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Philip Rivers removes himself from consideration for Bills head-coaching job, AP sources say

  • Jan 26, 2026, Philip Rivers, former NFL quarterback, informed the Bills he was withdrawing after a Friday interview in Florida, The Athletic reported.
  • After Sean McDermott's dismissal, Buffalo opened the search on January 19 and has interviewed seven candidates with no definitive timetable for naming a coach.
  • Despite no NFL coaching resume, Rivers' long playing career appealed to evaluators as the 44-year-old former NFL quarterback started three games last month with the Indianapolis Colts and coached an Alabama high school team.
  • On Monday, Buffalo is set to meet with Davis Webb, and the Bills search committee may delay interviewing Klint Kubiak until after the Super Bowl due to no set deadline.
  • Critics immediately questioned Buffalo's interest in Rivers' limited Alabama high school coaching, while former Chargers teammates and Shawne Merriman praised his leadership as Brian Daboll leads.
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New York Post broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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