Buffalo Bills Make Joe Brady Youngest Head Coach in NFL

Brady, 36, was promoted from offensive coordinator after the firing of Sean McDermott
Buffalo Bills Make Joe Brady Youngest Head Coach in NFL
Offensive coordinator Joe Brady of the Buffalo Bills looks on prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Aug. 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images
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In 2019, the LSU Tigers had a magical season with a 15–0 record, winning the College Football Playoff National Championship, and setting numerous offensive records along the way. The mastermind behind their historic offense was a 30-year-old named Joe Brady, who was the team’s passing game coordinator and was calling plays for the first time in his career.

Brady seemed destined to become a head coach sooner rather than later, and finally, six years and two weeks to the day after winning the CFP Title Game, the now-36-year-old finally gets to be in charge. On Tuesday, the Buffalo Bills promoted Brady from offensive coordinator to head coach, under a five-year contract.

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