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Bills | Skyler Bell might struggle to routinely play Mon Aug 10, 12:55 AM

Buffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell has shown good separation skills and releases at the line during scrimmages. However, Bell's ball skills have held him back, and he appears to be behind the top four WRs DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer at this point.

Footballguys view: While Bell is expected to be a roster lock, his game-day role is expected to be determined by how he finishes through the team's three preseason games. Especially if the Bills keep Mecole Hardman as a sixth receiver and their primary punt returner, the Athletic's Joe Buscaglia contends it wouldn't be stunning if Bell begins the regular season as a healthy scratch.

Bills | Dee Alford doesn't finish practice Fri Aug 7, 08:30 PM

Buffalo Bills CB Dee Alford (undisclosed) did not finish practice Friday, Aug. 7, after exiting with an undisclosed injury.

Bills | Maxwell Hairston held out of practice Fri Aug 7, 05:27 PM

Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, Aug. 7, as a precaution after he suffered an injury during practice Thursday, Aug. 6, according to head coach Joe Brady.

Bills | O'Cyrus Torrence lands big deal Fri Aug 7, 09:40 AM

Buffalo Bills OG O'Cyrus Torrence agreed to a four-year, $78.4 million extension Friday, Aug. 7. The deal includes $46 million guaranteed, and he becomes the seventh highest-paid guard in the NFL.

Footballguys view: Torrence was a second-round pick in 2023 for the Bills and he has been everything the team hoped he would be. Their other starting guard from 2025, David Edwards, was signed to a big contract by the Saints this offseason. Alec Anderson and Austin Corbett are competing to replace Edwards at left guard, the only spot on the line that will have turnover from the 2025 lineup.

Bills | Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles placed on IR Thu Aug 6, 04:04 PM

Buffalo Bills LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 6.

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Bills | C.J. Gardner-Johnson back at practice Thu Aug 6, 02:22 PM

Buffalo Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (calf) participated in individual drills at practice on Thursday, Aug. 6.

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Bills | No timetable for C.J. Gardner-Johnson Mon Aug 3, 04:06 PM

Buffalo Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (calf) does not have a timetable to his return after suffering a calf strain during practice, according to head coach Joe Brady.

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Bills | RBs more involved in passing game Sun Aug 2, 01:34 PM

Buffalo Bills RBs James Cook, Ty Johnson and Ray Davis have been noticeably more involved in the passing game during the early part of training camp, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Alaina Getzenberg.

Footballguys view: We have heard a steady drumbeat about James Cook being more involved as a receiver this year after the team hired Pete Carmichael as offensive coordinator. Carmichael was one of the architects of Alvin Kamara's big seasons as a receiving running back in New Orleans. Cook has proven that he can put up RB1 numbers on the strength of his touchdown upside in 2024, and his rushing title winning productivity as a runner last year. We still haven't seen what he can with more work in the passing game, and Cook was drafted by the Bills in the 2022 second round in part because of his receiving skills. It's reasonable to take him in the second half of the first round, and maybe even ahead of Jonathan Taylor.

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Bills | Terrel Bernard back on the field Sat Aug 1, 09:02 PM

Buffalo Bills LB Terrel Bernard (undisclosed) made his training camp debut Saturday, Aug. 1.

Bills | C.J. Gardner-Johnson injury update Sat Aug 1, 05:59 PM

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (calf) left practice early Saturday, Aug. 1, because of a lower calf strain, according to a source.

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Bills | C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off field Sat Aug 1, 10:43 AM

Buffalo Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (foot) was helped off the field and carted to the locker room Saturday, Aug. 1, after sustaining an apparent right foot injury during practice.

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Bills | Buffalo takes a look at two WRs Fri Jul 31, 05:42 PM

Free-agent WR Alex Bachman (Raiders) and WR Cornell Powell (Vikings) recently worked out for the Buffalo Bills.

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Bills | Dante Pettis signed Thu Jul 30, 06:37 PM

Free-agent WR Dante Pettis (Saints) signed with the Buffalo Bills Thursday, July 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Bills | Three receivers work out Thu Jul 30, 05:17 PM

Free-agent WR KhaDarel Hodge (Falcons), WR Dante Pettis (Saints) and WR Isaiah Winstead (Jets) recently worked out for the Buffalo Bills.

