Sean McDermott has already decided on his plans for 2026.

Former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has reportedly made his decision on the 2026 season, less than a week after losing his job.

After their heartbreaking overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round, the Bills stunned the football world by firing Sean McDermott. He immediately became one of the top HC candidates available, but it sounds like McDermott has already made a decision.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, McDermott hasn’t “engaged” in any of the head coaching openings. Additionally, Rapoport says McDermott is “likely” to take a year off from coaching.

The Bills already interviewed former Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers for their head coaching vacancy. Along with Buffalo, the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders also have head coaching vacancies.

Sean McDermott Made A Wise Decision

Sean McDermott (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
McDermott is one of the best coaches in football. But among all the teams with openings, why would McDermott want to go to the Raiders, Cardinals or Browns, three of football’s worst-run and dysfunctional organizations?

Sean Payton and Mike Vrabel both took a year off before returning to coaching, and look where they are now. McDermott can take a year off, spend more time with his family and then mull over a better choice of coaching options in 2027.

We saw how quickly McDermott turned the long-suffering Bills franchise around, after all. He could easily be the top candidate on the 2027 HC hiring cycle.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.