Bills Faithful Rally as Petition to Reinstate McDermott Surpasses 62,000 Signatures
A Buffalo Bills fan launched a Change.org petition on Jan. 19 to reinstate fired head coach Sean McDermott, which had gathered about 62,395 signatures by Friday evening. The piece recounts McDermott’s tenure—noting a long playoff streak and multiple AFC East titles but no Super Bowl—before his firing after the 2025 season's OT loss. Owner Terry Pegula and GM Brandon Beane framed the decision as addressing a persistent playoff wall, while fans and former players have publicly wished McDermott well and some advocate for his return.
