Doug Marrone Opts Out of Bills Contract, Pockets $4 Million

The Buffalo Bills are now looking for a football coach. Doug Marrone has exercised his ownership change opt-out clause after two years and a 15-17 record. He is now a free agent. He receives his full $4m salary for 2015, not offset by subsequent income. That was actually a clause in his contract. Hire Jimmy Sexton, coaches.

Here is the Bills’ statement from the team website.

"“Doug Marrone informed me late today that he has decided to exercise the option clause in his contract and relinquish his responsibilities as our head coach. “We are disappointed that Coach Marrone will no longer be an important part of our organization. We thank him for all of his hard work and leadership during his tenure and wish him and his family the best with the next chapter in their lives. “We will now begin the important process of conducting a thorough search for a new head coach as we continue to strive to reach our goal of returning to the playoffs and bringing a championship to Buffalo for our fans.”"

So, someone else will be managing the fallout from reaching on E.J. Manuel and giving up a first round pick to trade up for Sammy Watkins. Marrone is from the Bronx and is a former Jets assistant. Rumors coming in 3…2…

[USA Today Sports]