👀 Packers Rumors: Is Badgers Icon Jim Leonhard Next in Line for DC? 👀
Jim Leonhard Packers defensive coordinator rumors 2026: Jeff Hafley Dolphins head coach frontrunner news, Jim Leonhard second interview with Cowboys and Jets, Al Harris DC rumors, and Packers news.
Packer Nation, the "homecoming" rumors have officially reached a fever pitch! As of Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Green Bay Packers may be forced into a defensive coordinator search much sooner than expected. With Jeff Hafley officially emerging as the "frontrunner" for the Miami Dolphins head coaching job and a second interview scheduled for tomorrow, the focus in Green Bay has shifted to the man every Wisconsin fan has been dreaming of: Jim Leonhard. The former Badgers legend and current Denver Broncos Assistant Head Coach is currently one of the hottest names on the 2026 coaching carousel, and the smoke connecting him to Lambeau Field is getting thick.
In this video, we dive into the "Leonhard Sweepstakes." We break down the latest reports from Ed Werder and Adam Schefter, who suggest that if Hafley leaves, Leonhard is the "leader in the clubhouse" for Matt LaFleur. We analyze Leonhard's incredible 2025 season in Denver, where he helped lead the Broncos' defense to a #2 overall ranking and turned Pat Surtain II into the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. However, there is a catch: The Packers aren't the only ones calling. Leonhard has already completed virtual interviews with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets, and Jerry Jones is reportedly "waiting by the phone" for Denver's playoff run to end. Can the allure of returning to Wisconsin—and coaching a defense featuring Micah Parsons—be enough for Leonhard to pick the Packers over a massive payday in Dallas? We also look at the "Al Harris vs. Jim Leonhard" debate: Would you rather have the Badgers' tactical genius or the "bump-and-run" intensity of the Packers Hall of Famer?
🕒 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The Hafley Exodus: Why Miami is calling 2:15 - Jim Leonhard: The Wisconsin Legend’s NFL Rise 5:40 - Denver’s #2 Defense: What Leonhard would bring to GB 8:55 - The Competition: Why the Cowboys & Jets are threats 12:10 - Scheme Fit: 3-4 vs. 4-3 and the "Micah Parsons" Role 15:30 - Al Harris Rumors: Could the Packers poach from the Bears? 18:45 - The Timeline: When will the Packers make their move? 21:20 - Final Prediction: Is Leonhard finally coming home?
🏈 The Jim Leonhard "Titletown" Profile (Jan 18, 2026):
The Résumé: After a stellar 10-year NFL career, Leonhard became the nation’s top DC at Wisconsin. In two years with the Broncos, he rose from DB coach to Assistant Head Coach.
The Success: Denver’s defense finished 2025 ranked 2nd in total defense and 3rd in scoring defense.
The Connection: Matt LaFleur tried to hire Leonhard in 2021 before the Joe Barry era. Five years later, the timing finally feels right.
The Obstacle: Leonhard is currently a finalist for the Cowboys DC job. If Green Bay doesn't act fast once Hafley’s Miami deal is official, they could lose him to Jerry World.
📺 WATCH THESE NEXT:
🔴 MAJOR NEWS: Adam Schefter Reveals HUGE Front Office Update: [Link] 🚨 ROSTER UPDATE: Packers Players Officially on the Chopping Block: [Link] 🚨 NFL BOMBSHELL: Jeff Hafley Closing In On Dolphins Job?!: [Link]
💬 PACKER NATION: THE DC VOTE
On a scale of 1-10, how much do you want Jim Leonhard to be the next Packers DC?
If it’s between Jim Leonhard and Al Harris, who are you picking?
Do you think Leonhard’s 3-4 background fits Micah Parsons better than Hafley’s 4-3?
Drop a "BRING HIM HOME" or "HIRE AL" in the comments! #GoPackGo
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