Bills Name Jeff Rodgers as Special Teams Coordinator

Veteran coach brings 25 years of experience, including stints with Panthers, Broncos, Bears and Cardinals.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:47pm

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The Buffalo Bills have hired Jeff Rodgers as their new special teams coordinator. Rodgers comes to Buffalo with 25 years of coaching experience, including 22 years specifically in special teams roles in the NFL with the Panthers, Broncos, Bears and most recently the Cardinals.

Why it matters

Special teams play a critical role in the modern NFL, and the Bills are looking to improve in that phase of the game under new head coach Joe Brady. Rodgers' extensive experience coordinating special teams units should help the Bills become more consistent and productive in the kicking game.

The details

Rodgers served as the special teams coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals from 2018-2025, and also held the same role with the Chicago Bears from 2015-2017, the Denver Broncos from 2011-2014, and the Carolina Panthers in 2010. Prior to his NFL experience, Rodgers was a graduate assistant at the University of Arizona and worked with the secondary and linebackers.

  • Rodgers joins the Bills' staff ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

The players

Jeff Rodgers

A 25-year coaching veteran, Rodgers has extensive experience as an NFL special teams coordinator, including stints with the Panthers, Broncos, Bears and most recently the Cardinals.

Joe Brady

The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, who is looking to improve the team's special teams units.

Matt Prater

A veteran NFL kicker who Rodgers has previously coached, setting franchise and league records for long-distance field goals.

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What they’re saying

“Jeff Rodgers brings a wealth of special teams experience to our staff, and we're excited to have him join the Bills organization.”

— Joe Brady, Head Coach, Buffalo Bills (statenews.net)

What’s next

Rodgers will work closely with the Bills' specialists, including kicker Tyler Bass, to improve the team's performance in the kicking game ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Bills' hiring of Jeff Rodgers as special teams coordinator signals their commitment to upgrading a critical phase of the game, as they look to build a well-rounded team capable of competing for a Super Bowl under new head coach Joe Brady.