Josh Allen expresses guilt over Sean McDermott's firing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:04 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Josh Allen reflected on his feelings regarding the firing of head coach Sean McDermott by the Bills, which occurred after a divisional-round loss to the Broncos. Allen, who was involved in selecting McDermott's replacement, indicated that he feels responsible for not performing better during the 33-30 overtime defeat. He noted that if the Bills had progressed further in the playoffs, McDermott might still be the head coach. Following McDermott's departure, general manager Brandon Beane and offensive coordinator Joe Brady received promotions, placing additional pressure on Allen and the franchise to succeed in their pursuit of a Super Bowl title.
- •Sean McDermott was fired after a divisional-round loss last season.
- •Josh Allen had four turnovers in the 33-30 loss to Denver.
- •Allen was involved in the search for McDermott's successor.
- •Promotions for Beane and Brady follow McDermott's dismissal.
- •Bills aim to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1993.
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen still feels guilty about Sean McDermott's firing
"The last of 10 head-coaching vacancies in the 2026 cycle arose when the Bills surprisingly fired Sean McDermott after a divisional-round overtime loss to the Broncos.
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