Bills fire Sean McDermott

NBC Sports • January 19, 2026 • sports

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The Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Sean McDermott following a 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional playoff round.
McDermott compiled a 98-50 record over nine seasons, leading the Bills to eight playoff appearances but never reaching the Super Bowl.
Despite a midseason slump from 4-0 to 7-4, McDermott finished strong with a 5-1 run and a playoff win over the Jaguars.
The coaching change marks the 10th NFL head coaching vacancy since the start of the 2025 season, making McDermott a potential candidate for other open positions.
The Bills' decision comes as they prepare to move into a new