Overview
- The Bills announced Sean McDermott's firing on Monday, with owner Terry Pegula citing a need for a new leadership structure after an overtime playoff exit.
- Prediction market Kalshi showed Klint Kubiak trading as high as 55% earlier Monday and around 33% by midafternoon, with Brian Daboll near 30% and roughly $70,000 wagered by 3 p.m. EST.
- Because Seattle advanced, NFL rules delay in-person second interviews for Kubiak for at least a week, though virtual meetings remain permitted, per reporting on league guidelines.
- Kubiak's candidacy is fueled by Seattle's 2025 offense ranking third in points per game and the team's 14-3 record; he previously completed interviews with six clubs in this cycle.
- Separately, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said the team will block OC Klay Kubiak from making a lateral move to another coordinator job, underscoring teams' control over staff movement even as Klay draws head-coach interest.