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Bills | Jalen Virgil released Thu Jul 30, 05:12 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Jalen Virgil (undisclosed) was released Thursday, July 30, with a non-football injury designation.

Bills | Michael Hoecht logs limited session Wed Jul 29, 08:42 PM

Buffalo Bills DT Michael Hoecht (Achilles) was able to participate in team drills on a limited basis Wednesday, July 29.

Bills | Cole Bishop optimistic about availability Sat Jul 25, 01:58 PM

Buffalo Bills S Cole Bishop (knee) said he is feeling good physically leading up to training camp. Bishop missed some offseason workouts because of his injury.

Bills | Skyler Bell could earn early role Wed Jul 15, 04:09 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell has a chance to move in front of WR Joshua Palmer and WR Keon Coleman on the depth chart if he has a strong preseason, in the opinion of BillsWire's Justin DiLoro.

Footballguys view: It's easy to speculate about Day 3 rookies climbing the depth chart during the slow part of the offseason. More often than not, however, those hype trains derail once camp opens. Bell is a good receiver, cut from the same cloth as DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir. He's a dynamic mover who is aggressive at the catch point and with the ball in his hands. Coleman and Palmer have both been disappointing in Buffalo, which could make Bell worth a look in deep leagues. He's a name to know and watch in training camp, but there are probably better bets to make in the final rounds of fantasy drafts until he starts getting legitimate buzz when pads are on.

Bills | Keon Coleman isn't worried about his critics Wed Jul 15, 02:10 PM

Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is well aware that he's been the subject of much criticism from fans and the media. Coleman was even the subject of some offseason debate about whether ex-coach Sean McDermott deserved blame for wanting to draft him. But Coleman says the criticism doesn't matter to him, because it doesn't come from anyone who's on the field with him. "None of them is going to come lace them up and try to stand in front of me," Coleman said. "People are going to say what they want to say. At the end of the day, my job is to come out here, put my cleats on, strap them up, and prove my worth here."

Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com notes, through two seasons, Coleman's production -- 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns -- hasn't been what the Bills were hoping for when they selected him with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Coleman sees that changing this year. Fantasy investors aren't as sure. Coleman's current ADP, WR89, has him going outside Round 20.

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Bills | Buffalo claims Quentin Skinner off waivers Tue Jul 14, 05:05 PM

Former New York Jets WR Quentin Skinner was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, July 14. The Bills also terminated the contract of WR Deven Thompkins.

Bills | Maxwell Hairston looking for bounce back Sun Jul 12, 02:23 PM

Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (knee) missed six games due to a knee injury coming out of training camp in his rookie season in 2025. He played 11 regular-season games, rotating with CB Tre'Davious White, posting two interceptions and 18 tackles with five passes defensed. 'I can't wait to see him on the field when the fall hits and camp hits and getting into the season,' cornerbacks coach Jay Valai said. 'You talk about somebody with tremendous upside and a high level of want-to. He's very intentional with everything he does. A lot of people have intent, but he's intentional at the doing aspect of it.'

Bills | Brandin Cooks hopes to return Thu Jul 9, 04:07 PM

Free-agent WR Brandin Cooks (Bills) said he wants to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills.

Footballguys view: Cooks was largely a non-factor last year with Buffalo, and his lack of involvement was probably a motivator to trade for DJ Moore. He understandably wants to return. But going into what would be his age-33 season, Cooks' days as an NFL receiver may be behind him.

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Bills | Jackson Acker not active this offseason Wed Jul 8, 02:24 PM

Buffalo Bills FB Jackson Acker (undisclosed) did not participate in offseason workouts and seems to be behind FB Ben VanSumeren for a possible roster spot, in the opinion of Syracuse.com's Ryan Talbot.

Bills | Tyrell Shavers a PUP candidate Wed Jul 8, 02:16 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) is a candidate to start the regular season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of Syracuse.com's Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot.

Footballguys view: Shavers tore his ACL during the team's Wild Card victory against the Jaguars and could be heading for a redshirt season. In 2025, Shavers stepped into a larger role with the Bills after making the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He appeared in all 17 games during the regular season, recording 23 catches for 245 yards and a touchdown.

