Bills Hire Saints OC Pete Carmichael as Offensive Coordinator

New head coach Joe Brady cites trust and familiarity from their time together in New Orleans

Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:31pm

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The Buffalo Bills have hired Pete Carmichael as their new offensive coordinator, reuniting him with head coach Joe Brady. The two worked together on the New Orleans Saints coaching staff, and Brady praised Carmichael's hire, citing the trust and familiarity they have from their time in New Orleans.

Why it matters

The Bills are looking to build on a strong 2025 season and take the next step as an offensive powerhouse in the AFC. Bringing in Carmichael, who has a long track record of success as an NFL offensive coordinator, is seen as a key move to help develop young quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills' offense.

The details

Carmichael has spent the last 15 seasons as the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints, helping guide one of the NFL's most prolific offenses over that span. He and Brady worked together on the Saints' staff from 2017-2019 before Brady left to become the head coach at the University of Florida and then the Bills' head coach starting in 2025.

  • Carmichael was hired as the Bills' new offensive coordinator on January 31, 2026.

The players

Joe Brady

The head coach of the Buffalo Bills, who previously worked with Pete Carmichael on the New Orleans Saints coaching staff.

Pete Carmichael

The new offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, who has held the same position with the New Orleans Saints for the past 15 seasons.

Josh Allen

The young quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, who the team is hoping Carmichael can help develop further.

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What they’re saying

“Pete is someone I have a lot of trust and familiarity with from our time together in New Orleans. I'm excited to reunite with him and continue building our offense here in Buffalo.”

— Joe Brady, Head Coach, Buffalo Bills (The Capital Journal)

What’s next

The Bills will look to integrate Carmichael's offensive system during the offseason program and training camp, with the goal of having the offense firing on all cylinders by the start of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The hiring of Pete Carmichael as the Bills' new offensive coordinator represents a significant move to bolster the team's offensive firepower and continue the development of young quarterback Josh Allen. Carmichael's track record of success in New Orleans should provide a boost to the Bills as they aim to take the next step in the AFC.