Bills Hire Trace McSorley to Joe Brady's Staff

Former Penn State QB joins Buffalo's coaching team as assistant QB coach.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 2:12am

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The Buffalo Bills have hired Trace McSorley, a former Penn State quarterback, to join new head coach Joe Brady's coaching staff as the assistant quarterbacks coach. McSorley, who played six seasons in the NFL, will now work closely with Bills star quarterback Josh Allen.

Why it matters

The addition of McSorley to Brady's staff signals the new head coach's commitment to developing the Bills' offense and supporting Allen's continued growth as a franchise quarterback. McSorley's college and NFL experience will provide valuable insights to help Allen and the Bills' passing attack reach new heights.

The details

McSorley spent the last two seasons as the assistant quarterbacks coach at Penn State, his alma mater, after a brief NFL playing career. He will now leave the college ranks to join Brady's staff in Buffalo, where he will work directly with Allen to refine his skills and decision-making as the team's starting QB.

  • On February 27, 2026, the Bills finalized the deal to hire McSorley as their new assistant quarterbacks coach.

The players

Joe Brady

The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, known for his innovative offensive mind and work with quarterbacks.

Trace McSorley

A former Penn State quarterback who played six seasons in the NFL and is now joining the Bills' coaching staff as the assistant quarterbacks coach.

Josh Allen

The Bills' star quarterback, who will work closely with McSorley to continue developing his skills and leading the team's offense.

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What they’re saying

“The ex-Penn State and NFL QB worked for the Nittany Lions the last two seasons. Was a three-time All-Big Ten selection and played six years in the NFL.”

— Matt Zenitz, CBS Sports Reporter (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

The Bills will look for McSorley to make an immediate impact in helping Josh Allen and the offense take the next step, as the team aims to build on its recent success and compete for a Super Bowl championship.

The takeaway

The hiring of Trace McSorley as the Bills' new assistant quarterbacks coach under Joe Brady demonstrates the team's commitment to developing its young star quarterback Josh Allen and maximizing the potential of its high-powered offense.