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Reggie Gilliam Reggie Gilliam Suits up vs. Giants Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 7:30 PM Gilliam (groin) secured his only target for 19 yards during Saturday's 35-24 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: Gilliam had been managing a groin injury, but he was healthy enough to suit up for preseason action Saturday and connect with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky for a 19-yard gain in the second quarter. The fullback appeared in 15 regular-season games with Buffalo in 2024, though he only logged three carries for seven yards in that span.
Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Sees limited work Saturday Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 4:55 PM Kincaid caught his only target for 10 yards in Saturday's 34-25 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: The third-year tight end hauled in a Mitchell Trubisky pass on Buffalo's first drive and quickly checked out of the game after that, with Dawson Knox instead catching a red-zone TD pass from Trubisky in the second quarter. Kincaid is locked into the top spot on the depth chart, but his first task in 2025 is just to stay on the field. Knee injuries limited him to 13 regular-season games last season and resulted in 44 catches for 448 yards and two touchdowns on 75 targets, a big step back in production from his dynamic rookie campaign. Kincaid appeared fully healthy in Saturday's cameo appearance, but he's already dealt with some knee soreness in training camp, an ominous sign for his fantasy value.
Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Two grabs in preseason opener Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 4:49 PM Palmer caught two of three targets for 21 yards in Saturday's 34-25 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: All three targets came with Mitchell Trubisky under center, as Josh Allen sat out Buffalo's first exhibition contest. Palmer has been getting some buzz in training camp as a receiver who can provide Allen with a deep threat to complement Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid underneath, but the former Charger may not get much of a chance to show chemistry with his new starting QB in the preseason. Palmer's best campaign while catching passes from Justin Herbert came in 2022, when he turned 107 targets into 72 catches for 769 yards and three TDs over 16 regular-season games.
Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Leading rusher in preseason loss Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 4:44 PM Johnson carried the ball three times for 26 yards in Saturday's 34-25 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: The veteran was the second running back into the game for the Bills, as James Cook stayed on the sidelines and Ray Davis got the start. Johnson wound up leading Buffalo in rushing on the afternoon despite playing only one drive, as he churned out gains of 14, eight and four yards to help set up a Dawson Knox touchdown. Cook is staging a hold-in while seeking a contract extension, and if he absence lingers into the regular season or he doesn't get back to practice in time to get up to full speed ahead of Week 1, Johnson could see a significant early-season workload in tandem with Davis.
Ray Davis Ray Davis Shows off versatility Saturday Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 4:38 PM Davis carried the ball four times for seven yards, caught one of two targets for seven yards and kicked an extra point in Saturday's 34-25 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: James Cook was in uniform but didn't play as he continues his hold-in to try and get a contract extension, putting Davis in the backfield as the starting running back. He played most of the first half, giving way to Ty Johnson for one possession, but the highlight of Davis' afternoon was a wounded duck of a PAT after a Dawson Knox touchdown in the second quarter, as he auditioned to be Buffalo's emergency kicker while Tyler Bass (pelvis) is sidelined. Caden Davis would handle regular placekicking duties should Bass not be ready for Week 1, but Davis the RB could have his plate full on offense anyway if Cook's contract dispute lingers into the regular season, or if he isn't fully up to speed. The second-year back may be ready for bigger volume -- in the one game Cook missed in 2024, Davis erupted for 97 rushing yards and 55 receiving yards during a Week 6 win over the Jets.
Mitchell Trubisky Mitchell Trubisky Efficient in preseason loss Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 4:28 PM Trubisky completed nine of 13 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 34-25 preseason loss to the Giants. Analysis: With Josh Allen held out, Trubisky got the start and played the entire first half, capping his performance with an 11-yard TD toss to Dawson Knox in the second quarter. Trubisky is locked into the No. 2 QB spot for the Bills, a role that afforded him only 26 pass attempts over nine regular-season appearances in 2024, with most of that volume coming in a Week 18 start when nothing was on the line for Buffalo.
James Cook James Cook Doesn't play Saturday Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 4:02 PM Cook, who was in uniform during pre-game warmups, didn't play in Saturday's 34-25 preseason loss to the Giants, Jonah Bronstein of wivb.com reports. Analysis: After reporting to training camp and fully participating for the first two weeks, Cook had been "holding in" since Sunday, citing "business" reasons for his non-participation in the team's last four practices. On Saturday, however, Cook took one rep with the Bills' first-team offense during warmups before sitting out a contest that top QB Josh Allen was held out of. Per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, coach Sean McDermott noted that he had a conversation with Cook on Friday, with the running back agreeing to warm up, but declining to play Saturday due to his contract situation.
James Cook James Cook Spotted in warmups Saturday Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 11:43 AM Cook participated in warmups ahead of Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: While it's unclear if the running back will see any action in the contest, the fact the Cook is in uniform Saturday after having been sitting out practice of late is worth noting. Cook, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Bills, is seeking an extension with the team.
James Cook James Cook No return to practice Thu, Aug 7, 2025, 8:55 AM Cook (contract) isn't practicing Thursday, Alex Brasky of Bills Digest reports. Analysis: Cook is out for a fourth straight practice, after making it clear over the weekend that he was sitting out (or "holding in") for "business" reasons. Bills coach Sean McDermott said Thursday morning that he expected Cook to practice, but the running back wasn't with his teammates when they went out on the field for the start of the session. Ray Davis and Ty Johnson will continue taking most of the first-team snaps in Cook's absence.
Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Expected back for Week 1 Thu, Aug 7, 2025, 8:21 AM Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that Shakir (ankle) should be ready for the start of the regular season, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Shakir is considered week-to-week due to a high-ankle sprain, an injury he picked up during practice last Friday. Optimism for Week 1 is encouraging, though at this stage it seems fairly possible he misses all three of Buffalo's preseason contests. In the meantime, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer will lead the Bills' first-team wide receiver corps during Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants, in which Mitchell Trubisky will take the helm at quarterback while the starting unit plays roughly one quarter, per Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site.
