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Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN
The Buffalo Bills signed coach Sean McDermott on Wednesday to an extension of multi-year contracts, ensuring that the fourth-year coach will be with the team for the foreseeable future.
Terms were not disclosed, but sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that it was a six-year deal that would bind him to the Bills through the 2025 season.
McDermott joined Buffalo in 2017, and in his first season, he ended a 16-season playoff drought. He led Buffalo back to the playoffs in 2019, becoming just the third coach in franchise history to make the playoffs in two of his first three seasons with the team.
“Sean’s leadership on and off the field has been nothing short of genuine and transparent, qualities we value as owners,” owners Terry and Kim Pegula said in a statement. “He’s the same great person for us, the players and everyone in all of our organizations. We will never forget how impressed we were during his first interview. Sean’s attention to detail was evident then and his process-driven approach has brought great stability. our organization. We are pleased to extend his contract and keep him in Western New York for many years to come. “
After the 2020 season, McDermott will be the longest-tenured Bills coach since Marv Levy led the franchise to four Super Bowl appearances from 1987 to 1997. Dick Jauron reached a fourth season with the Bills in 2009, but was halved there.
The 46-year-old McDermott has a record of 25-23 with the Bills, and he has made a noticeable impression on his players during that period – including new wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
“Just watching the games and being with the boys, it looks like they’ll run through a wall in front of him,” Diggs said. “He’s a boy you want to play. He’s a boy you can get behind. He’s our leader. And not just a head coach, but a boy you can hang your hat on so he can get you has back. “
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