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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Sitting out Wednesday's practice
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 1:50 PM
Johnson (lower leg) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Johnson has been a spectator for practices since Aug. 8, when he appeared to sustain a right leg injury during a 1-on-1 drill. Though he still has two more days to potentially fit in some on-field work prior to Sunday's game against the Texans, Johnson may be trending toward an absence in Week 1. If Johnson ends up missing the season opener, the Bills would have more snaps on passing downs available for lead back James Cook. |
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Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Practicing Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 1:35 PM
Shakir (undisclosed) is on the practice field Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After being sidelined recently by an undisclosed injury, Shakir's presence on the field is an encouraging sign for the wide receiver's availability for Sunday's season opener against the Texans. He's expected to face added competition for targets from trade pickup DJ Moore and a healthy Dalton Kincaid this season. |
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Keon Coleman Keon Coleman Designated as starter on depth chart
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 2:47 PM
Coleman (foot) is listed as one of three starting receivers on the Bills' unofficial depth chart for Sunday's season opener versus the Texans, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir are secure as Buffalo's top two wideouts in some order, Coleman could be prioritized ahead of Joshua Palmer for the No. 3 spot when the season gets underway. After averaging 9.8 yards per target as a rookie in 2024, Coleman dropped all the way down to 6.8 per game during his sophomore season and also drew the ire of the coaching staff for his lack of professionalism, which played a part in him being a healthy inactive on four occasions. Coleman appears to have received a clean slate entering 2026, and after a strong showing during minicamp, he continued to make a positive impression in training camp before spraining his right foot in an Aug. 18 preseason game against the Panthers. The injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, and if he can return to full practice at some point this week, Coleman looks like he could handle a notable role in the passing game in the season opener. |
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Joshua Palmer Joshua Palmer Outside top three on depth chart
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 1:48 PM
The Bills list all of DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman (foot) ahead of Palmer on their unofficial depth chart for Week 1 posted Tuesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: During his first season in Buffalo in 2025, Palmer produced a 22-303-0 receiving line on 37 targets over his 12 appearances before missing both of the team's playoff contests due to an ankle injury. Though he was declared fully healthy ahead of training camp, Palmer looks like he may have been surpassed in the pecking order at receiver by Coleman, a 2024 second-round pick who showed promise as a rookie but fell out of favor with the Bills toward the end of the past season. While the Bills retained most of their offensive coaching staff from 2025 with Joe Brady getting promoted from coordinator to head coach after Sean McDermott was dismissed, Coleman appears to be entering the upcoming season with a clean slate and could be prioritized ahead of Palmer, whose need as a vertical threat had already been lessened following the acquisition of Moore. |
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Back to work
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 12:02 PM
Bernard (undisclosed) returned to practice this week, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Analysis: GM Brandon Beane stated a day earlier that the starting inside linebacker was "nicked up a little bit" and even went so far as to say "we'll see" about his Week 1 status, but it sounds like Bernard should be ready to play in the opener at Houston, even if he gets an injury designation. Bernard has come way down from his career regular-season high of 143 total tackles in 2023, mostly due to injuries, and he'll be playing in a new-look 3-4 defense this season as an inside linebacker instead of manning the middle. |
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Josh Allen Josh Allen Logs one appearance in preseason
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 4:21 PM
Allen made one appearance during the Bills' three-game preseason schedule.
Analysis: Allen suited up for a preseason Week 1 matchup with the Panthers on Aug. 15 and led two scoring drives, completing six of eight passes for 111 yards and one touchdown. His final connection with Keon Coleman resulted in a nine-yard touchdown, after which Allen's exhibition action came to a close. The cameo displayed that Allen already was in midseason form, and he'll be aiming to get back to 4,000 yards through the air in 2026 for the first time since doing so in four consecutive campaigns from 2020-23. He'll be aided in that quest by the offseason addition of WR DJ Moore. |
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Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Optimism regarding Week 1
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 3:34 PM
Per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com, "there's currently optimism" that Shakir (undisclosed) will be available Week 1 against the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 13
Analysis: Since making an appearance preseason Week 1 on Aug. 15, Shakir has been sidelined due to an undisclosed injury, including no activity at Tuesday's practice. The Bills will post their first Week 1 injury report next Wednesday, and how he's listed then will provide a sense for his status ahead of the regular-season opener. |
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Back at practice Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 6:57 PM
McGovern (leg) was cleared to participate in Tuesday's practice, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
Analysis: McGovern has been sidelined for the last few weeks by a right leg injury that he sustained in early August. He was cleared to return to practice Tuesday, an indication that he'll be available for the Bills' regular-season opener against the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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Keon Coleman Keon Coleman Gets back on practice field
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:23 PM
Coleman (right foot/toe) was present at Tuesday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Coleman sustained a sprained right foot/toe in the Bills' preseason opener Aug. 15, but he ditched his low walking boot as of last Thursday and now appears set to mix back into drills. The extent of his activity Tuesday isn't known, but he still has nearly two weeks to get healthy ahead of a Week 1 road matchup with the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Still not practicing
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:11 PM
Shakir (undisclosed) remains sidelined at Tuesday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Shakir was able to suit up for preseason Week 1 against the Panthers on Saturday, Aug. 15, hauling in both of his targets for 41 yards while playing eight offensive snaps. However, he's been out of drills since Aug. 20 and didn't suit up for the Bills' final two exhibitions due to an undisclosed injury. Buffalo opens the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 13 at Houston, giving him less than two weeks to get himself ready for game action. |
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Ty Johnson Ty Johnson Remains idle Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:10 PM
Johnson (lower leg) remains sidelined at Tuesday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Johnson exited practice in early August and has been dealing with some sort of issue in his leg for the better part of a full month now. He resumed running and sprinting last week. Turning 29 later this month, Johnson has carved out a role on game days with the Bills, but he's more of a nuisance than anything in fantasy. Even if James Cook were to go down with an injury, Johnson's role likely wouldn't change all that much, as Ray Davis is Cook's more direct backup as a rusher. Johnson has averaged just 3.9 touches per game over his 34 regular-season appearances dating back to the start of the 2024 campaign. |
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Placed on IR, designated to return
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 11:09 PM
Durant (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Bills on Sunday with a designation to return.
