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Josh Allen Dealt Coaching Change Ahead of 9th NFL Season
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The Buffalo Bills have added a new coach to their coaching staff for the 2026 season.
According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports , the Bills have finalized a deal to hire former NFL quarterback Trace McSorley . McSorley, who played his college football at Penn State , was the assistant quarterbacks coach for his alma mater.
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McSorley played at Penn State from 2015 to 18 and had some outstanding seasons for the program. He finished the 2016 season with 3,614 yards through the air, 29 touchdowns, and eight interceptions before finishing the 2017 season with 3,570 yards through the air, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
As a senior, he racked up 2,530 yards through the air, 18 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Former Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9)Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images
McSorley then played in the NFL from 2019 to 2024 after the Baltimore Ravens selected him in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent time with the Ravens, Arizona Cardinals , New England Patriots , Chicago Bears , Pittsburgh Steelers , and Washington Commanders .
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McSorley finished his playing career with 502 yards through the air, one touchdown, and five interceptions.
He'll now be on a Bills coaching staff and try to help Josh Allen as he heads into his ninth NFL season. Allen and the Bills are coming off an AFC divisional round loss to the Denver Broncos in the playoffs.
The Bills are still trying to get over the hump and will also have a new head coach (Joe Brady) for ther 2026 season after firing Sean McDermott.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
