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NFL great Philip Rivers has reportedly removed himself as a candidate for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job despite earning high marks for his interview.
Rivers fell out Monday morning, according to multiple reports. He had been one of the handful of people considered for the job as a replacement for Sean McDermott. The Bills fired McDermott last week after a heartbreaking playoff loss to the Denver Broncos.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts after a first half play against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025. (Robert Goddin/Imagn Images)
The former quarterback interviewed for the job after playing for the Indianapolis Colts this season. He came from the sidelines as the head coach of a high school team and was thrust into the starting role when Daniel Jones tore his Achilles and was lost for the rest of the season.
Rivers never won a game with the Colts, and ultimately, Indianapolis’ chances of making the playoffs sank. By playing in the league this season, Rivers also reset his Hall of Fame clock, even though he was likely on the verge of making it to Canton this year.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025. (Robert Goddin/Imagn Images)
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It appeared that Rivers was a viable head coaching option in the minds of the Bills champions.
“One of the biggest stories of the year was Philip Rivers getting back on the field, unbelievable, and actually it’s not done yet,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said on “NFL Gameday Morning.”
“Philip Rivers interviewed in the last few days for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job in person. That’s right, this actually happened and my understanding is that this is under serious consideration.”
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) leaves the field after losing a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2025. (Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)
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Buffalo has interviewed Grant Udinski, Anthony Lynn, Anthony Weaver, Lou Anarumo, Brian Daboll and Joe Brady for the job in addition to Rivers.
