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Former Jaguars DC Ryan Nielsen joins Bills coaching staff
Ryan Nielsen has served as a defensive coordinator on three different teams over the past three years. He will not have another DC gig in 2025, but he has landed a new opportunity in the NFL.
Experienced and coveted defensive coordinator is joining Buffalo Bills coaching staff
Former New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Coordinator Ryan Nielsen is joining the Buffalo Bills coaching staff as a senior defensive assistant.
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