Fresh off a second stint in the NFL, Philip Rivers interviewed for the open Buffalo Bills head-coaching job, the team announced on Friday.
The Bills are casting a wide net in their search for Sean McDermott’s replacement. Also interviewing on Friday is former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who is expected to land with the Los Angeles Chargers as the team’s offensive coordinator if he doesn’t get another head-coaching job. Washington Commanders run game coordinator Anthony Lynn and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver are scheduled for Saturday, while Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski will get his chance on Sunday.
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All interviewees this weekend will meet with a group in Florida that will include owner Terry Pegula, president of football operations and general manager Brandon Beane and quarterback Josh Allen.
Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo have already interviewed.
Rivers was signed by the Colts in December following Daniel Jones’ season-ending Achilles injury. The 44-year-old played in three games, all defeats, as the team missed out on the playoffs despite starting the season 7-1.
Rivers, who first retired following the 2020 season with the Colts, played his final playoff game that season during a 27-24 defeat to Allen and the Bills. He spent his first 16 NFL seasons with the Chargers.
Prior to returning to the NFL, Rivers was head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama.
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