Owner Terry Pegula authorized major changes, promoting former offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach after an abrupt firing of Sean McDermott. The Bills also named Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator, Pete Carmichael as offensive coordinator, and Jeff Rodgers to lead the special teams unit.
Buffalo finished the season without clinching the AFC East for the first time in six years, ceding the division to the New England Patriots. The Patriots, under a retooled staff and Drake Maye at quarterback, finished 14-3 and earned a playoff bye, advancing to the Super Bowl.
In a frontier twist, Seattle’s Super Bowl run culminated in a 29-13 win over New England in Super Bowl LX. Following Seattle’s victory, the Bills posted a concise social message signaling their intent to rebound: “Next year starts NOW.”
With the season over, Bills general manager Brandon Beane indicated the roster would undergo further review. Beane said the front office had already begun exploring moves and would circle back on potential additions, including the pursuit of a premier No. 1 wide receiver.
Off the field, Josh Allen publicly supported his longtime friend Sam Darnold, who started for Seattle in the Super Bowl. The two were roommates ahead of the 2018 draft, and Allen congratulated Darnold on his journey, emphasizing the strong bond they share as competitors who came up together.
