to see any time the rest of the preseason.
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Broncos | Several miss practice Tue Aug 14, 10:11 PM
Denver Broncos SS Quinton Carter (knee, hamstring), SS Jim Leonhard (knee) and CB Tracy Porter were unable to practice Tuesday, Aug. 14. WR Tyler Grisham (knee), and LBs Keith Brooking (hamstring) and Danny Trevathan (ankle) all sat out.
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Broncos | Jim Leonhard to PUP list Mon Aug 6, 10:38 AM
Denver Broncos SS Jim Leonhard (knee) has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Footballguys view: The Broncos wanted to lock up Leonhard even though he may be a week or so away from playing. Leonhard worked out for Buffalo the day before he was signed by the Broncos and the Bills felt he was two or three weeks away from being cleared. |
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Broncos | Jim Leonhard agrees to one-year deal Sat Aug 4, 10:16 PM
The Denver Broncos signed free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Jets) to a one-year contract Saturday, Aug. 4. Leonhard might see time as a punt returner, in addition to his defensive responsibilities. Decker had at least 20 punt returns in three seasons with the New York Jets from 2008-10.
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Bills | Jim Leonhard has good visit Sat Aug 4, 01:23 AM
Updating a previous report, free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Jets) had a good workout with the Buffalo Bills Friday, Aug. 3.
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Broncos | Jim Leonhard to work out Fri Aug 3, 05:52 PM
The Denver Broncos are scheduled to work out free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Jets) Saturday, Aug. 4.
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Bills | Jim Leonhard visiting Thu Aug 2, 07:19 PM
The Buffalo Bills are meeting with free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Jets).
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Jets | Jim Leonhard won't be re-signed Thu Jul 19, 12:29 AM
Free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Jets) (knee) won't be re-signed by the team, according to league sources. Leonhard is recovering from major knee surgery, but he is still hopeful of playing in 2012.
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NFL | Jim Leonhard says he is healthy Mon Jul 16, 09:27 AM
Free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Jets) said he is still hopeful of earning a spot at a team's training camp after suffering a knee injury last season. 'I'm a free agent right now, hopefully in the next few weeks I get some workouts and get a contract,' Leonhard said. 'The knee is feeling great and I am ready to go. I am getting antsy, football is right around the corner and I don't have a team, kind of getting antsy ready to get back on that field. You just keep working, you keep grinding and good things are going to happen. I know I am going to be playing football somewhere this season, I just have to figure out where. I am excited for that day.'
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Jets | Have has talks with Jim Leonhard Sat Apr 14, 01:55 PM
Free-agent SS Jim Leonhard (Jets) said he has had good conversations with the New York Jets this offseason. Leonhard said he has received interest from other teams as well.
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