The NFL coaching carousel is spinning fast this offseason, and Friday brought another unexpected twist: Philip Rivers is officially in the mix.
Yes, that Philip Rivers.
The longtime Chargers quarterback - who briefly came out of retirement during the 2025 season at age 44 - is now being considered for the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching vacancy, according to national reports. It’s a surprising development, but in a coaching cycle that’s already been full of curveballs, it fits right in.
Buffalo is one of five teams still searching for their next head coach after parting ways with Sean McDermott earlier this week. While their process is just beginning, other franchises are further along in their searches. The Cardinals, Browns, Raiders, and Steelers have already been deep into interviews and evaluations, narrowing their lists and starting to shape the direction of their next era.
As for the Bills, they’re at a critical crossroads. The roster is talented, the window is still open, and now they’re deciding who’s best suited to lead them forward.
Rivers, known for his fiery competitiveness and high football IQ during his playing days, brings a unique profile - a former quarterback with instant locker room credibility and a deep understanding of offensive football. Whether that translates into head coaching success is the big question, but Buffalo is clearly open to bold ideas.
Meanwhile, over in Green Bay, the Packers are navigating their own search - this one for a new defensive coordinator. Jeff Hafley’s departure has opened up a key role on Matt LaFleur’s staff, and the team has already begun interviewing candidates. Expect that process to ramp up in the coming days as they look to shore up a defense that showed flashes but lacked consistency last season.
Across the league, the coaching dominoes are starting to fall, but plenty of big decisions remain. From high-profile interviews to surprise candidates like Rivers entering the mix, the NFL offseason is already delivering the drama fans have come to expect - and we’re just getting started.