BUFFALO – The Buffalo Bills officially announced this Tuesday the appointment of Joe Brady as their new head coach, finalizing a contractual agreement that will extend for the next five seasons in the NFL. The information was officially communicated through a statement, which highlighted the trust placed in Brady, who until now served as the team’s offensive coordinator.
A generational shift on the bench
At just 36 years old, Brady takes over from Sean McDermott, who was unexpectedly fired on January 19th, after nine seasons at the helm of the Bills. During his time in charge, McDermott guided the team to the playoffs eight times, achieving an overall record of 98 wins and 50 losses. The 51-year-old coach’s departure came after Buffalo’s elimination against the Denver Broncos in the American Conference divisional round, a result that generated debate over the coach’s achievements.The organization opted to promote internal talent by choosing Brady, who joined the Bills in 2022 as quarterbacks coach. A year later he was named interim offensive coordinator, a position he held permanently in the 2024 and 2025 seasons. From that position, Brady was key in the development and performance of quarterback Josh Allen, who was recognized as Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the previous season.I saw the pain on Josh Allen’s face after the defeat and felt the same. This is about the direction of leadership on and off the field. We had another failure in the playoffs and I understood that it was time for a change. I know we can do better and we are going to prove it.
Terry Pegula, Bills chairman
