Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons, will retain GM Brandon Beane: Source

The New York Times • January 19, 2026 • sports

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The Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons, following a divisional round playoff loss to the Denver Broncos and continued failure to reach the Super Bowl with quarterback Josh Allen.
General manager Brandon Beane will remain with the team and lead the search for a new head coach.
McDermott compiled a 98-50 regular-season record and 8-8 postseason record, leading the Bills to eight playoff appearances and two AFC Championship Games, but never advancing to the Super Bowl.
Despite McDermott’s strong connection to the Buffalo community and consistent regular-season success, the team's repeated playoff disappointments and Allen’s advancing age prompted the decision to seek a new direction.
The Bills aim to