After Joe Brady replaced Sean McDermott as the Buffalo Bills‘ head coach, many expected a slew of changes in the rest of the coaching staff. That’s usually the case when an HC is sacked. But it seems like the franchise would like to retain some staff members. That’s what the latest report from Bills insider Matt Parino suggests.

“We definitely had more soft tissue things that I would say were self-inflicted,” Parino wrote on X, quoting Brandon Beane, Bills’ President of football operations, when asked about the performance of S&C coach Will Greenberg, trainer Nate Breske, & P&I coach Joe Collins.

“The alignment and the collaboration that Joe and I will have with Nate Breske, Joe Collins, and Will Greenberg, I think the five of us will get very much get in sync, and I would expect that to improve.”

The organization drew significant criticism this season for its performance-related departments, including strength and conditioning, athletic training, and performance and innovation. A persistent wave of injuries kept key players cycling through the lineup, putting the spotlight squarely on the staff tasked with keeping players healthy. For instance, back in December, many wondered whether defensive end Joey Bosa would be back to play against the Patriots in Week 15 after a soft tissue injury. And as the season wore on, questions around injury prevention only grew louder.

In fact, as per Dr. Kyle Trimble of Banged Up Bills, the team finished with over 15 ailments that popped up in a practice setting during the year.

“We did see a spike in practice injuries this year compared to previous years,” Trimble wrote on X, responding to Parino. “We know medical reported to Beane, so this suggests there was a bigger disconnect between McDermott vs Beane/medical. They also barely used vet rest days the last 2 years.”

The franchise is optimistic that a number of injured contributors will return over the course of the offseason, with defensive tackle Ed Oliver, edge rusher Michael Hoecht, and cornerback Maxwell Hairston among those expected back.

So, while the Bills are not putting all the blame on the old coaching staff, injuries will be a key aspect to keep a watch on during the next season. They believe that better teamwork and communication can fix many issues. By keeping familiar faces around, Buffalo is also giving players some comfort during a big coaching change while still preparing for a new direction under Joe Brady.

And regarding Sean McDermott, he was let go by the Buffalo Bills after nine seasons, following repeated playoff exits and the failure to reach a Super Bowl. Now, all eyes shift to execution. Retaining familiar staff puts pressure on results, not excuses. With Joe Brady driving expectations higher, the Bills know 2026 will be judged by consistency and progress, not promises.

Joe Brady brings a new mindset to Josh Allen’s locker room

The newly appointed HC has made one thing clear to the Bills’ locker room: change is coming, even if the core stays the same. He spoke openly about bringing new energy and a mindset to the team without tearing apart what already works in Buffalo.

“It can’t just be Sean McDermott out, Joe Brady in, and then it’s business as usual,” he said on Saturday during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show.  Brady stressed that players must feel a different culture across the organization.

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“And that’s not changing the culture. That’s not saying what we did wasn’t working. But that’s just saying that, hey, there needs to be a different element and a different mindset by that organization so that we can ultimately get what we want and what the city of Buffalo deserves.”

Brady also highlighted that he will continue calling plays, which will help quarterback Josh Allen avoid learning yet another new offense.

That kind of stability matters for the Bills. With Brady running the offense last season, Allen put together a solid campaign, finishing with a 102.2 passer rating while throwing for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 17 games.

More importantly, Buffalo also changed its style. The Bills leaned heavily on the run and finished the season as the NFL’s top rushing team, giving the offense a better balance instead of relying solely on deep passes.

Joe Brady’s new vision brings energy and focus to Buffalo. With Allen at the center and key staff remaining, the Bills are set to build momentum, improve performance, and chase long-awaited playoff breakthroughs in 2026.