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Bills Hire Former NFL Head Coach John Fox as Senior Assistant
Veteran coach brings 16 years of head coaching experience to support new head coach Joe Brady
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Buffalo Bills have hired former NFL head coach John Fox as a senior assistant on new head coach Joe Brady's staff. Fox, 71, brings over three decades of NFL experience, including 16 seasons as a head coach with the Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and Chicago Bears. The hire is part of a broader restructuring across the Bills' coaching staff as Brady, at 36 the youngest head coach in the league, takes over the team.
Why it matters
The addition of Fox gives the 36-year-old Brady a veteran sounding board with experience navigating playoff expectations, staff turnover, and the high-pressure environment of the NFL. Fox's presence is expected to provide stability and guidance as the Bills look to build on their 10-7 season in 2025 that ended in a Divisional Round playoff exit.
The details
In his role as senior assistant, Fox will work alongside new offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, and special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers. The Bills have also promoted from within, elevating Rob Boras to run game coordinator/tight ends and Joe Danna to secondary coach, maintaining continuity on both sides of the ball.
- The Bills announced the hiring of 20 assistant coaches on February 13, 2026.
The players
John Fox
A 71-year-old former NFL head coach with 16 seasons of experience, including leading the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2003 and the Denver Broncos to another Super Bowl in 2013.
Joe Brady
The 36-year-old new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, previously serving as the team's offensive coordinator.
Pete Carmichael
The new offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.
Jim Leonhard
The new defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.
Jeff Rodgers
The new special teams coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.
What they’re saying
“The Bills have announced the hiring of 20 assistants to the team's staff”
— Buffalo Bills PR (Twitter)
What’s next
The Bills will look to build on their 10-7 season in 2025 and make another deep playoff run with the new-look coaching staff led by the 36-year-old Brady and veteran assistant John Fox.
The takeaway
The hiring of John Fox as a senior assistant to the young head coach Joe Brady signals the Bills' commitment to blending experience and new ideas as they aim to take the next step and compete for a Super Bowl championship.
