Joe Brady becomes youngest NFL head coach with Bills in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Buffalo Bills appointed Joe Brady as their head coach, making him the youngest coach in the NFL at age 36. Brady, who previously served as the Bills' offensive coordinator, replaces Sean McDermott after nine seasons. He led the Bills to a 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans in his debut game. Brady aims to capitalize on his past success at LSU, where he was pivotal in their national championship win in 2019. With the trend of younger coaches continuing, Brady joins a class of three coaches under 40 this season.
- •Joe Brady, 36, replaces Sean McDermott as Bills head coach.
- •Led Bills to a 36-31 win over Texans in inaugural game.
- •Brady previously served four seasons in the Bills' organization.
- •He was a key contributor to LSU's 2019 national championship season.
- •Brady is part of a youth movement among NFL head coaches.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Youngest coaches in the NFL as Joe Brady takes command of Bills in 2026
"The Buffalo Bills hired Joe Brady to replace Sean McDermott as their head coach, making Brady the NFL's youngest coach for 2026.
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