Sean McDermott is in popular demand.

Former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has made a firm decision on whether he’ll return to work for the 2026 season.

In a stunning announcement, the Bills fired Sean McDermott after their heartbreaking loss to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round. On Tuesday, the team promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to the HC role.

Unsurprisingly, McDermott drew interest immediately after his exit from Buffalo.

According to Greg Auman of FOX Sports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers contacted McDermott to see if he wanted to join Todd Bowles’ staff. But Auman adds that McDermott “is expected to take” 2026 off and evaluate his options next year.

This comes days after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Sean McDermott hadn’t spoken to any of the teams with a head coaching vacancy. Rapoport also reported at the time that McDermott would likely take a year off.

The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders are the only teams that have to fill their head coaching position. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns hired ex-Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their HC.

Sean McDermott May Be The Most Sought-After HC Candidate In 2027

Sean McDermott (Photo By Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
The 2027 head coaching hiring cycle is a year away, but it’s hard to think of many better potential candidates than McDermott. Take your pick between him and former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who seems keen on taking the entire year off as well.

McDermott took Buffalo to the playoffs in eight of his nine seasons at the helm. Criticize their lack of postseason success all you want, but that falls on GM Brandon Beane for building a lackluster roster that has relied too much on Josh Allen.

Sean McDermott took over one of the NFL’s most dysfunctional franchises and quickly turned them into a Super Bowl contender. If he’s keen on coaching in 2027, there will be no issue generating interest.

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.