Buffalo Bills Hire New Special Teams Coordinator

Jeff Rodgers joins the Bills after leaving the Arizona Cardinals

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The Buffalo Bills have hired Jeff Rodgers as their new special teams coordinator, replacing Chris Tabor who left to join the Miami Dolphins. Rodgers comes to Buffalo after serving in the same role for the Arizona Cardinals since 2018. He has extensive experience as a special teams coordinator in the NFL, previously working for the Panthers, Broncos, and Bears.

Why it matters

The Bills' special teams unit was a strength last season, with kick returner Ray-Ray Davis earning first-team All-Pro honors. Maintaining that level of performance will be crucial as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing playoff exit. Rodgers' track record suggests he can help the Bills continue to excel on special teams.

The details

The Bills made the move to hire Rodgers as part of a broader staff shakeup following the firing of head coach Sean McDermott. New head coach Joe Brady has been quickly assembling his staff, with Rodgers being the first coordinator hire. Rodgers has over a decade of experience as an NFL special teams coordinator, working for several different teams.

  • The Bills fired head coach Sean McDermott earlier this month.
  • The Bills promoted Joe Brady to head coach shortly after McDermott's dismissal.
  • Rodgers has served as the Cardinals' special teams coordinator since 2018.

The players

Jeff Rodgers

An experienced NFL special teams coordinator who has worked for the Cardinals, Panthers, Broncos, and Bears.

Ray-Ray Davis

The Bills' kick returner who earned first-team All-Pro honors last season.

Joe Brady

The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, promoted from within the organization.

Sean McDermott

The former head coach of the Buffalo Bills, who was fired earlier this month.

Chris Tabor

The former special teams coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, who left to join the Miami Dolphins.

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What’s next

The Bills are also expected to fill their defensive coordinator position soon, with Denver Broncos assistant head coach/defensive passing game coordinator Jim Leonhard as a leading candidate.

The takeaway

The Bills are making significant changes to their coaching staff as they look to bounce back from a disappointing playoff exit. The hiring of Jeff Rodgers as special teams coordinator suggests the team is committed to maintaining the strong special teams play that was a key part of their success last season.