Buffalo Bills Dismiss Special Teams Coordinator Matthew Smiley

The decision follows a season of critical special teams errors and comes weeks after head coach Sean McDermott publicly supported Smiley.

Matthew Smiley, who had been with the Buffalo Bills since 2017 and served as special teams coordinator for three seasons, has been fired.
The firing comes after a season marked by multiple special teams mistakes, including opponents converting fake punts and allowing two return touchdowns.
Key errors in the playoffs included giving up a fake punt first down and a costly 41-yard punt return against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.
Head coach Sean McDermott had expressed confidence in Smiley during his end-of-season press conference, citing injuries and personnel challenges as factors affecting performance.
Smiley's dismissal marks a significant change for the Bills' coaching staff, which otherwise retained key coordinators for the 2025 season.