Buffalo Bills head coach history
Joseph Brady
Brady is the head coach for the Buffalo Bills since the 2026 season.
Sean McDermott
McDermott was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2017-2025 seasons, a total of nine years. McDermott's record as the team's head coach was 98-50-0, making him the most successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (2017, 2019-2025) and had a 8-8 record under Coach McDermott in playoff games.
Rex Ryan
Ryan was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years.
Doug Marrone
Marrone was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years.
Chan Gailey
Gailey was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years.
Dick Jauron
Jauron was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2006-2009 seasons, a total of four years.
Mike Mularkey
Mularkey was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Gregg Williams
Williams was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 2001-2003 seasons, a total of three years.
Wade Phillips
Phillips was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. Phillips' record as the team's head coach was 29-19-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998-1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Phillips in playoff games.
Marv Levy
Levy was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1987-1997 seasons, a total of eleven years. Levy's record as the team's head coach was 110-65-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1988-1993, 1995-1996) and had a 11-8 record under Coach Levy in playoff games. In 1990, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV. The Bills lost, 19-20. In 1991, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXVI. The Bills lost, 24-37. In 1992, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVII. The Bills lost, 17-52. In 1993, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVIII. The Bills lost, 13-30.
Hank Bullough
Bullough was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 season. Bullough's record as the team's head coach was 4-12-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Kay Stephenson
Stephenson was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years. Stephenson's record as the team's head coach was 12-36-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Chuck Knox
Knox was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1978-1982 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1980-1981) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Knox in playoff games.
Jim Ringo
Ringo was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1977 season. Ringo's record as the team's head coach was 3-11-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history.
Lou Saban
Saban was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1962-1965, 1972-1976 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1963-1965, 1974) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Saban in playoff games.
Harvey Johnson
Johnson was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1971 season. Johnson's record as the team's head coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful head coach in Buffalo Bills history.
John Rauch
Rauch was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1969-1970 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Collier
Collier was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1966-1968 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1966) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Collier in playoff games.
Buster Ramsey
Ramsey was the head coach for the Buffalo Bills in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years.
Buffalo Bills head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Brady | 2026 | 0-0-0 | 0% | 0-0 |
| Sean McDermott | 2017-2025 | 98-50-0 | 66.2% | 8-8 |
| Rex Ryan | 2015-2016 | 15-16-0 | 48.4% | 0-0 |
| Doug Marrone | 2013-2014 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Chan Gailey | 2010-2012 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
| Dick Jauron | 2006-2009 | 24-33-0 | 42.1% | 0-0 |
| Mike Mularkey | 2004-2005 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Gregg Williams | 2001-2003 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-0 |
| Wade Phillips | 1998-2000 | 29-19-0 | 60.4% | 0-2 |
| Marv Levy | 1987-1997 | 110-65-0 | 62.9% | 11-8 |
| Hank Bullough | 1986 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Kay Stephenson | 1983-1985 | 12-36-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Knox | 1978-1982 | 37-36-0 | 50.7% | 1-2 |
| Jim Ringo | 1977 | 3-11-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
| Lou Saban | 1962-1965, 1972-1976 | 68-54-4 | 55.6% | 2-2 |
| Harvey Johnson | 1971 | 1-13-0 | 7.1% | 0-0 |
| John Rauch | 1969-1970 | 7-20-1 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Collier | 1966-1968 | 14-26-2 | 35.7% | 0-1 |
| Buster Ramsey | 1960-1961 | 11-16-1 | 41.1% | 0-0 |
Buffalo Bills head coach facts
- Buster Ramsey was the first head coach in Bills history in 1960.
- Marv Levy coached the most seasons as the Bills's head coach at eleven seasons.
- Joseph Brady is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2026 season.