Buffalo dismissed Sean McDermott after a 33‑30 Divisional Round loss to the Denver Broncos. The 51‑year‑old had guided the Bills for nine seasons, amassing 98 regular‑season wins and five AFC East crowns, but never advanced to a Super Bowl. Josh Allen’s fourth turnover in overtime sealed the defeat.

Owner Terry Pegula praised McDermott for reshaping the franchise’s mindset, yet insisted a new structure is required to push the team beyond the playoff ceiling. Buffalo joins a rare club of clubs that have won seven straight playoff games without a Super Bowl appearance, underscoring the urgency for change.

McDermott becomes the eighth head coach to exit this month, leaving the Bills to begin a swift coaching search ahead of the offseason. With the AFC Championship slated for next Sunday, Buffalo’s next move will shape its chances to finally break the seven‑year playoff streak and chase Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in California.