Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier taking 2023 season off, expects to return subsequent yr

The Buffalo Bills introduced a flurry of teaching adjustments Tuesday headlined by Leslie Frazier’s resolution to take the upcoming season off.

The defensive coordinator expects to return to the sidelines subsequent yr, having held the function since 2017.

NFL Network reviews that Frazier is “just taking a break.“

Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier of the Buffalo Bills previous to an AFC wild-card playoff recreation in opposition to the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y.  (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Since Frazier arrived in Buffalo, the Bills have constantly had one of many NFL’s prime defenses. In the final six seasons, the Bills have allowed the third-fewest factors per recreation within the NFL, and their 315 yards allowed per recreation is one of the best mark in soccer over that span.

Last season, Buffalo allowed 319.1 yards per recreation, sixth-lowest within the NFL, and its 17.9 factors allowed was second-best within the league.

Buffalo Bills defensive coach Leslie Frazier walks the sphere earlier than a recreation in opposition to the New York Jets at New Era Field Dec. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

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Frazier has lately stated he desires to get one other head teaching job, a gig he has not had since he was the Minnesota Vikings’ head coach from 2010 to 2013.

The Bills received the AFC East however have been eradicated from the playoffs in a 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals within the AFC divisional spherical.

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier on the sphere throughout a minicamp June 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y.  (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

A substitute for Frazier has not been named.