Bills DC Leslie Frazier taking year off from coaching

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier watches the team, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 31,…

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier watches the team, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

by: Evan Anstey

Posted: Feb 28, 2023 / 09:40 AM EST

Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 09:40 AM EST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills will be without Leslie Frazier in the 2023 season.

It was announced Tuesday morning that the team’s defensive coordinator and assistant head coach would be taking a year off from coaching, planning to return in 2024.

Like Head Coach Sean McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane, Frazier joined the Bills in 2017. He previously spent time with the Ravens, Buccaneers, Vikings, Colts, Bengals and Eagles.

Prior to the start of his coaching career, Frazier was on the field as a Chicago Bears defensive back between 1981-86.

In addition to this, the Bills announced four other coaching staff changes: