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NFL nice Philip Rivers reportedly eliminated himself as a candidate for the Buffalo Payments head-coaching job regardless of incomes excessive marks for his interview.
Rivers dropped out on Monday morning, in line with a number of studies. He had been one of many handful of individuals thought of for the job to exchange Sean McDermott. The Payments fired McDermott final week following a heartbreaking loss within the playoffs to the Denver Broncos.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts after a play in the course of the first half towards the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025. (Robert Goddin/Imagn Photographs)
The previous quarterback interviewed for the job after taking part in for the Indianapolis Colts this season. He got here off the sideline as the pinnacle coach for a highschool crew and was thrust into the beginning function as soon as Daniel Jones tore his Achilles and was misplaced for the remainder of the season.
Rivers by no means received a recreation with the Colts and, in the end, Indianapolis’ probabilities of making the playoffs have been sunk. By taking part in within the league this season, Rivers additionally reset his Corridor of Fame clock whilst he was doubtless on the verge of constructing it to Canton this 12 months.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up earlier than a recreation towards the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025. (Robert Goddin/Imagn Photographs)
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It appeared that Rivers was a viable possibility as head coach within the Payments brass’ minds.
“One of many largest tales of the 12 months was Philip Rivers coming again to the sector, unbelievable, and truly it’s not performed but,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport mentioned on “NFL Gameday Morning.”
“Philip Rivers interviewed within the final a number of days for the Buffalo Payments head teaching job, in individual. That’s actual, this truly occurred, and my understanding is that is under serious consideration.”
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) leaves the sector after shedding a recreation towards the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 22, 2025. (Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Community by way of Imagn Photographs)
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Buffalo has interviewed Grant Udinski, Anthony Lynn, Anthony Weaver, Lou Anarumo, Brian Daboll and Joe Brady for the job along with Rivers.
Fox Information’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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