Bills part ways with Sean McDermott after nine-season run

Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons following a 33-30 overtime playoff loss to the Denver Broncos, in which Josh Allen had four turnovers. Under McDermott, the Bills made eight playoff appearances and won five straight AFC East titles (2020–2024) but never reached the Super Bowl, with two AFC Championship losses to the Chiefs. Team owner Terry Pegula said a new leadership structure is needed, and GM Brandon Beane will be promoted to president of football operations to oversee the coaching search.