Bills Fire Head Coach Sean McDermott After Broncos Playoff Loss

January 26, 2026 Alex Carter - Sports Editor Sport

The Buffalo Bills have made a huge decision after another playoff loss.

Sean mcdermott is out as head coach after nine years,NFL Media reported Monday.It’s a big change for the team. They’re reportedly keeping general manager Brandon Beane, though.

McDermott’s run was the best Buffalo’s seen since Marv Levy’s days. Levy went 98-50 and took the Bills to four straight Super Bowls in the early 90s. McDermott got the Bills to the playoffs eight times in nine seasons – that’s impressive.

but despite having Josh Allen, a top quarterback, they couldn’t get to the Super Bowl. They lost to the Kansas City Chiefs twice in the AFC Championship game, and that clearly wasn’t enough.

This isn’t a small move. It shows the Bills are serious about winning it all. They believe they can get over the hump with a new coach. It’ll be fascinating to see who they hire.

McDermott finished his Bills career with a 91-61 regular season record. He’s leaving behind a strong foundation, but the team clearly felt a change was needed to reach their ultimate goal.