The Buffalo Bills are interviewing former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers for their head coaching vacancy on Friday in Florida. Rivers, who retired in 2020, currently coaches at St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama. This marks the first time the Bills' search has included a candidate with no formal coaching experience at the professional or collegiate level.

This unconventional move comes as the Bills' search widens, with GM Brandon Beane conducting a wide-open process. Rivers' recent return to the Colts, where he started three games after Daniel Jones' injury, demonstrated his football IQ. Josh Allen has been present for all interviews, and the team seeks a leader who can maximize their championship window.

Rivers' 18-year playing career, mostly with the Chargers, ended with a playoff loss to the Bills in the 2020 season. The rarity of this hire is underscored by the fact that only one former player, Norm Van Brocklin, has ever served as a head coach the season after retiring. The Bills are also interviewing Mike McDaniel and others.