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After firing Sean McDermott, the Buffalo Bills will immediately begin a search for a new head coach. It seems they could have their eyes set on their former offensive coordinator.Former Giants head coach Brian Daboll was fired from his first head coaching post in the middle of his fourth year. He’s fielded interviews for the Philadelphia Eagles’ and Los Angeles Chargers‘ offensive coordinator positions and the Tennessee Titans’ head coaching vacancy.Now there’s a chance he could return to Buffalo. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that Daboll is already being connected to the Bills. Talking to NFL executives around the league about Buffalo’s next head coach options, the name that keeps coming up is a familiar one, a Buffalo native and someone Josh Allen loves: Brian Daboll. — Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 19, 2026 Daboll was the Bills’ offensive coordinator for four seasons — 2018 to 2021 — and turned the offense into one of the league’s best. The Bills ranked 30th in total yards and points during the 2018 season. They ranked 5th and 3rd, respectively, during his final season in Buffalo.His success corresponds with Allen’s rise to becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The Wyoming product threw for over 4,400 yards and 36 touchdowns in his final two seasons under Daboll. He was also the runner-up in the MVP race during the 2020 season.Brian Daboll’s Time With the New York Giants GettyFormer New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has fielded multiple interview requests for both head coaching and offensive coordinator opportunities. Daboll battled to establish offensive consistency during his Giants tenure. He deployed nine different quarterbacks before drafting quarterback Jaxson Dart during the 2025 NFL Draft.Before Dart took over, Daniel Jones, Tyrod Taylor, Tommy DeVito, Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, Davis Webb, and Drew Lock were all used under center. The Giants moved on from Daniel Jones, the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, in the middle of the 2024 season after he compiled a 2-8 record and threw for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.A revitalized Jones played for the Indianapolis Colts this season. He threw for 3,101 yards and 19 touchdowns in 13 games before tearing his right Achilles tendon.Daboll produced a 20-40 record in 60 games, producing one winning season and one playoff appearance. He earned a 31-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. Daboll went 9-33 over the next three seasons. His offense never ranked higher than 13th in yards or points during that time.Brandon Beane Promoted to President of Football Operations Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane was promoted to President of Football Operations. Adding to the flurry of moves, Bills owner Terry Pegula promoted General Manager Brandon Beane to President of Football Operations.“Moving forward, Brandon Beane will now serve as the President of Football Operations / General Manager of the Buffalo Bills,” Pegula announced in a team-prepared statement. “Brandon will oversee all facets of our football operation, including the oversight of our coaching staff. I have full faith in and witnessed Brandon’s outstanding leadership style and have confidence in his abilities to lead our organization.”According to the statement, Beane will lead the search for the Bills’ new head coach. He’ll work in tandem with Pegula and Pete Guelli, who will now serve as the President of Business Operations.Beane took over as the Buffalo Bills’ General Manager in 2017. He played a key role in drafting Allen in 2018. He has helped the franchise produce a 98-50 record over the past nine years, with eight playoff appearances. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Bills Targeting Former OC After Firing Sean McDermott: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

After the Atlanta Braves received devastating news on Sunday that their $20 million infielder Ha-Seong Kim would be missing the next four-five months after undergoing hand surgery, the Braves announced on Monday that they are signing infielder Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal for the 2026 season to help with depth. As for the Kim injury, he fell on ice while in Korea and tore a tendon in his right middle finger. The surgery was successful yesterday, but the recovery timeline is 4-5 months, which means he may not see the field for Atlanta until the All-Star break. Francys Romero reports that Mateo will receive a $1MM guarantee for his 2026 services. More MLB on Heavy: Four Low-Cost Free Agent Infield Options Braves Could Target After Ha-Seong Kim Injury Braves Sign Infielder Jorge Mateo The Braves are bringing in J0rge Mateo to clear a vacant spot on the roster. The expectation is that Mauricio Dubon will start the year as the everyday shortstop, and Mateo can be either a platoon option or a pinch runner if he breaks Spring Training with the big-league club. He spent his 2025 season with the Baltimore Orioles and appeared in just 42 games. In those 42 games (79 at-bats), he hit .177 with 14 hits, 1 home run, and an OPS+ of 36. GettyBALTIMORE, MD – MAY 31: Jorge Mateo #3 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates a two run home run in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 31, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Mateo isn’t a very valuable piece with the bat in his hand, but he’s been able to find himself on big league rosters due to his ability to run. He led the AL in steals back in 2022 (35), and had consecutive seasons swiping 30+ bases. More MLB on Heavy: Braves’ $20 Million Infielder to Miss 4-5 Months with Hand Injury Braves Infield Outlook Heading into the 2026 season, the Braves’ infield looks solid on paper. The team knows what it will get from the right side of the infield with Matt Olson playing every day and Ozzie Albies at second base. However, the left side is where things get a little dicey. Austin Riley has missed parts of the last two seasons with injury, and if he goes down for whatever reason, it throws a big wrench in the Braves’ infield plans because they lack depth at third and shortstop. The Ha-Seong Kim injury, that forces utilityman Mauricio Dubon to take over full-time reps at short, which leaves the team rather thin on the infield. Bringing in Jorge Mateo helps, but Atlanta would feel more comfortable if he didn’t have to take over either third base or shortstop for an extended period of time. He’s better off as purely a defensive substitution or pinch runner. More MLB on Heavy: Braves-Rays Trade Pitch Offloads $73 Million All-Star For Griffin Jax Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Braves Sign Former Orioles Infielder One Day After Ha-Seong Kim Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.