Bills | Ray Davis worth keeping an eye on Tue Jul 7, 02:43 PM

Buffalo Bills RB Ray Davis is 'an excellent backup' to James Cook III, according to ESPN's Aaron Schatz.

Footballguys view: While Cook deservedly gets the accolades, Schatz notes that Davis averaged 4.7 yards per carry and 8.6 yards per reception with two receiving touchdowns in his reserve role last year. He was also one of the top kick returners in the NFL. Davis is being drafted as RB64 in the 17th round. That's a great price for an insurance policy.

Bills | Keon Coleman putting in extra work ahead of make-or-break season Tue Jul 7, 12:53 PM

Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman believes he's facing a "make or break" 2026 season, and his preparation for it has included work with former Bills star Stevie Johnson.

Footballguys view: Johnson reached out to Coleman after the end of a disappointing 2025 season. The 2024 second-round pick was benched at times for disciplinary reasons, and owner Terry Pegula noted his failure to develop after Sean McDermott's firing. Johnson said that Coleman has been "the opposite" of what he expected before meeting him and called the wideout "a masterful student" who is working on being more professional and on how to give Josh Allen exactly what he needs on a weekly basis. The Bills have expressed confidence in Coleman, and the team's offense would welcome that bet paying off.

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Bills | James Cook could see more passing game looks Tue Jun 30, 11:35 AM

Buffalo Bills RB James Cook could become a bigger part of the passing game with new offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, in the opinion of beat writer Matt Parrino.

Footballguys view: Parrino noted that Carmichael's time in New Orleans, working under Sean Payton, offers a clue: In his first five seasons as a pro, Alvin Kamara had the most receptions by a running back in any five-year span in NFL history. "I think one part of the evolution of this offense with Carmichael here now is getting Cook more involved in the passing game," Parrino said. Cook caught 44 passes in 2023, and Parrino believes that's a realistic total this year. Cook is being drafted as RB5 with the ninth pick overall. This news further solidifies that value.

Bills | Michael Hoecht hopes for medical clearance Mon Jun 29, 01:52 PM

Buffalo Bills DE Michael Hoecht (Achilles) is looking to receive medical clearance for contact by the time training camp begins.

Bills | Joshua Palmer rehab update Sun Jun 28, 11:14 AM

Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) said that he is close to being fully recovered from the ankle injury which caused him to miss five games last season, which ended up with a stint on the Reserve/Injured list.

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Bills | Cole Bishop rehab update Sat Jun 27, 10:25 AM

Buffalo Bills S Cole Bishop (knee) has been rehabbing at the team's facility after undergoing a knee procedure earlier in the offseason and is expected to be ready for training camp. Bishop said that he had been 'in and out' of participation in offseason practices, although he had been visible at team workouts and weight lifting sessions.

Bills | Keon Coleman has good minicamp Wed Jun 24, 02:11 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman was able to make some good plays during the mandatory minicamp and saw more work with WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) limited.

Footballguys view: According to USA Today's Nick Wojton, it was exactly the offseason start Coleman needed after the addition of DJ Moore. Coleman, 22, has had two inconsistent seasons with the Bills. Nonetheless, the Bills have been supportive of Coleman, with QB Josh Allen saying, "I'm not going to give up on [Coleman]," Allen said. "He's got too much ability, and I will not give up on him." Given his WR92 ADP, fantasy investors remain skeptical.

Bills | Desmond Reid cut from IR Mon Jun 22, 04:47 PM

Buffalo Bills RB Desmond Reid (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, June 22.

Bills | Joshua Palmer progressing Sat Jun 20, 02:45 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) participated in some team drills during the mandatory minicamp this week.

Footballguys view: Palmer is competing to be the no.3 receiver on the Bills' depth chart behind DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir. He should be pushed for that job by Keon Coleman (and others) in training camp.

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Bills | Michael Hoecht able to do things at minicamp Sat Jun 20, 02:31 PM

Buffalo Bills DE Michael Hoecht (Achilles) was able to participate in individual drills during the mandatory minicamp.

Bills | Josh Allen to work out with teammates Sat Jun 20, 02:29 PM

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen said he plans to work out with some of his offensive teammates leading up to training camp.

Footballguys view: This time of year, it's incredibly common for quarterbacks to get their receivers together for a passing camp of sorts. Allen is checking the box as he prepares his team to make another deep postseason run in 2026.

