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Buffalo Bills Fire Coach, Hire Joe Brady Amid Injury Woes

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott, their head coach, after a disappointing 2025 season.
The Bills hired Joe Brady, their former offensive coordinator, as the new head coach.
Josh Allen, the Bills' star quarterback, may require foot surgery for the 2026 season.
The Bills signed Shane Buechele, the Bills' practice squad quarterback, to reserve/futures contracts.
The Bills signed Jalen Virgil, the Bills' wide receiver, to reserve/futures contracts.

History

Historical Context

The NFL has seen increasing volatility in coaching positions, exemplified by the Cleveland Browns firing Hue Jackson in 2019 after a 3-36-1 record. This trend continued with the Buffalo Bills dismissing Sean McDermott after the 2025 season. Since 2017, the league has experienced a "coaching youth revolution," with younger coaches dominating hiring cycles, reflecting teams' urgent pursuit of success.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott, their head coach, after a disappointing 2025 season.
The Bills hired Joe Brady, their former offensive coordinator, as the new head coach.
Josh Allen, the Bills' star quarterback, may require foot surgery for the 2026 season.
The Bills signed Shane Buechele, the Bills' practice squad quarterback, to reserve/futures contracts.
The Bills signed Jalen Virgil, the Bills' wide receiver, to reserve/futures contracts.

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