Mitchell Trubisky Mitchell Trubisky To play a quarter or so Saturday Thu, Aug 7, 2025, 8:18 AM Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that Trubisky will open Saturday's preseason game against the Giants with the starters, and that Buffalo's first-team unit will play about a quarter, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports. Analysis: Trubisky will get an opportunity to work with the first-team unit Saturday while franchise quarterback Josh Allen sits out. The expectation is that Trubisky will see action in all three of the Bills' preseason matchups, with the following two games coming Aug. 17 against the Bears and Aug. 23 versus Tampa Bay, though it's possible Allen gets a chance to suit up in one or both of those contests.
Josh Allen Josh Allen Won't play Saturday Thu, Aug 7, 2025, 8:14 AM Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that Allen will not suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports. Analysis: Allen will rest Saturday while backup Mitchell Trubisky gets the start at quarterback, though McDermott said the rest of the starters will play roughly a quarter, per Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site. It remains to be seen how much action Allen, who signed a six-year, $330 million contract extension with Buffalo this offseason, will see in the team's two remaining preseason contests.
Mike White Mike White In competition for backup role Wed, Aug 6, 2025, 10:29 AM White and Mitchell Trubisky are in a competition for a backup role that will likely extend throughout the preseason, Lance Lysowski reports. Analysis: White signed to the Bills' practice squad last season and appeared in Week 18 behind backup Mitchell Trubisky. The 30-year-old has attempted just eight passes over the past two seasons, but has an opportunity to secure a backup role as Trubisky is a potential cap on the final year of his two-year, $5.2 million contract.
Mitchell Trubisky Mitchell Trubisky Competing for backup role Wed, Aug 6, 2025, 10:09 AM Trubisky and Mike White are in a backup QB competition that will likely extend throughout the preseason, Lance Lysowski reports. Analysis: Trubisky made an appearance in nine games last season for the Bills, backing up quarterback Josh Allen. Though the 30-year-old was ahead of Mike White on the depth chart last season, Trubisky is entering his final season of a two-year, $5.2 million contract, making the ninth-year pro a potential cap casualty if the competition is at all close.
James Cook James Cook No practice again Wed, Aug 6, 2025, 8:28 AM Cook (contract) won't practice Wednesday, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports. Analysis: The hold in extends to a third straight practice, with Cook showing up to the team facility but refraining from on-field activities for what he's called "business" reasons. He's entering the final year of his rookie contract and seeking an extension, after finishing the 2024 regular season with 18 touchdowns in 16 games. Cook took part in June minicamp and the first week-plus of training camp, seemingly without limitations.
Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Seeing more work with starters Tue, Aug 5, 2025, 11:01 AM Johnson and Ray Davis are getting more first-team reps while James Cook (contract) is absent from practices, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports. Analysis: Cook was an observer at the past couple practices, making it clear to reporters that his lack of activity was due to "business" and not an injury. He's seeking an extension ahead of the final year of his rookie contract, now opting for a "hold in" after fully participating in the first week-plus of training camp. Davis presumably would fill in as the lead runner if Cook were to miss time during the regular season, but Johnson could also see his role grow in that scenario. Johnson got most of his playing time in passing situations last year, finishing the regular season with 59 touches for 497 yards and four TDs on 289 offensive snaps.
Ray Davis Ray Davis Filling in for Cook Tue, Aug 5, 2025, 9:59 AM Davis and Ty Johnson are getting more first-team reps while James Cook (contract) misses practice, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports. Analysis: Cook skipped some voluntary offseason sessions, but he was present for mandatory activities and then practiced at training camp up until Sunday, when he watched from the sideline without pads and told reports his absence was on account of "business." The most likely outcome is Cook signing an extension at some point before Week 1 and getting back out on the field, but there's always at least a slight aspect of added risk when dealing with a holdout (or in this case, a "hold in"). Davis and Johnson both played well when called upon last year, combining for 1,128 total yards and 10 touchdowns on 189 touches while Cook went for 1,267 yards and 18 TDs on 239 touches. Davis was the lead runner in the one game Cook missed, taking 20 carries for 97 yards (and three catches for 55 yards) in a Week 6 win over the Jets.
Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Back at practice Monday Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 10:24 AM Palmer (groin) was present for practice Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Palmer didn't practice Sunday, but the fact that he suited up for Monday's session and was able to take part in individual drills, per Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News, suggests that his groin injury isn't anything major. It remains to be seen, however, if the wideout will see any action in Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants.
James Cook James Cook Not practicing Monday Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 8:46 AM Cook is present for Monday's practice but not in uniform as he seeks a new contract, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports. Analysis: He reported for June minicamp and the start of training camp before switching things up Sunday and seemingly moving to a "hold in" approach -- whereby he shows up to practice and meetings but doesn't do on-field work. When reporters asked him Sunday why he wasn't practicing, Cook simply said "business," a one-word answer that was also his response to the beat writers' other questions. In any case, his absence from practice frees up more first-team reps for Ray Davis and Ty Johnson.
Reggie Gilliam Reggie Gilliam Working through groin injury Sun, Aug 3, 2025, 3:41 PM Gilliam did not participate in Sunday's training camp practice due to a groin injury, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports. Analysis: Gilliam may have picked up the injury during Friday's practice session, and he'll be held out as a precaution to avoid aggravation. The Bills don't have any other fullback on the roster, but if Gilliam were to miss Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants, Buffalo could opt to use tight ends Jackson Hawes, Zach Davidson or Matt Sokol as backfield blockers in run schemes.