The Buffalo Bills have made a slew of updates to their coaching staff ahead of the 2023 offseason.
One stood out above the rest: Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will not return next season.
The team announced on Tuesday that Frazier has decided to “take a year off” from coaching in 2023.
Per the Bills, Frazier “plans to return to coaching in 2024.”
Along with the Frazier news, Buffalo’s coaching staff announced four new additions:
- Austin Gund was named offensive assistant/offensive line coach
- Adam Henry is the team’s new wide receiver coach
- Al Holcomb was named senior defensive assistant
- Kyle Shurmur was named offensive quality control coach
At this time it’s unclear how Buffalo will replace Frazier for the 2023 season. The update did not include a replacement being named.
It’s also important to note that the press release from the Bills states that the 63-year-old will return to coaching in 2024. However, it does not specifically say he will be back in Buffalo nor the role he would have if Frazier was back.
The press release from the team comes just hours before the start of the 2023 NFL combine. Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott are amongst the first to speak at the event. Both will provide updates on Frazier there. Check back at Bills Wire for the latest.
Note: The hirings of Henry, Holcomb and Shurmur were all previously reported.
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