Philip Rivers to Bills: Key factor working for ex-Colts QB in Buffalo; Brian Daboll, Joe Brady receive huge blow

Philip Rivers might just bag a high-profile NFL role only days after the 44-year-old quarterback played his last game with the Indianapolis Colts

Published on: Jan 23, 2026, 22:50:36 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Philip Rivers might just bag a high-profile NFL role only days after the 44-year-old quarterback, dubbed as the league's favorite grandfather, played his last game with the Indianapolis Colts. On Friday, NFL Insiders reported that Rivers is interviewing with the Buffalo Bills to replace Sean McDermott.

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is being interviewed for the Buffalo Bills HC job (AP)

Rivers was coaching St Michael Catholic High School in Alabama, retired long ago, when the Colts gave him a call. He couldn't help Indianapolis make it to the playoffs, finishing with a 0-3 record. However, he had no regrets.

"I told you guys I wasn't going to have any regrets about coming back, and I don't," Rivers said after the Colts' 23-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"Other than us not winning ... it's been an absolute blast for three weeks. If I go back and say, 'All right, now you know everything's going to happen, what are you going to do?' I'd do it all again. It's been absolutely awesome. So, yeah, I mean, if it's the last one, it's the last one."

Only earlier this month, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Rivers was getting some interest from teams looking for a coach.

Key factor working for Philip Rivers in Buffalo

Rapoport reported that the one thing that makes Rivers the favorite for the Bills' head coach job is Josh Allen. The star quarterback reportedly shares a strong relationship with the 44-year-old.

The Bills, as per reports, are involving Allen in the search for their new head coach. This comes after Sean McDermott was fired after the Divisional Round loss to the Denver Broncos.

Blow for Brian Daboll, Joe Brady

If Josh Allen and the Bills ultimately go for Rivers, Joe Brady and Brian Daboll will be losing out on a big NFL opportunity. As per Rapoport, six candidates are being considered by the Bills. Four others are: Anthony Lynn, Anthony Weaver, Grant Udinski, and Lou Anarumo.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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