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Bills Hire Pete Carmichael as OC, Agree to Hire Jim Leonhard as DC Under New Coach Joe Brady

Brady keeps play-calling to pair Payton-tree experience with Josh Allen.

Overview

  • Buffalo officially named Pete Carmichael Jr. offensive coordinator on Saturday after agreeing to terms Friday, reuniting Joe Brady with the longtime Saints OC and recent Broncos senior assistant.
  • The Bills agreed to hire Broncos assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator, per NFL Network, adding a former Buffalo safety who drew interest from multiple teams.
  • Brady, promoted to head coach this week after Sean McDermott’s firing, has said he will continue to call offensive plays for the Josh Allen–led unit.
  • Carmichael and Brady previously worked together in New Orleans in 2017–18, signaling a staff build that leans on Sean Payton’s offensive principles.
  • Buffalo’s staff reshape follows departures including defensive coordinator Bobby Babich to the Packers, with remaining roles and position coaches still being filled.