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McDermott Steps Aside, Brady Leads Bills After 7-Playoff Streak

4/23/2026

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Sean McDermott will sit out the 2026 season but will advise Bills coach Joe Brady.
The Bills dismissed McDermott and promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach.
McDermott ended Buffalo's 17-year playoff drought in his first season, leading to seven consecutive playoff appearances since drafting quarterback Josh Allen (QB) in 2018.
The most recent loss was a 33-30 overtime defeat to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional round.

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Sean McDermott will sit out the 2026 season but will advise Bills coach Joe Brady.
The Bills dismissed McDermott and promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach.
McDermott ended Buffalo's 17-year playoff drought in his first season, leading to seven consecutive playoff appearances since drafting quarterback Josh Allen (QB) in 2018.
The most recent loss was a 33-30 overtime defeat to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional round.