Overview
- Owner Terry Pegula fired the nine-year head coach the morning after Buffalo’s 33-30 overtime defeat to the Broncos and issued a thank-you statement.
- Brandon Beane was elevated to president of football operations/general manager and will lead the process to hire the next head coach.
- Reporting identifies OC Joe Brady and former Bills OC Brian Daboll as early candidates, with Broncos assistant Davis Webb mentioned as a potential under‑the‑radar option.
- NFL insider Tom Pelissero says the Buffalo opening is viewed as the cycle’s top job, with strong interest expected from coaching candidates.
- McDermott departs with a 98-50 regular-season record and an 8-8 postseason mark, and reports indicate multiple teams are preparing to pursue him for their vacancies.