Brady’s official appointment follows a productive 2024-25 season in Buffalo, during which the Bills averaged 29.6 points per game, 367.7 total yards per game, 145.4 rushing yards per game and 222.3 passing yards per game. Brady previously served as Buffalo’s offensive coordinator (2024-25) and was the interim offensive coordinator for the final nine games of the 2023 season, including playoffs. His coaching résumé also includes stints with the Carolina Panthers (OC, 2020-21) and the New Orleans Saints (offensive assistant, 2017-18).
The Bills now face a significant defensive coordinator vacancy for the 2025-26 season after Babich’s departure to the Packers as their defensive pass game coordinator/secondary. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network confirmed the Packers’ hire, noting Babich had been with Buffalo since 2017 and served as defensive coordinator for the past two seasons, a key hire for new DC Jonathan Gannon’s staff.
amid the staffing shakeup, a social-media discussion has arisen about whether Buffalo would consider rehiring McDermott as defensive coordinator. Gregg Rosenthal of the NFL Daily Podcast sparked attention with a post suggesting McDermott could be a good fit as DC, given the Bills’ personnel and defensive style. Reactions online were mixed, with some praising the fit and others viewing the idea as highly unconventional or unlikely.
Regardless of the speculation, Buffalo still needs to identify a defensive coordinator for the 2025-26 season. While the idea of bringing McDermott back in a DC role is just a topic of discussion, the Bills’ immediate task remains assembling a staff that can align with Brady’s system and the roster, while navigating the ongoing changes from this offseason.
