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.