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Joe Brady celebrates first Buffalo Bills win after Panthers firing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Joe Brady celebrates first Buffalo Bills win after Panthers firing

Summary

Joe Brady celebrated his first win as head coach of the Buffalo Bills in the locker room on Sunday, September 13, after a 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans. Brady, who was previously fired by the Carolina Panthers in December 2021, has quickly risen back to prominence. He joined the Bills as quarterbacks coach in 2022 and was promoted to head coach following the departure of Sean McDermott. Brady's offensive strategies have shown effectiveness, raising expectations for future performance. The Bills are now focused on building momentum as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Brady led the Bills to a 36-31 win over the Texans on September 13.
•He was fired by the Panthers in December 2021 after less than two seasons.
•Brady joined the Bills as quarterbacks coach in March 2022.
•He was promoted to head coach after the dismissal of Sean McDermott.
•Buffalo aims for a deep playoff run with Brady at the helm.

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3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers Fired Joe Brady — And Now He’s Taking Shirt Off For Bills

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This past Sunday, Joe Brady pulled his shirt off in the Buffalo Bills locker room to celebrate his first win as an NFL head coach as the players around him went crazy with excitement for their leader. Less than five years earlier, Brady had been fired by the Carolina Panthers. It was a quick rise […] The post Panthers Fired Joe Brady — And Now He’s Taking Shirt Off For Bills appeared first on HEAVY.
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