Buffalo Bills Make Joe Brady Youngest Head Coach in NFL

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The Buffalo Bills have promoted 36-year-old Joe Brady to be their new head coach, making him the youngest head coach in the NFL. Brady previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Bills and was the mastermind behind the historic 2019 LSU Tigers offense that won the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Why it matters

Brady's rapid rise to become an NFL head coach at just 36 years old is highly unusual, as most head coaches tend to be older and have more extensive coaching experience. His promotion highlights the Bills' belief that he can bring the same offensive innovation and success he had at LSU to the professional level.

The details

After serving as the passing game coordinator and play-caller for the 2019 LSU Tigers, who went 15-0 and won the national title, Brady joined the Buffalo Bills as their offensive coordinator in 2020. In his six seasons as a coach, the 36-year-old has quickly risen through the ranks and is now being entrusted to lead the Bills as their new head coach under a five-year contract.

• In 2019, Brady was the passing game coordinator and play-caller for the LSU Tigers, who went 15-0 and won the national championship.
• On January 28, 2026, the Buffalo Bills promoted Brady from offensive coordinator to head coach.

What’s next

The Bills will look to build on their recent success under the new leadership of the 36-year-old Brady, who will be tasked with taking the team to the next level and competing for a Super Bowl championship.