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BREAKING: Buffalo Bills hire John Fox as Senior Assistant

Sport Syntax·1 min read·Updated about 1 month ago
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The Buffalo Bills have officially hired veteran coach John Fox to join the team's coaching staff, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Fox, a former head coach for the Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and Chicago Bears, will serve as a Senior Assistant Coach under new Bills head coach Joe Brady. The hiring was confirmed on Friday as part of a comprehensive announcement detailing 20 additions to the team's 2026 coaching staff.

The addition of John Fox provides a significant veteran presence for Joe Brady, who is entering his first full season as the Bills' head coach. Fox brings over two decades of NFL coaching experience, including two Super Bowl appearances as a head coach. He most recently spent time as a senior defensive assistant with the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts.

Fox is among several high-profile hires for the Bills this offseason. Other assistants officially joined the staff on Friday, including Rob Boras as Run Game Coordinator/Tight Ends and Bobby April III as Outside Linebackers coach, per the team's official announcement.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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