Bills replace McDermott with Joe Brady, ushering a new era
TL;DR
Buffalo fired head coach Sean McDermott after the 2025 season following a playoff loss to Denver; owner Terry Pegula cited a need for new leadership to take the team to the next level. McDermott went 98-50 in nine regular seasons with eight playoff appearances but no Super Bowl. Joe Brady was promoted to head coach for the 2026 season, becoming the NFL’s youngest head coach, and will lead Buffalo in Week 2 at Highmark Stadium against the Detroit Lions; McDermott is currently out of football, hoping for another NFL head coaching opportunity and reflecting on his tenure.
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