‘”If we told him he has to go 80 reps, he’d go all 80, and he goes full speed with it all,” head coach Joe Brady said about Hoecht’s rehab this summer. “We’re working, you know, hand in hand in terms of, you know, the volume and the reps as we go, but he’s handling it great and he’s got a great mindset.”‘
Archives for August 4, 2026
Erie County officially transfers ownership of new Highmark Stadium to New York State
‘The team held a ribbon cutting ceremony and officially opened the new stadium in June, but the story of the new stadium really began more than a decade ago. You can find more information on the new stadium and the history behind it here.’
New defense offers daily test for Josh Allen
‘“There was a point where I knew the calls… it makes it easier. Now I’m still trying to listen for some of the calls — but no idea what’s going on yet, which is good,” Allen said.’
New York State takes ownership of new Highmark Stadium
‘Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said for the first time since 1973, the county is no longer in the stadium ownership business. “The historic investment made in our community is complete and as fans of the Buffalo Bills we can all look forward to enjoying football games and other events at the brand new 60,000 seat stadium,” Poloncarz said.’
Joe Brady runs half of Bills practice in full pads on first day they’re allowed to fully suit up
‘Brady had the team fully suited for individual drills before players shed their shoulder pads for team reps, a decision he said was rooted in the team’s mentality heading into the season.’
Bills legend Marv Levy celebrates his 101st birthday
‘”It was great seeing Coach Marv Levy at the @nsccshow in Chicago. Tomorrow he celebrates an incredible 101st birthday! Wishing a very happy birthday to a wonderful man,” Theismann said.’
Erie County officially hands deed of Highmark Stadium to New York State
‘”Today’s ownership tranfser caps off a significant series of events that resulted in the construction of a state-of-the-art facility. As a result, for the first time since 1972, Erie County is no longer in the stadium ownership business,” Poloncarz said in a statement announcing the transfer.’
After injury sidelined him last season, Tyler Bass is back for the Bills
‘“The journey is not, oh, you get something fixed, and it’s just going to be like this,” Bass said as he pointed upward. “It’s going to be up down, up down. It’s been a slow process for sure.”’
Bills take unusual approach to first padded practice
‘Before day four began at St. John Fisher, head coach Joe Brady told the media that the team would wear pads for individual and seven-on-seven drills, but then take them off before they began full-team 11-on-11. This is very unusual for an NFL team to do for their first day of pads at training camp, as most coaches want their squads to be as prepared to hit and get hit as possible. Brady has a different opinion.’
Buffalo Bills’ Dion Dawkins opens up about year 10 with new head coach Joe Brady
‘This is Dawkins’ first season not being coached by Sean McDermott, so he had one simple request for new coach Joe Brady. “I told Brady, like I said, please, just keep it fun. You know, like, to get the best version of me, I gotta be able to not be fully grown. Please allow me to just be free and just be, try to stay a kid as long as possible,” Dawkins said.’
Bills Training Camp day 4: Bills ramp up practice with shoulder pads
‘News10NBC was there for day four of the camp at St. John Fisher University and saw Allen practicing his throws and rushes. Monday’s practice is the first with pads, and Tuesday’s practice will be the first with contact.’
‘We’re fortunate’ | Bills head coach Joe Brady provides injury update on C.J. Gardner-Johnson
‘”We’re fortunate. Anytime you see a lower body extremity injury, and in the manner in which some of those happen, there’s always a bad possibility with it. But we got good news and we’ll see how his body recovers,” Bills head coach Joe Brady said.’
What we learned about the Bills on Day 4 of Training Camp 2026
‘Players and coaches are taking note of this leadership style. Chubb even hosted rookie outside linebacker TJ Parker in Miami during the break so the rookie could learn from a vet who’s played in 90 games.’