The Buffalo Bills have let go of head coach Sean McDermott after another disappointing playoff exit. This is a big change for the team. The decision ends his time in office because fans and analysts were putting a lot of pressure on him because of his repeated failures in the postseason.
The Buffalo Bills shocked the NFL by firing head coach Sean McDermott on January 19, 2026, right after losing their most recent playoff game to the Denver Broncos. McDermott’s failure to win in the playoffs, as shown by several AFC losses, sealed his fate, even though he had made the Bills perennial contenders since 2017.
Terry Pegula, the owner of the Bills, confirmed the move. He thanked McDermott for rebuilding the team around quarterback Josh Allen but said that the team needed new leadership to win the Super Bowl. Fans were at their most angry after the early 2026 playoff losses, which were similar to years of “fire McDermott” calls on social media and betting odds that favored his firing.
