Reports: Bills Rehiring Bobby April III, John Egorugwu, Adding Drew Terrell and Jay Valai to Staff
Multiple reports indicate Joe Brady is leaning on familiar ties under defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard.
Overview
- Bobby April III is expected to coach outside linebackers after three seasons as Stanford’s defensive coordinator and a prior run with Jim Leonhard at Wisconsin.
- John Egorugwu is slated to return to oversee inside linebackers following a 2017–20 stint in Buffalo and four seasons coaching linebackers for the Giants.
- Drew Terrell is set to become wide receivers coach after serving as the Cardinals’ pass-game coordinator and previously coaching Washington’s receivers.
- Jay Valai is planned for the cornerbacks coach role following four seasons on Oklahoma’s staff and earlier stops at Texas, Alabama, and the Chiefs.
- The hires were reported by Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter as the Bills shape Joe Brady’s first staff with Leonhard guiding the defense.