Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine years with team
The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott following nine years helming the team, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported.
www.nfl.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about Sean McDermott:
- There have been widespread reports that Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott was dismissed after nine seasons, following a playoff loss to the Denver Broncos. Multiple outlets quoted NFL insiders confirming the firing occurred in January 2026.[5]
- Since the firing, reports have indicated McDermott is weighing whether to return to coaching in 2026 or take a year off, with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noting that he has not engaged with any openings and may seek a period away from the game.[1]
- Coverage from entertainment and sports media has kept the narrative alive with updates on potential suitors for McDermott and discussion of how his next move could unfold, but as of late January 2026, there was no public commitment to a new coaching role.[4][6]
If you want, I can compile a concise timeline of the key reported developments or pull the latest updates from major outlets to confirm any new developments since January 2026. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine years with team [NFL.com].[5]
- Latest Rumors on Sean McDermott's Future After Shock Firing by Bills for Loss to Broncos [Bleacher Report].[1]
- Sean McDermott: Player News – NBC Sports.[4]