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NFL great Philip Rivers has reportedly withdrawn from his candidacy for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job despite receiving high marks during his interview.
Rivers fell Monday morning, according to multiple reports. He had been one of the few people considered for the job to replace Sean McDermott. The Bills fired McDermott last week following a heartbreaking playoff loss to the Denver Broncos.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts after a first half play against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 28, 2025. (Robert Goddin/Imagn Images)
The former quarterback interviewed for the position after playing for the Indianapolis Colts this season. He left the sidelines as the head coach of a high school team and was thrust into the starting role once Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon and was lost for the rest of the season.
Rivers never won a game with the Colts and ultimately Indianapolis’ chances of making the playoffs were dashed. By playing in the league this season, Rivers also reset his Hall of Fame clock even though he was likely on his way to Canton this year.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 28, 2025. (Robert Goddin/Imagn Images)
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It appeared that Rivers was a viable option as head coach in the Bills’ minds.
“One of the biggest stories of the year was Philip Rivers returning to the field, incredible, and actually, it’s not done yet,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said on “NFL Gameday Morning.”
“Philip Rivers was interviewed in person over the last few days for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job. It’s real, it actually happened, and I understand it’s being seriously considered.”
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) leaves the field after losing a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025. (Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)
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Buffalo interviewed Grant Udinski, Anthony Lynn, Anthony Weaver, Lou Anarumo, Brian Daboll and Joe Brady for the job in addition to Rivers.
