‘Hairston was on crutches outside the team facility at St. John Fisher after practice.’
BillsBeat - August 1, 2025
Rochester native went undercover with the FBI, coached three current Bills: His wild ride
‘During their time at St. Thomas, Rochester native Dave Billitier – who has been a volunteer coach there for close to two decades – knew they were going to join the long list of players the school has sent to the NFL. But the fact that Palmer, Moore and Bosa are all going through their first training camp in Billitier’s hometown at St. John Fisher University feels like a full circle moment for him.’
Another Bills WR exits practice & the summer of Keon Coleman continues (Day 7 observations)
‘Even with the up-tempo activity being limited, the Bills saw another wide receiver exit practice. Joshua Palmer took the field with his teammates on Thursday and was running routes versus air with Josh Allen. After hauling in a pass from the quarterback, Palmer went to the sideline and talked with the athletic training staff.’
Defensive front flashes, more injuries headline Bills camp day 7
‘One of the stars of camp so far, wide receiver Josh Palmer, left practice with an apparent injury. After running routes against air, he parted for the sidelines to talk to the athletic training staff. Palmer was spotted on the sideline without his helmet and did not return to the field the rest of the day. No update on Palmer’s status has been made available yet.’
Training camp observations: Patient Zach Davidson making the most of his first-team reps with the Bills
‘“There was never a doubt that I wasn’t going to try and come back,” Davidson said. “I just stayed the course and continued working. I knew my opportunity would come. I’m still working for that now.”‘
Bills backup OL Anderson week to week after knee surgery; right tackle Brown cleared to practice
‘Anderson was hurt during practice on Monday. Though a backup, Anderson played an extensive role last year in being used as a tackle-eligible when Buffalo went to a six-lineman formation. He finished with four starts in 17 games, while also contributing on special teams.’
Bills injured star getting close to returning from PUP list
‘One of their injured players who has yet to suit up for camp is right tackle Spencer Brown, who is currently on the PUP list with a back injury. However, it looks like Buffalo’s right tackle is getting close to returning.’
Bills DC Bobby Babich gives two-word instructions to star linebacker Matt Milano
‘”Stay healthy,” Babich said.’
Top target of Josh Allen suits up for first time during Buffalo Bills training camp
‘One player who had yet to practice through the first week of camp was tight end Dawson Knox. The long-time tight end and reliable target of Josh Allen has been nursing a hamstring injury, but took the practice field for the first time on Thursday.’
Position battles at middle linebacker, safety heating up
‘Starter Terrel Bernard has been out several days with a hamstring injury, which means Baylon Spector and Joe Andreessen have both been given chances to step into his role as defensive play-caller.’
Bills fans ready for final season at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park
‘”Definitely want to do one more time at Highmark this year. Excited for the new stadium, like everyone is, but I definitely want to get into, at least, one game this year, for sure,” said Bills fan Zach Wagner from Rochester.’
4 takeaways: Bills injury updates, position battles, stadium return, more from camp
‘Meanwhile second-year safety Cole Bishop, another young defender being groomed for the starting lineup, was held out of practice Tuesday with a quadriceps injury. Bishop hurt his shoulder last summer and started his rookie season on injured reserve. A groin issue limited him during minicamp.’
Coleman, Ogunjobi take some attention away from Hairston injury
‘But here’s something that impressed me most today from Coleman. He came through the line of scrimmage near the goal line as a lead blocker for James Cook, sticking Taylor Rapp in the hole and clearing the way for Cook to score.’
Local businesses prep for return of the Bills' Return of the Blue & Red practice
‘“We’re definitely ready for Bills season, we’ve been ready all year,” said Jocelyn Conaway, a bartender and server at Oneil’s Stadium Inn.’
Bills WR Palmer as ‘intellectual as it gets’
‘“What are you trying to get done today? Where do you need to be? Where do you need to get to? It’s a lot of things that you have to think about,” Palmer said. “When you’re intentional, you know when you’ve made a mistake.”’