Buffalo, New York
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Buffalo, New York — Joe Brady, the Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator, has quickly become a leading candidate in the NFL’s 2026 head coaching carousel following the surprising firing of Bills head coach Sean McDermott on Monday, league sources confirmed. Brady, 36, has been discussed by multiple teams as a potential hire after helping shape one of the league’s most dynamic offenses over the past two seasons, according to team insiders and coaching search reports.
Joe Brady rise in coaching prominence coincides with McDermott’s departure after nine seasons in Buffalo, during which the Bills consistently reached the playoffs but failed to secure a Super Bowl appearance. The Bills promoted Brady to offensive coordinator in 2023 and he has since overseen top-tier offensive production, blending a balanced attack that ranked highly in both scoring and total yards, league analysts say.
Sources familiar with the Ravens’ coaching search confirmed that Joe Brady underwent an interview with the Baltimore Ravens earlier this week for their vacant head coaching position. His offensive philosophy, which emphasizes diversity and balance, has been noted as a strength by team officials, especially after leading Buffalo to a league-leading rushing attack and multi-player offensive contributions.
Brady’s résumé includes earning the Broyles Award in 2019 as college football’s top assistant coach while at LSU and prior NFL experience as offensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers. Having joined the Bills in 2022 as quarterbacks coach, he was elevated to full offensive coordinator in early 2024 after a midseason interim stint.
Buffalo’s general manager, now also serving as president of football operations, has the authority to shape the next head coach hire and is reportedly considering Joe Brady among both internal and external candidates. Other teams with head coaching vacancies have also expressed interest in Brady’s candidacy, sources said.
Players in the Bills locker room have publicly expressed respect for Brady’s work and leadership, framing him as an important figure in the team’s recent offensive success, though no official comment on his future was disclosed by team representatives.
If hired as a head coach, Joe Brady would be among a younger cohort of first-time leaders in the league and his hiring could signal a strategic shift toward offensive innovation. Confirmation of interviews or hires by teams is expected in the coming weeks as the NFL offseason coaching cycle accelerates. The story is developing.
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