Ex-Broncos Super Bowl Head Coach Joins Bills' Coaching Staff

Buffalo hires John Fox as Senior Assistant Coach after parting ways with Sean McDermott

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Buffalo Bills have announced the hiring of 20 new assistant coaches, including former Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, who led the team to Super Bowl XLVIII. Fox will serve as a Senior Assistant Coach under new Bills head coach Joe Brady, who was previously the team's offensive coordinator. The Bills are looking to get over the hump and win their first Super Bowl title with star quarterback Josh Allen.

Why it matters

The Bills have been knocking on the door of a Super Bowl appearance for years, but have yet to break through. Bringing in an experienced head coach like John Fox, who has led a team to the big game, could provide valuable guidance and expertise to help the Bills finally get over the top.

The details

After the Bills' disappointing playoff loss to the Denver Broncos, head coach Sean McDermott was fired, and offensive coordinator Joe Brady was promoted to the top job. As part of the coaching staff overhaul, the Bills have hired 20 new assistant coaches, including former Broncos head coach John Fox as a Senior Assistant Coach. Fox led the Broncos to Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013, though they were blown out by the Seattle Seahawks. The Bills have also hired Kyle Shurmur, son of the late Fritz Shurmur who was on the coaching staff of the 1996 Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers, as the Assistant Quarterbacks coach.

  • The Bills announced the hiring of 20 new assistant coaches on February 13, 2026.
  • John Fox was the head coach of the Denver Broncos when they reached Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013.

The players

John Fox

A former NFL head coach who led the Denver Broncos to Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013. He will now serve as a Senior Assistant Coach for the Buffalo Bills.

Joe Brady

The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, previously serving as the team's offensive coordinator.

Josh Allen

The star quarterback of the Buffalo Bills who is looking to lead the team to their first Super Bowl championship.

Kyle Shurmur

The new Assistant Quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills, and the son of the late Fritz Shurmur who was on the coaching staff of the 1996 Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.

Sean McDermott

The former head coach of the Buffalo Bills who was fired after the team's playoff loss to the Denver Broncos.

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What’s next

The Bills will look to integrate their new coaching staff, led by head coach Joe Brady and senior assistant John Fox, as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season and another push towards the Super Bowl with quarterback Josh Allen at the helm.

The takeaway

The Buffalo Bills are making a concerted effort to finally get over the hump and win their first Super Bowl championship, bringing in experienced coaching talent like John Fox to complement their star quarterback Josh Allen. After years of close calls, the Bills are hoping this coaching staff overhaul can be the missing piece to deliver the franchise's first title.