Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching the Super Bowl

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By JOHN WAWROWJanuary 19, 2026 at 08:53 PM

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After nine seasons, the Buffalo Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott. McDermott was hired in 2017 with the goal of leading the team to a Super Bowl victory, but the Bills consistently fell short of that goal. Team owner Terry Pegula announced the decision on Monday, citing the need for a new leadership structure despite McDermott's success in transforming the Bills into a perennial playoff contender. The firing occurred two days after the Bills lost to the Denver Broncos in overtime in the divisional round of the playoffs. Pegula acknowledged McDermott's positive impact on the organization's mindset.

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