Ex-Wisconsin football coach Jim Leonhard interviews for NFL job, report says

Colten Bartholomew
Feb 20, 2023
Feb 20, 2023 Updated Mar 2, 2023

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Jim Leonhard has taken a step toward a new job after not being chosen to lead the University of Wisconsin football program.

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Photos: Former Wisconsin Badgers in Super Bowl 57

Super Bowl Football — Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards dives to try to tackle Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during the first quarter of Super Bowl 57 in Glendale, Ariz. (Brynn Anderson, Associated Press)

APTOPIX Super Bowl Football — Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards tackles Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the first half of Super Bowl 57 in Glendale, Ariz. Mahomes was injured on the play. (Marcio J. Sanchez, Associated Press)

The #Eagles have interviewed former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard as they look to fill their DC job, per league source. Leonhard was a 10-year NFL safety who is respected in league circles.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) February 20, 2023