Key takeaways:
- Sean McDermott expressed regret for comments he made during a team meeting four years ago.
- McDermott called a second team meeting an hour later to apologize for the misunderstanding.
- The Buffalo Bills organization released a statement saying they supported McDermott and his commitment to creating a culture of respect and understanding.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott expressed regret on Thursday for comments he made during a team meeting four years ago, which were revealed in an article posted on the Substack page of NFL writer Tyler Dunne. According to the article, which cited numerous unnamed sources, McDermott had credited the 9/11 hijackers for their coordination.
Upon realizing how his message was being interpreted, McDermott said he called a second team meeting an hour later to apologize to his players. He said he was sorry for the misunderstanding and that he never meant to cause any offense.
McDermott said he had planned to address the issue with his current team members on Thursday, but the article’s publication forced him to address it sooner. He said he wanted to make sure his players knew that he did not condone the actions of the hijackers and that he was sorry for any confusion or hurt his comments may have caused.
The Buffalo Bills organization released a statement saying they were aware of the article and that McDermott had addressed the issue with the team. They said they supported McDermott and his commitment to creating a culture of respect and understanding.
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