The Buffalo Bills are shaking things up with a major coaching staff overhaul for the 2026 season! Head coach Joe Brady is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for success, and the results could be game-changing. But here's where it gets interesting: several familiar faces are taking on new roles, while a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars join the team.
Prominent Promotions:
- Rob Boras, the tight ends coach since 2017, is now the Run Game Coordinator/Tight Ends coach. His players have consistently delivered, with Dawson Knox, Dalton Kincaid, and Jackson Hawes all achieving franchise records.
- Joe Danna, the safeties coach since 2023, steps up as the Secondary coach. His impact is evident with the Bills' defense ranking among the NFL's best in interceptions and takeaways in recent years.
- D.J. Mangas, who joined as an offensive assistant in 2023, is now solely focused on being the Assistant Wide Receivers coach. He played a key role in the offense's impressive 2025 performance.
- Jason Rebrovich, previously the assistant defensive line coach, is promoted to Senior Defensive Assistant. He's no stranger to the Bills, having coached there from 2013-16 and 2025.
- Kyle Shurmur, who has been with the Bills since 2022, is now the Assistant Quarterbacks coach. He's contributed to the offense's success, with Josh Allen leading the NFL in offensive touchdowns.
- Alvin Vaughn, the fellowship coach in 2023, is promoted to Defensive Assistant. His defensive units have consistently ranked among the league's best.
Returning Coaches with New Roles:
- John Fox, a seasoned NFL head coach, joins as the Senior Assistant Coach. He brings a wealth of experience from his time with the Colts, Lions, Panthers, Broncos, and Bears.
- Terrance Jamison, the co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Illinois, is now the Bills' Defensive Line coach. His coaching journey has been exclusively in the collegiate ranks.
- John Egorugwu returns as the Inside Linebackers coach after a stint with the New York Giants. He has a decade of NFL coaching experience.
- Bobby April III, formerly Stanford's defensive coordinator, takes on the Outside Linebackers role. He has a history with the Bills and Jets, and his coaching career began in 2005.
- Jay Valai, Oklahoma's assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator, is now the Bills' Cornerbacks coach. He brings NFL experience from his time with the Chiefs and collegiate expertise from Georgia, Rutgers, Texas, and Alabama.
- Craig Robertson, a former linebacker, joins as the Defensive Quality Control coach. He retired from playing in 2022 after a successful career with the Browns and Saints.
- Pat Meyer, an offensive line coach with a history at Pittsburgh, Carolina, and the Chargers, returns to the Bills in the same role. He was previously a football operations consultant and offensive assistant for Buffalo.
- Bo Hardegree, the Titans' quarterbacks coach, joins the Bills in the same position. He has a diverse coaching background, including stints with the Raiders, Broncos, Bears, Dolphins, Jets, and Patriots.
- Drew Terrell, the Cardinals' offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach, is now the Bills' Wide Receivers coach. He has NFL experience from his time with the Commanders and Panthers.
New Additions:
- Austin Gund, Kelly Skipper, Turner West, and Milli Wilson retain their roles as Assistant Offensive Line, Running Backs, Assistant Special Teams, and Offensive Assistant/Fellowship Coach, respectively.
And this is the part most fans are eager to see: how will these coaching changes impact the Bills' performance on the field? Will the new additions and promotions bring fresh ideas and strategies, or will they maintain the status quo? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the 2026 season is shaping up to be a fascinating one for Buffalo Bills fans. What are your predictions for the upcoming season? Do you think these coaching changes will pay off?
