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Bills hire Joe Brady, fire McDermott, sign massive extensions

5/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott, hired Joe Brady as head coach and promoted Jim Leonhard to defensive coordinator.
The Bills finished 2025 12-5, missed Super Bowl, and added D.J. Moore, Bradley Chubb and three draft picks (Bell, Parker, Elarms-Orr).
The Bills gave Terrel Bernard a $50 million extension, Dion Dawkins a $60.5 million extension, and placed Bernard, Keon Coleman, Dawkins and D.J. Moore under pressure to improve in 2026.

History

Historical Context

After owner Robert Kraft secured Bill Belichick from the Jets in January 2000—sending the Patriots’ 2000 first-round draft pick to New York—the new coach reshaped the roster, guiding a 5-11 team to a 2001 playoff run sparked by Tom Brady’s takeover after Drew Bledsoe’s injury. That season produced the franchise’s first Super Bowl win and launched a dynasty that amassed six titles.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott, hired Joe Brady as head coach and promoted Jim Leonhard to defensive coordinator.
The Bills finished 2025 12-5, missed Super Bowl, and added D.J. Moore, Bradley Chubb and three draft picks (Bell, Parker, Elarms-Orr).
The Bills gave Terrel Bernard a $50 million extension, Dion Dawkins a $60.5 million extension, and placed Bernard, Keon Coleman, Dawkins and D.J. Moore under pressure to improve in 2026.

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