Buffalo Bills Part Ways with Coach Sean McDermott

A significant change is unfolding in upstate New York.

The Buffalo Bills have decided to part ways with head coach Sean McDermott after yet another missed opportunity to reach the Super Bowl, as announced by the team on Monday morning.

Despite the coaching change, general manager Brandon Beane will remain with the team. He will take the lead in finding McDermott’s successor, especially as they gear up to open a new stadium next season.

This past season ended with a 33-30 loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round, marking the fourth time in five years that the Bills faced elimination at this stage.

McDermott’s tenure concluded with a solid 98-50 overall record, alongside an 8-8 postseason record. This includes two losses in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 and 2024. Under his leadership, the Bills secured five consecutive AFC East titles from 2020 to 2024, finishing second this year behind the New England Patriots.

McDermott is likely to draw interest from other NFL teams as soon as he becomes available. Reports suggest that he informed staff on Monday about his desire to continue coaching.

Besides the Bills, seven other NFL teams are currently searching for head coaches: the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and Cleveland Browns.

The loss to Denver also perpetuated the Bills’ Super Bowl drought, as they have not made an appearance since losing four consecutive times from 1990 to 1993. This result extended a record for the most wins (91) in a seven-year span, regular season and playoffs combined, without advancing to the Super Bowl.

This coaching transition means that NFL MVP quarterback Josh Allen, who is 29 years old, will experience playing under a new head coach for the first time in his career. As he prepares for his ninth NFL season in 2026, Allen holds the remarkable record for the most playoff wins (eight) and postseason starts (15) by a quarterback who hasn’t played in a Super Bowl.

I can’t help but think the Dolphins should make a move here, but it seems like they’re turning into a version of the Green Bay Packers, so maybe that’s a better angle to consider.