Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons

Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons

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Key Points:

  • The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons, ending a tenure marked by strong regular-season performance but no Super Bowl appearances.
  • The team was eliminated from the playoffs following a 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, with quarterback Josh Allen committing four turnovers in the game.
  • Bills owner Terry Pegula emphasized the need for new leadership structure to advance the team, while promoting GM Brandon Beane to president of football operations to oversee the coaching search.
  • Under McDermott, the Bills made the playoffs eight times in nine seasons and won the AFC East five consecutive times from 2020 to 2024 but lost twice in the AFC Championship Game to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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