Bills promote OC Joe Brady to head coach as team aims to end Super Bowl drought

January 27, 2026

TL;DR

Joe Brady, 36, promoted to Buffalo Bills head coach on a five-year deal.
Brady served as offensive coordinator and previously quarterbacks coach.
He replaces Sean McDermott, who was fired after nine seasons.
Brady has prior NFL experience with the Saints and Panthers.
He interviewed for multiple other head coaching vacancies.
Under Brady, the Bills offense became more balanced, leading to Josh Allen's MVP season.
The team ranked fourth in total yards and scoring in the past season.
James Cook led the NFL in rushing yards.
McDermott led the Bills to consistent playoff appearances and seven consecutive winning seasons.
The Bills struggled to advance past the AFC Championship game.
The coaching change occurs as Josh Allen enters his ninth season and the team moves to a new stadium.

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