Since being hired as the 21st head coach in the history of the Buffalo Bills, Joe Brady has been busy building his coaching staff that will be tasked with finally leading the Bills to their first Super Bowl title.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by exploring how Brady’s staff features a blend of both returning assistant coaches on the offensive side of the ball and newcomers on the defensive side of the ball as Brady emphasizes having teachers of the game on his staff.
Assessing Joe Brady’s coaching staff
Joe Brady’s first major move as head coach was to bring in Pete Carmichael Jr. to serve as offensive coordinator, and he followed that up by bringing back former Bills safety Jim Leonhard to handle the defensive coordinator duties.
On offense, Brady’s Bills are returning Kelly Skipper (running backs coach), Rob Boras (tight ends coach), Austin Gund (assistant offensive line coach), Marc Lubick (passing game specialist), Kyle Schurmer (offensive quality control coach), and D.J. Mangas (offensive quality control coach/assistant wide receivers coach) to pair with Carmichael, Drew Terrell (wide receivers coach) and Pat Meyer (offensive line coach).
On defense, Brady has so far brought in all new faces, including Leonhard, Terrance Jamison (defensive line coach), Bobby April III (outside linebackers coach), John Eguwogru (inside linebackers coach), and Jay Valai (cornerbacks coach), with a few positions still unfilled.
On special teams, Brady brought in new coordinator Jeff Rodgers to pair with returning assistant coordinator Turner West.
- Bills’ 2026 coaching staff taking shape – WGR 550
- Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady looks for teachers as he builds staff – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- What we learned from Jim Leonhard and the Bills’ new coordinators – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Jim Leonhard’s defensive stats at Wisconsin were absolutely dominant, and now he’s headed to Buffalo Bills – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills hire former player Leonhard to run defense – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Joe Brady’s offensive coordinator with Bills was longtime Sean Payton assistant – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Joe Brady making first major move as Bills head coach, and it’s a reunion years in the making – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills agree to terms with Pete Carmichael Jr. to be new offensive coordinator – WGR 550
- Who is Pete Carmichael Jr.? What to know about Bills’ new offensive coordinator – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills’ new quarterbacks coach called plays for the Titans in 2025 – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Jeff Rodgers brings experience to Buffalo Bills special teams room – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady discusses latest updates in his coaching staff – BuffaloBills.com
- How Joe Brady’s stellar year at LSU prepared the Bills’ coach for his next challenge – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- ‘Be the best version of themselves’ | How new Bills HC Joe Brady is creating a culture full of energy and love – BuffaloBills.com
Even more Bills news
Examining defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s future fit in new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard’s scheme. Plus, discussing a potential offseason trade of Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins; the Bills bring back a veteran quarterback and wide receiver as depth pieces; and what a few experts think the Bills will do with pick No. 26 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Does Ed Oliver’s Bills’ future hang in the balance after DC change? Arguing his fit (podcast) – newyorkupstate.com
- Why Bills’ Left Tackle Dion Dawkins Could Be Traded in Surprise Move – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills add depth at quarterback by re-signing Shane Buechele – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills sign quarterback and wide receiver before NFL free agency begins – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills sign QB Shane Buechele and WR Jalen Virgil to one-year deals – BuffaloBills.com
- Yates’ new NFL mock draft: Predicting all 32 first-round picks — and two QB landing spots – ESPN.com
- Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 1.0 – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills Predicted to Select Rangy LB From Elite Defensive Program in New Mock Draft – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills