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Buffalo Bills Search for New Coach Amid McDaniel's Departure

1/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Bills are seeking a new head coach after firing Sean McDermott.
Former candidate Mike McDaniel canceled his interview scheduled for Friday in Florida.
McDaniel withdrew from a Browns interview.
McDaniel has accepted the Chargers' offensive coordinator role.
The Bills have interviewed six candidates, including Joe Brady, Brian Daboll, and Philip Rivers, with Daboll viewed as a strong candidate due to his familiarity with Josh Allen.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Hue Jackson in 2019 after a 2-5-1 start, mirroring a trend of instability in NFL coaching, with 32% of head coaches changing that season. This reflects ongoing challenges in team performance, as seen with the Buffalo Bills' recent firing of Sean McDermott, highlighting the impact of frequent coaching changes on team dynamics and player development.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills are seeking a new head coach after firing Sean McDermott.
Former candidate Mike McDaniel canceled his interview scheduled for Friday in Florida.
McDaniel withdrew from a Browns interview.
McDaniel has accepted the Chargers' offensive coordinator role.
The Bills have interviewed six candidates, including Joe Brady, Brian Daboll, and Philip Rivers, with Daboll viewed as a strong candidate due to his familiarity with Josh Allen.

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