Bills linebackers coach Bob Babich retires

Alexandra Weaver

Bob Babich[WGRZ/AP News]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WHEC/AP) — Bills linebackers coach Bob Babich has retired after 18 years in the league and the last five with Buffalo.

Congratulations on a great career, Bob Babich! ??#GoBills | #BillsMafia
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) February 24, 2022

Before that, he spent some time with Jacksonville and Chicago.

His son, Bobby, will take over at the position after coaching the safeties for the past four years.

We’ve made several changes to our coaching staff.#GoBills | #BillsMafia
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) February 24, 2022

Jim Salgado will handle safeties; Marcus West will be an assistant defensive line coach; Cory Harkey an assistant on special teams; Kyle Shurmur and Jaylon Finner as defensive quality control coaches; Nick Lacy a strength and conditioning assistant; and Austin Gund a fellowship coach.