Analysis: Durant compiled six total tackles (three solo) during the preseason, but he appears to have picked up an undisclosed injury at some point along the way. As a result, the 2026 fifth-round pick will be forced to miss at least four regular-season contests to open his rookie campaign. |
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Tyrell Shavers Tyrell Shavers Moved to reserve/PUP list
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 11:04 PM
Shavers (knee) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Shavers missed the entirety of training camp and the preseason while he continues to recover from a torn ACL that he suffered in the team's 27-24 win over the Jaguars in the 2025 wild-card round. The wide receiver will now be forced to sit out at least four contests to begin the regular season, and the earliest he'll be able to make his season debut is Week 5 against the Rams on Monday Night Football. |
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Dalton Kincaid Dalton Kincaid Doesn't play in preseason finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:12 PM
Kincaid was held out of Thursday's exhibition win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Kincaid's absence was simply for rest and injury-avoidance purposes, as Buffalo sat out all of its key regular-season starters. Kincaid ended up playing in just one preseason contest, logging nine snaps without seeing any targets. He's slated to be a key target for Josh Allen in the passing game this season and will next take the field in Week 1 versus Houston on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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DJ Moore DJ Moore Rests during preseason finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:57 PM
Moore didn't play against the Steelers in Thursday's exhibition victory.
Analysis: Buffalo elected to rest the bulk of its projected regular-season starters, including Moore, for the team's final preseason game. The veteran wideout saw action in one exhibition contest, catching three of four targets for 61 yards. Moore left that game early due to an ankle injury but has since returned to practice, so he should be good to go as the Bills' top wideout in Week 1 of the regular season versus a tough Texans defense. |
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James Cook III James Cook III Sits out preseason finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:26 PM
Cook didn't play during Buffalo's exhibition win over Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Analysis: The Bills rested most of their projected regular-season starters, so Cook's absence was expected. The star running back finished the preseason slate having appeared in one game, logging 21 yards on five carries. Cook will now look ahead to Week 1, when he's slated to lead Buffalo's backfield against a tough Texans defense on Sunday, Sept. 13. Ray Davis is expected to work as his top backup. |
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Ray Davis Ray Davis Tough night in final exhibition contest
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:02 AM
Davis didn't receive a touch on offense but gained 11 yards on two punt returns while losing a fumble in Thursday's 28-27 preseason win over the Steelers.
Analysis: His muffed punt return at the Buffalo 12-yard line in the first quarter led directly to Pittsburgh's first TD of the game on the very next play. It was a tough way for Davis to end his preseason, but the third-year RB has never returned a punt in his NFL career. Davis' spot as the No. 2 back behind James Cook seems fairly secure however, after he averaged 4.7 yards on 58 carries over 17 regular-season games last year. |
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Skyler Bell Skyler Bell Strong pro debut
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:50 PM
Bell caught seven passes for 49 yards and rushed once for 28 yards and a score in Buffalo's 28-27 preseason win over the Steelers on Thursday.
Analysis: The rookie fourth-rounder out of UConn led the Bills in both receiving and rushing on the night. He had missed both preseason games due to a lower-body injury but returned to practice last week and was ready to go for the preseason finale. Bell is battling with Mecole Hardman, Trent Sherfield and Dante Pettis for last last spot or two on the final roster, but given that Bell has more upside than those three teammates, this may be enough that he'll be wearing a jersey in Week 1 against the Texans. |
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Khalil Shakir Khalil Shakir Not suited up Thursday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 5:06 PM
Shakir (undisclosed) isn't in uniform for Thursday's preseason contest against the Steelers, Alex Brasky of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Shakir now will miss a second consecutive exhibition due to an undisclosed injury that has sidelined him for the past week. Fellow position mates Keon Coleman (foot/toe) and Tyrell Shavers (knee, active/PUP) also aren't suited up Thursday. Shakir will set his sights on getting healthy for the Bills' Week 1 road matchup with the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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Keon Coleman Keon Coleman Sheds walking boot
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 4:50 PM
Coleman (right foot/toe) isn't in uniform for Thursday's preseason game against the Steelers, but he wasn't wearing a walking boot, Alex Brasky of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Coleman has been tending to a sprained right foot/toe that he sustained in the Bills' exhibition opener, which forced him to don a low walking boot since then. Shedding the boot is a positive sign in his recovery effort, but Coleman will join Khalil Shakir (undisclosed) and Tyrell Shavers (knee, active/PUP) as injured Buffalo wide receivers that won't suit up Thursday. Coleman will turn his focus to getting completely healthy for the team's regular-season opener Sunday, Sept. 13 at Houston. |
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