Bills Reveal Full Coaching Staff, Including Longtime NFL Head Coach

New head coach Joe Brady assembles experienced team, including former Panthers, Broncos and Bears coach John Fox.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Buffalo Bills have officially announced the full coaching staff assembled by new head coach Joe Brady. The most notable addition is veteran NFL head coach John Fox, who will serve as a senior assistant. The 71-year-old Fox has extensive experience leading teams like the Panthers, Broncos and Bears. Brady has also retained 11 coaches from the previous staff, while adding several new faces with prior Bills connections.

Why it matters

The Bills are looking to build on their recent success under former coach Sean McDermott. Bringing in an experienced voice like John Fox could provide valuable guidance to the 36-year-old Brady as he takes over the head coaching duties. The mix of familiar faces and new hires suggests Brady is aiming for a smooth transition while also injecting fresh ideas.

The details

In addition to the three coordinators - Jim Leonhard (defense), Pete Carmichael (offense) and Jeff Rodgers (special teams) - Brady's staff includes 20 other assistants. The most notable addition is John Fox, the 71-year-old former head coach of the Panthers, Broncos and Bears, who will serve as a senior assistant. Eleven coaches are holdovers from the previous staff, including tight ends coach Rob Boras, who has also been named run game coordinator. Other new hires with Bills ties include outside linebackers coach Bobby April III and inside linebackers coach John Egorugwu.

  • The Bills officially announced the full coaching staff on February 13, 2026.

The players

Joe Brady

The 36-year-old is the Bills' new head coach, taking over for Sean McDermott.

John Fox

The 71-year-old veteran NFL head coach, who previously led the Panthers, Broncos and Bears, will serve as a senior assistant on Brady's staff.

Brandon Beane

The Bills' general manager, who previously worked with Fox in the Panthers' personnel department.

Sean McDermott

The former Bills head coach, with 11 assistants from his staff retained by Brady.

Aaron Kromer

The Bills' recently retired offensive line coach, who previously coordinated the team's running game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Bills will look to build chemistry and continuity with their new-look coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The Bills are aiming for a smooth transition to the Brady era by retaining key staff members while also bringing in experienced voices like John Fox to provide guidance. The diverse mix of coaches suggests Brady is focused on blending familiarity and fresh ideas as he takes over the head coaching duties.