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The Buffalo Bills are making a major change to how fans experience game day.
The Buffalo Bills coaching staff will look vastly different next season. Former offensive coordinator Joe Brady is now head coach following the abrupt firing of Sean McDermott.
Taking the reins as defensive coordinator is Jim Leonhard while Pete Carmichael assumes the role offensive coordinator. Jeff Rodgers is taking over the Bills’ special special teams coordinator. Bills general manager Brandon Beane is also planning to shake up the roster underneath franchise quarterback Josh Allen.
“We’ve already started thinking about moves. I was honestly before this head coaching change already thinking about certain things we’ll do. I’ll have to circle back to some of that,” Beane told reporters, as the team is projected to be around $15 to $20 million over the salary cap.
While Bills fans hope these new changes lead to their first Super Bowl appearance under Allen next season, the team announced another major change on February 3 that immediately turned some heads.
The Bills Cut Ties With Their Radio Programming, Will Announce Games From One Bills Live
GettyThe Buffalo Bills announce a ‘big deal’ programming change ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
After 14 years of broadcasting the game on WGR-AM 550 and 950 AM-The Fan in Rochester, the team is making a change. “The Buffalo Bills announced today that the team will produce and distribute radio broadcasts for preseason, regular season and playoff games starting in 2026,” per a team memo. “In addition, starting Monday, Feb. 9, One Bills Live will be distributed in-house.”
The games traditionally aired on WGR-AM 550 and Rochester affiliate 950-AM The Fan. Now, they will transition to streaming exclusively on the team’s official website and app from 1 -3 p.m. every weekday, while “One Bills Live” will continue to simulcast on MSG Western and New York.
“The delivery of media content has changed dramatically over the years. We believe the model of in-house production, distribution, and sales will better position the organization to provide access to our fans as well as allow us to further engage with the local business community,” said Pete Guelli, Bills President of Business Operations.
The change came as a big surprise. WGRZ sports director Jon Scott posted, “This is a really big deal and change.” Spectrum Sports 360 anchor Mike Cairns commented, “HUGE!!!!”
Bills Mafia wasn’t too thrilled about the switch. One fan posted, “This is stupid.” One man asked, “Dumb. So I can’t listen in the car?” Another fan wrote, “That’s [expletive]. I love WGR550!”
The Buffalo Bills & Sabres Signed a Multiyear Contract Extension With Audacy
GettyBuffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula also owns the Buffalo Sabres.
The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres both signed multiyear radio broadcast contract extensions with Audacy. “As part of the partnership, WGR 550 (WGR-AM) will continue as the flagship radio station for the Bills and Sabres, airing all pre-, regular and postseason games for both teams,” Audacy’s statement read.
“We’re delighted to extend our partnerships with the Bills and Sabres to continue delivering premier gameday and supporting content,” said Tim Holly, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Buffalo.
“These partnerships will allow WGR 550 to continue to serve as the home for everything fans need to stay up to date surrounding these two iconic franchises and we look forward to entertaining and informing our listeners throughout both teams’ seasons.”
Mark Preisler, Executive Vice President, Pegula Sports & Entertainment, which oversees the teams’ media rights, said, “As the home for all Buffalo sports fans, WGR is the right place for Bills and Sabres game broadcasts and team content. We’re pleased to continue our relationship with Audacy and connect to our fans through Western New York’s sports leader.”
Emily Bicks covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Bills, Seahawks and Chiefs. She’s contributed to Heavy since 2019 and has interviewed some of the biggest stars in sports, including Jerry Rice, Shaquille O’Neal and Stefon Diggs. More about Emily Bicks
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