Here’s a round-up of the latest news pertinent to Ohio State’s defensive coordinator search. Former Wisconsin defensive coordinator — and interim head coach (2022) — Jim Leonhard seems to be staying put in the NFL.

Jim Knowles made college football history over the weekend, becoming the highest paid defensive coordinator ever when he jumped from Ohio State to Penn State for a salary that will reportedly top $3 million per year.

Patrick Graham is re-signing with the Raiders to return for his fourth season as the club's defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday.

Co-defensive coordinator with Luke Fickell for Ohio State’s 2014 national champions, Chris Ash helped coach Urban Meyer’s Buckeyes go 26-2 in 2014-15.

Steve Wilks has agreed to terms to be the New York Jets' defensive coordinator under new head coach Aaron Glenn, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.

Chris Ash has accepted the job of defensive coordinator at Notre Dame, sources told ESPN. It will be his fifth coordinator job at a power conference program.

Steve Wilks, who ran the Niners' defense in 2023 and was head coach of the Cardinals in 2018, has agreed to become the Jets' defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

Despite having other opportunities elsewhere, Patrick Graham is returning to the Las Vegas Raiders to remain their defensive coordinator on Pete Carroll's first staff. Once again, it shows Tom Brady's power and influence over this AFC West franchise.

Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones has detailed what head coach Brian Schottenheimer is looking for in an offensive coordinator.

The complete staff turnover on the defensive side of the football is now complete for the New England Patriots. According to ESPN, the Green Bay Packers have hired former defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington as the team’s defensive line coach.