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Report: Sean McDermott Likely to Sit Out 2026 as Bills' Search Proceeds, Fan Petition Hits 75,000

Brandon Beane oversees the coaching hunt following Terry Pegula’s widely questioned decision.

Overview

  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports McDermott has not engaged with current openings and is likely to take a year off.
  • A Change.org campaign launched by fan Maria Maisonet calling for his reinstatement has gathered roughly 70,000–75,000 signatures.
  • The Bills dismissed McDermott on Jan. 19, two days after an overtime divisional-round loss to the Broncos.
  • Pegula said he sensed the team had “hit the proverbial playoff wall,” a rationale and rollout that drew criticism from media and fans.
  • Beane was elevated to president of football operations and is running a high-profile search for Buffalo’s next head coach.