Brandon Beane said the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching search would be “100% open.”
For all the scrutiny Beane and owner Terry Pegula faced after their press conference, that part has already proven true. The Bills’ interview list includes a coach who has already agreed to another job and a former quarterback who started an NFL game less than a month ago.
Buffalo is casting a wide net across experience levels, backgrounds, and even availability.
This tracker will be updated as interviews are completed, new candidates emerge, and the process unfolds.
Completed interviews (confirmed)
Jan. 22: Lou Anarumo, Colts defensive coordinator
Anarumo completed his first season with Indianapolis after a six-year run as the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator.
* Colts ranked top 10 in rush yards allowed, yards per carry, and pass yards allowed
* Known for adaptable, opponent-specific defensive game plans
* 59 years old with 37 years of coaching experience, including 14 in the NFL
Jan. 22: Brian Daboll, former Giants head coach
Daboll most recently served as head coach of the New York Giants from 2022-25 and was the Bills’ offensive coordinator from 2018-21.
* Helped develop Josh Allen into an MVP-caliber quarterback
* Bills went 40-25 during Daboll’s four seasons as OC
* Grew up in western New York (West Seneca)
Jan. 21: Joe Brady, Bills offensive coordinator
Brady was the first candidate interviewed after McDermott’s dismissal.
* Bills have finished top five in scoring in both of Brady’s full seasons calling plays
* Josh Allen won NFL MVP (2024); James Cook led the league in rushing (2025)
* Widely viewed as one of the top first-time head coaching candidates in the league
Reported or upcoming interviews
(Based on media reports; not yet confirmed by the team)
Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach
McDaniel has already agreed to become offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers but is still permitted to interview for head coaching jobs. His inclusion underscores how broadly Buffalo is searching.
Philip Rivers, former Chargers and Colts QB
Rivers has limited coaching experience, five seasons at the high school level, but has a close relationship with Josh Allen and extensive NFL offensive knowledge. He came out of retirement to start three games Colts in December before retiring again.
Anthony Lynn, Commanders run game coordinator
Lynn previously coached in Buffalo as running backs coach and offensive coordinator, and served as interim head coach in 2016 after Rex Ryan was fired. He later went 33-31 as head coach of the Chargers.
Grant Udinski, Jaguars offensive coordinator
Udinski, 30, is one of the youngest coordinators in the league and has been credited with helping stabilize Trevor Lawrence’s development in Jacksonville.
Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator
Weaver previously coached in Buffalo under Doug Marrone and led the Dolphins defense the last two seasons.
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