Bills DC Frazier taking year off from coaching

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier won't be returning in 2023.

Frazier decided to take a year off from coaching, the team announced Tuesday. He plans to return for the 2024 season, though it's unknown if he'll come back to Buffalo.

Frazier was the Bills' defensive coordinator for the last six seasons. His Buffalo unit produced quality results, ranking in the top two in points allowed in three of the last four seasons.

His best year came in 2021 when the Bills' defense ranked first in points allowed and yardage. Buffalo finished second in scoring defense and sixth in yardage allowed last season.

The 63-year-old has compiled a lengthy NFL resume that includes defensive coordinator stints with the Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also served as the Vikings' head coach from 2010-2013.