Buffalo Bills Drop New General Manager (GM). In a surprising development that has caught the NFL world off guard, ESPN reports that the Buffalo Bills have officially moved on from longtime general manager Brandon Beane. The unexpected decision has sent ripples throughout the league and left fans stunned, as Beane was widely credited with helping turn the Bills into one of the AFC’s top contenders.
Beane, who took over the GM role in 2017, was instrumental in reshaping the franchise. He drafted key pieces, made bold trades — most notably for All-Pro receiver Stefon Diggs — and built a strong roster around star quarterback Josh Allen. However, despite the team’s consistent playoff appearances, the Bills have fallen short of reaching the Super Bowl, leading to growing scrutiny over their direction.
ESPN insiders report that the organization felt it was time for a change in leadership and vision. Citing postseason disappointments and a need for a fresh approach, the Bills’ ownership decided to part ways with Beane and promote assistant GM Malik Boyd as his successor.
Boyd, a respected figure in the league and a member of the Bills’ front office since 2017, now makes history as the franchise’s first Black general manager. Known for his sharp scouting ability and leadership, Boyd has been heavily involved in the team’s personnel decisions over the years and is viewed internally as a forward-thinking executive capable of guiding the team into a new era.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, ownership believes Boyd’s leadership style and strategic mindset are what the team needs to take the next step toward a Super Bowl run. “It wasn’t easy,” one team source told ESPN. “Brandon did great things here, but this is about pushing forward and evolving.”
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions across social media — with many expressing thanks to Beane for his years of service, while others are intrigued by Boyd’s potential impact. As the NFL Draft nears, Buffalo finds itself at a pivotal crossroads, and fans will be watching closely to see how the new GM shapes the future of the franchise.
