Sean McDermott
Coach Profile

Sean McDermott

2017-2025
Rank #45Buffalo Bills9 seasons
Career Snapshot

By the Numbers

Regular Season Games148
Regular Record98-50
Playoff Record8-8
Playoff Seasons8
Regular Win %0.662
Super Bowls0
Teams Coached1
Longest Stint
Buffalo Bills2017-2025
Coach Bio

At a Glance

Birth DateMarch 21, 1974
Birth PlaceOmaha, NE
CollegeWilliam & Mary
Playing Positiondefensive back

Sean McDermott spent 9 seasons as an NFL head coach from 2017 through 2025, leading the Buffalo Bills. His teams finished with a 98-50 regular-season record and went 8-8 in the playoffs. His longest stay came with the Buffalo Bills, where he held the top job for 9 seasons. Sean McDermott also picked up major coaching honors, including Greasy Neale Award (Coach of the Year) and Sporting News Coach of the Year.

Playing Career

Football Background

College Years1993–1997
Did You Know?

Anecdote

Sean McDermott collected 2 major coaching awards, including Greasy Neale Award (Coach of the Year).

Awards

Honors Summary

1xGreasy Neale Award (Coach of the Year) (2024)
1xSporting News Coach of the Year (2022)