Buffalo Fires Sean McDermott After Playoff Overtime Loss
PUBLISHED Jan 19, 2026, 10:18 AM ET
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. The Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team’s 33-30 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in Saturday's divisional round. McDermott coached Buffalo for nine seasons, compiling a 98-50 regular season record and an 8-8 playoff mark without advancing to a Super Bowl. Owner Terry Pegula said the organization needs a new leadership structure and announced general manager Brandon Beane will oversee the coaching search. The franchise had won a playoff game in seven straight seasons but fell short of a Super Bowl appearance. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting this research.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2017 — Sean McDermott hired as Buffalo Bills head coach.
- 2017–2025 — McDermott leads Bills to regular playoff appearances and franchise improvement.
- Most recent season — Bills finish 12-5 and advance to divisional round.
- Saturday — Bills lose 33-30 in overtime to the Denver Broncos in divisional round.
- Monday — Team announces McDermott’s firing; Beane to oversee coach search.
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Coaching candidates, front-office advisors, and evaluators benefit from new openings and a formalized coaching search led by the Bills’ front office.
Sean McDermott, his coaching staff, and some players face immediate career and roster uncertainty after the team announced the head coach change.
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