Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the second quarter of an AFC Divisional Round. Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Bills fire Sean McDermott after 9 years, playoff disappointment

Originally posted on Buffalo Bills on SI
By Jeremy Brener | Last updated Jan 19, 2026 9:25 AM ET

The Buffalo Bills are making a shocking change at the head coaching position following their loss in the Divisional Round against the Denver Broncos.

According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Bills are firing head coach Sean McDermott, who has been with the franchise in the role since 2017.

The Bills fired Sean McDermott, sources tell The Insiders. pic.twitter.com/aW8Qhy9UnV
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 19, 2026

Bills fire McDermott after playoff loss

The firing makes the Bills the 10th team in this year's cycle to fire their head coach, joining the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans.

The Giants already hired John Harbaugh, who was fired by the Ravens and the Falcons are moving forward with Kevin Stefanski, who was let go by the Browns.

With so many teams needing a head coach in this cycle, the Bills felt it was the right time to join the mix and get a new head coach in the building.

This article first appeared on Buffalo Bills on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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