Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady interviews for 3 head coach vacancies
The Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders announced on social media their formal discussions with Brady, whose Buffalo offenses the past two seasons produced the NFL MVP and leading rusher.
As the Buffalo Bills' players cleaned out their lockers Sunday, offensive coordinator Joe Brady interviewed for three NFL head coach vacancies.
The Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders announced on social media their formal discussions with Brady, whose Buffalo offenses the past two seasons produced the NFL MVP and leading rusher. The Atlanta Falcons also wanted to talk to Brady, until they hired former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski.
"Joe, I'm so thankful for him and this whole team, this offense, has so much respect for him as a coordinator and as a man," said tight end Dawson Knox. "We can feel that love he has for us, not only as football players but as men, too, off the field and how our families are doing. But the way he had this offense running, man, there was no game we felt like we were out of. We were down double-digits at halftime, going into the fourth quarters, and we went back out there and won the game.
"He did an incredible job every single game giving us every chance to win possible. Selfishly, I'd love to have him back. I'd love to say he's a terrible coach so no one else will hire him, but that's not the truth. Hopefully he's back next year, but we definitely want the best for him and I'm very, very thankful for my time with him."
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady walks the field during warmups at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
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With Brady as the play-caller, the Bills' offense in 2025 ranked fourth in points per game (28.3) and yards per game (376.3). They were also second in touchdowns scored (59), 15th in passing yards per game (216.6) and first in rushing yards per game (159.6). James Cook became the first Bills player to lead the NFL in rushing since O.J. Simpson.
There were some disappointing moments, however, as Bills coach Sean McDermott expressed frustration with a few of Brady's calls in key situations of games. Josh Allen was sacked a career-high 40 times, and he threw 10 interceptions. He also turned the ball over four times in Buffalo's season-ending loss to the Denver Broncos.
The season was disappointing compared to 2024, Brady's first full campaign as the play-caller. In 2024, the Bills scored at least 30 points in 12 of their 17 regular-season games. They averaged 359.1 total yards per game and ranked third in EPA per play, according to Next Gen Stats. Their 62 total touchdowns were tied for second-most in the NFL, and they became the first team in league history to have 30-plus receiving and 30-plus passing touchdowns in the same season. Buffalo scored 30-plus points 12 times during the regular season, as Allen threw 12 fewer interceptions than 2023 and Cook tied for the league lead in rushing touchdowns.
Though it appears unlikely Brady will get a head coach job during this cycle, the possibility of his departure represents a possible offseason shakeup for the Bills offense. Aaron Kromer, their beloved offensive line coach, informed players last week of his retirement. Two of the team's starters on the offensive line, center Connor McGovern and left guard David Edwards, are set to become free agents. Buffalo is also going to continue to try to find the right wide receivers to pair with Allen, though Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer and Keon Coleman are among the options under contract for 2026.