Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has removed himself from consideration for the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching vacancy, multiple reports confirmed.
The 44-year-old who has never coached at the collegiate or professional level, interviewed with the Bills on Friday in Florida but decided three days later to withdraw his name from the search.
The Bills are seeking a replacement for Sean McDermott and are scheduled to interview Denver Broncos pass game coordinator Davis Webb on Monday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Buffalo is also considering Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, who recently withdrew from the Cleveland Browns’ coaching search and signed a contract extension with the Jaguars that includes a raise for 2026 if he is not hired as Buffalo’s head coach.
Rivers, who came out of retirement last month to start three games with the Indianapolis Colts, was considered one of the Bills’ more intriguing candidates. Between retiring after the 2020 season and rejoining the Colts this year, he spent five years coaching a high school team in Alabama.
Over his 18-year NFL career—16 seasons with the Chargers—Rivers gained extensive offensive knowledge and developed valuable connections with coaches and players. He also has the respect of Bills quarterback Josh Allen, whom he has mentored; the two share the same agent.
Allen is expected to participate in the interview process alongside general manager Brandon Beane and owner Terry Pegula.