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Bills | Ian Wheeler signs with Buffalo Thu Jun 18, 02:06 PM

Free agent RB Ian Wheeler (Saints) signed with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, June 18. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bills | Dorian Strong moved to NFI list Sat Jun 13, 04:34 PM

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills CB Dorian Strong (neck) was moved to the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Friday, June 12, after clearing waivers.

Bills | Desmond Reid moved to IR Fri Jun 12, 06:06 PM

Buffalo Bills RB Desmond Reid (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Friday, June 12, after clearing waivers.

Bills | Jude Bowry signs rookie contract Fri Jun 12, 03:45 PM

Buffalo Bills OL Jude Bowry signed his rookie contract with the team on Friday, June 12. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bills | Dorian Strong waived Thu Jun 11, 06:53 PM

Buffalo Bills CB Dorian Strong (neck) was waived Thursday, June 11, with a non-football injury designation.

Bills | Buffalo adds two receivers Thu Jun 11, 04:13 PM

Free-agent WR Deven Thompkins (Falcons) and WR Max Tomczak (Bills) signed with the Buffalo Bills Thursday, June 11. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived WR Gabriel Benyard and waived/injured RB Desmond Reid (undisclosed).

Bills | Skyler Bell sits out Wednesday Wed Jun 10, 05:06 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell (leg) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 10, and had his left leg wrapped.

Footballguys view: Bell was getting some buzz a few days ago, but we'll keep an eye on this leg injury. DJ Moore is the clear top option here. Khalil Shakir will remain heavily involved. But a disappointing start from Keon Coleman could allow for Bell to see the field on three-receiver sets. He's a polished receiver who can be a fun weapon for Josh Allen. He's a name to know as training camp approaches.

Bills | Dorian Williams sidelined Wed Jun 10, 05:04 PM

Buffalo Bills LB Dorian Williams (undisclosed) has not been practicing this offseason because of an undisclosed injury but is expected to be ready for training camp, according to head coach Joe Brady.

Bills | Deven Thompkins trying out Wed Jun 10, 04:08 PM

Free-agent WR Deven Thompkins (Falcons) is participating in the Buffalo Bills mandatory minicamp this week on a tryout basis.

Bills | Cole Bishop recovering from surgery Wed Jun 10, 03:56 PM

Buffalo Bills S Cole Bishop (knee) has not been participating in offseason workouts because he is recovering from a knee procedure. He expects to be ready for training camp.

Bills | Michael Hoecht hopes to be ready for camp Sat Jun 6, 01:10 PM

Buffalo Bills DE Michael Hoecht (Achilles) has been working on the side during offseason workouts and hopes to be ready for the start of training camp.

Bills | Ed Oliver back at practice Tue Jun 2, 03:36 PM

Buffalo Bills DL Ed Oliver was back at practice for the team's OTAs on Tuesday, June 2, after missing time previously.

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Bills | Mac Dalena joins Bills Mon Jun 1, 01:09 PM

Free-agent WR Mac Dalena (Jets) signed with the Buffalo Bills Monday, June 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released CB Daryl Porter Jr.

Bills | DJ Moore still learning offense Mon Jun 1, 12:18 AM

Buffalo Bills WR DJ Moore said he still dealing with some 'growing pains' as he adjusts to the Buffalo offense, but he expects to be in 'great shape' as the offseason progresses. 'I mean, it's gonna be perfect later on,' Moore said.

Footballguys view: The Bills acquired Moore in a trade with the Bears in March, and he's had his first chance to work with quarterback Josh Allen over the last few weeks. And even though their connection and Moore's overall fit in the Buffalo offense are still coming together, the outlook is optimistic. "It's going good," Moore said. "I mean, it's gonna be perfect later on, but right now it's still growing pains." Allen had positive things to say this month about how Moore is acclimating to life with the Bills, who will be banking on a fully integrated Moore come the fall.

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Bills | Dorian Strong still wearing neck brace Sun May 31, 01:21 PM

Buffalo Bills CB Dorian Strong (neck) was spotted at organized team activities (OTAs) still wearing a neck brace, as he recovers from neck surgery. His future remains uncertain, as he makes his way back from injury.