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Bills Launch Coaching Search After McDermott Firing With Brandon Beane Leading

Owner Terry Pegula said the Denver defeat and a devastated locker room led to the change, and Josh Allen will help select the replacement.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 20: Owner Terry Pegula and head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills walk the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the second quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Pegula elevated Brandon Beane to president of football operations/GM, placing him in charge of Buffalo’s first head‑coach search since 2017.
  • Pegula detailed that Josh Allen had no say in the firing but will be involved in the hiring process for the next coach.
  • The Bills completed their first interview with offensive coordinator Joe Brady on January 21.
  • Buffalo has requested or scheduled interviews with multiple candidates, including Brian Daboll (request), Lou Anarumo (scheduled Jan. 22), Anthony Lynn (request), Grant Udinski (request) and Anthony Weaver (request), and Daboll also interviewed with the Eagles for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
  • Pegula’s press conference drew widespread media criticism, including reactions to his comments about the Keon Coleman draft decision and his locker‑room account after the Denver loss.