‘“It’s been good, especially now that we’ve gotten pads on, because I think that’s what showcases a lot of Dorian’s strengths,” Bills inside linebackers coach John Egorugwu said. “So I was excited to get him back here. I think we’re building some good depth. I really like where he’s at, especially not getting to do much this entire offseason, and then coming in here and hitting the ground running.”’
Archives for August 5, 2026
Bills observations: Punches fly during hard-hitting camp practice
‘No stranger to confrontation each summer when the Buffalo Bills strap on their shoulder pads, Oliver shoved offensive lineman Alec Anderson as soon as a coach blew the whistle to signal the end of a play Tuesday morning at St. John Fisher University.’
Bills notebook: Tyler Bass continues ramp up; Terrel Bernard finds new approach
‘“But I don’t think you skip steps. It starts from ground zero. He’s working with two new holders right now, that’s a part of that comfort, so it’s going to be a rep thing. But he looks like he did on tape, and everything’s going well so far.”‘
Bills lineman savors punching rookie after cheap shot at practice
‘“That’s football for you, that’s what it is,” said rookie linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr who delivered a late hit on tight end Dalton Kincaid which sparked a mini-brawl late in the session.’
Why Bills kicker hasn’t attempted a field goal all training camp
‘Bass has been kicking behind the scenes. The Bills haven’t reached the point in their training camp schedule when they want to work extensively on field goals.’
Bills president on new stadium tailgating concerns: ‘Nothing has really changed’
‘”Nothing has really changed significantly,” Guelli told the Democrat and Chronicle. “We’re just reminding people about the rules around tailgating. “We want people to tailgate. It’s part of the experience of attending a game.”‘
It just feels fake’: D.J. Moore’s TD grab has Bills teammates buzzing after pads-on camp practice
‘“When you watch stuff like that, it just feels fake, like how beautiful that play was,” Shakir recalled about the pass and catch after practice. “D.J. was just gliding. All three DBs looked like they were really straining to get there, and D.J. is kind of just chilling. The ball, absolutely unreal, (Josh) dropped it right in the bread basket, and (for) D.J. to finish that play, man, it’s a beautiful thing to see the connection there, every single day, not just that catch.”’
Takeaways from Bills first full practice in pads
‘The highlight of the day came from the star of this year’s camp, wide receiver DJ Moore. The play also featured a cameo from Josh Allen, who on the first play of 11-on-11 action dropped a pass into Moore’s arms as he was surrounded by Christian Benford, Cole Bishop and Maxwell Hairston in coverage. Moore secured the catch and emerged from a wrestling match with Hairston going to the ground with the football for a 50-yard touchdown.’
Linebacker Keonta Jenkins pushing to be latest Bills players to leap from the practice squad
‘Jenkins was making a push toward the Buffalo Bills’ 53-man roster bubble last year until a hand injury in a Week 2 preseason game against the Chicago Bears cost him the remainder of the preseason. Still, Jenkins was among the last to be notified they were released on cutdown day.’
Training camp update: The Bills are finding new ways to embrace physicality as the sport evolves
‘Maybe the rookie linebacker’s hit on tight end Dalton Kincaid was a tad late. It probably would have been flagged in a game. And it definitely left the Buffalo Bills offensive linemen unhappy.’
This sports ‘fashionista’ not a fan of Bills new uniforms
‘Look, I’m all for paying homage to the past, and I applaud the designers attempt to honor Buffalo’s gritty, industrial heritage, which includes the Nickel City designation that became popular between 1913 and 1938 when the U.S. mint issued nickels featuring bison heads. But these new, gray uniforms don’t remind me of that heritage, and neither does the blue helmet with the kinetic red sash that I’m told is supposed to represent a buffalo.’
Bills RB James Cook is looking to improve, a year after he led the NFL in rushing
‘“I don’t like to talk about last year, because last year is in the past. This year is a new year,” Cook said last week. “Put last year behind me, and just come out here to do it again.”’
Tyler Bass has been in a process, but about to join practice
‘”We just go step-by-step with it and try to put him environments that he’s going to be in, we build from there. We’ve done some individual and team stuff, but it hasn’t worked out for us to be on the field quite yet, but that will happen later on this week and then again at the stadium.’
Things get testy on first full day of pads at Bills camp
‘Not only was it a full day with pads here at St. John Fisher University, but there was plenty of physicality and, predictably on the first day of hitting, several skirmishes and minor fights.’
Erie County’s new role at Highmark Stadium
‘”We go from the owner, the landlord, to basically being a vendor who was hired to provide these services,” says Poloncarz. “We are providing services, but we’re getting reimbursed by the Bills for our costs.” He says the county will provide stadium security through the sheriff’s office. “We are providing public works and closing of roads and other types of things on game days, as well as emergency services. Our Department of Homeland Security emergency services will be there, as well as our emergency medical services,” explains Poloncarz.”‘