Bills add veteran Jeff Rodgers as special teams coordinator in Joe Brady’s staff | NFL News
The Buffalo Bills are still changing their coaching staff under new head coach Joe Brady. Their most recent hire adds both experience and steadiness. The team has hired Jeff Rodgers as its new special teams coordinator. Adding a seasoned coach to a staff that is undergoing significant change ahead of the 2026 season.Rodgers joins Buffalo after an eight-year stint with the Arizona Cardinals, where he served as special teams coordinator and assistant head coach. With more than two decades of NFL experience in special teams, the 48-year-old coach steps into a key role as the Bills look to fine-tune every phase of their roster following another playoff exit.
Jeff Rodgers brings over two decades of NFL expertise
Rodgers enters his 23rd NFL season as a special teams coach. Before his time in Arizona, he held the same role with the Chicago Bears from 2015 to 2017. His resume also includes stops with the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, and San Francisco 49ers.Over the years, he has built a reputation for developing reliable kicking units and disciplined coverage teams. During his tenure with the Cardinals and Broncos, he worked closely with veteran kicker Matt Prater, who set multiple franchise and league records for long-distance field goals under Rodgers’ guidance.Rodgers replaces Chris Tabor, who departed Buffalo after one season to join the Miami Dolphins. For Brady, bringing in a coach with such extensive experience signals a focus on details and execution, especially in close games where special teams often prove decisive.
Joe Brady continues reshaping his coaching staff
The Rodgers hire comes as part of a broader restructuring in Buffalo. Since taking over, Brady has quickly filled key positions on his staff. The Bills recently brought in Pete Carmichael Jr. as offensive coordinator and reportedly hired Jim Leonhard to lead the defense.While Brady is expected to continue calling plays on offense, his additions show a clear intent to surround himself with experienced coordinators who can handle their units independently.Special teams may not grab headlines like offense or defense, but they remain crucial in playoff-caliber matchups. Field position, kicking accuracy, and return efficiency can swing tight contests, an area Buffalo will be eager to improve after falling short in the postseason once again.
