Bills Send 4-Word Message After Patriots Lose Super Bowl

The Buffalo Bills are already looking ahead to next season after the Seahawks defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl dreams came to an end in the divisional round, but they are already preparing for the 2026 NFL season. After the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, the Bills posted a 4-word message on social media: "Next year starts NOW." Bills general manager Brandon Beane said the team has already started thinking about roster moves, and Bills fans are hoping that includes signing a top wide receiver to help quarterback Josh Allen.

Why it matters

The Bills have not made it to the Super Bowl in over a decade, despite having one of the league's top quarterbacks in Josh Allen. Their early focus on next season shows their determination to finally get over the hump and bring a championship to Buffalo.

The details

The Bills failed to clinch the AFC East title for the first time in six years this past season, with that honor going to the New England Patriots under new head coach Mike Vrabel. The Bills' Super Bowl dreams came to an end in the divisional round with a heartbreaking 33-30 loss to the Denver Broncos. Following the loss, the Bills made some major changes, promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach and bringing in new coordinators on offense and defense.

  • The Bills' Super Bowl dreams came to an end on January 14, 2026 with their divisional round loss to the Broncos.
  • The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.
  • Immediately after the Seahawks' Super Bowl win, the Bills posted their 4-word message on social media.

The players

Terry Pegula

The owner of the Buffalo Bills who made the decision to fire head coach Sean McDermott and make major changes to the coaching staff.

Josh Allen

The 29-year-old quarterback of the Buffalo Bills who has led the team for the past 8 seasons but is still seeking his first Super Bowl appearance.

Sam Darnold

The quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks who is Josh Allen's best friend, having trained together ahead of the 2018 NFL draft.

Brandon Beane

The general manager of the Buffalo Bills who said the team has already started thinking about roster moves for the 2026 season.

Mike Vrabel

The new head coach of the New England Patriots who led the team to the AFC East title and a Super Bowl appearance in his first season.

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What they’re saying

“We've already started thinking about moves. I was honestly before this head coaching change already thinking about certain things we'll do. I'll have to circle back to some of that.”

— Brandon Beane, General Manager, Buffalo Bills (Heavy.com)

“Sam Darnold, that's my boy. We go back to the draft. He's been at a few stops and obviously got his opportunity last year in Minnesota... now he's playing in the Super Bowl... He's worked extremely hard for it.”

— Josh Allen, Quarterback, Buffalo Bills (First Things First)

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