Reports: Philip Rivers withdraws from Bills coaching search

"Rivers, who came out of retirement last month and started three games with the Indianapolis Colts, was considered one of Buffalo's more intriguing candidates. In between rejoining the Colts this year after first retiring following the 2020 season, he spent five years coaching a high school team in Alabama. Rivers gained extensive offensive knowledge and made valuable connections with coaches and players over his 18 NFL seasons, the first 16 with the Chargers."

"The Bills, who are seeking a replacement for Sean McDermott, are scheduled to interview Denver Broncos pass game coordinator Davis Webb on Monday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Buffalo also is considering Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, who withdrew his name from the Cleveland Browns coaching search Monday, sources told Schefter. Udinski also agreed to a new contract with the Jaguars that includes a raise for the 2026 season if he is not hired as the Bills' head coach, a source told Schefter."

"Rivers, who has never coached at the collegiate or professional level, was interviewed by the Bills on Friday in Florida. But three days later, the 44-year-old Rivers pulled his name from contention for the job opening. He also has the respect of Josh Allen in having mentored the Bills quarterback, with the two also sharing the same agent. Allen is taking part in the interview process being led by general manager Brandon Beane and owner Terry Pegula."

Philip Rivers withdrew from the Buffalo Bills' head-coaching search after an interview in Florida. Rivers is 44 and has no collegiate or professional coaching experience, though he spent five years coaching a high school team in Alabama and recently started three games with the Indianapolis Colts after coming out of retirement. The Bills seek a replacement for Sean McDermott and plan to interview Denver Broncos pass-game coordinator Davis Webb. Buffalo also considers Jacksonville offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, who withdrew from the Cleveland Browns search and agreed to a Jaguars contract that includes a 2026 raise if not hired. Rivers played 18 NFL seasons, 16 with the Chargers, and has mentored Josh Allen.

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