‘Cook, a Pro Bowl alternate in his fourth NFL season who is seeking a contract extension and significant raise in final year of a rookie contract paying him $5.3 million in salary, took one rep with the first-team offense during on-field warmups and did not play in the exhibition game that the New York Giants won 34-25.’
BillsBeat - August 10, 2025
Bills fall in preseason opener with Trubisky, White taking snaps
‘Mitchell Trubisky got the start in place of Josh Allen, who stood on the sideline and stayed healthy. Trubisky completed 9 of 13 passes for 138 yards, which included an 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dawson Knox.’
Bills fans celebrate Kids Day at final preseason game in Highmark Stadium history
‘The stands were filled with young fans sporting jerseys, face paint and foam fingers, many experiencing their first taste of Bills football. Parents said bringing their children this year carries extra weight, knowing the team will move into a new stadium across the street in 2026.’
James Cook holds out in preseason amid contract standoff with Bills
‘When it came to having him actually play in Buffalo’s preseason opener against the New York Giants, Cook declined as part of a contract standoff now reaching its first full week.’
Bills lose to the Giants in their final preseason game at Highmark Stadium
‘The Buffalo Bills hosted the New York Giants on Saturday for the team’s final preseason game in their current stadium.’
Bills Block Party set to return to East and Alexander next month
‘This is a ticketed event, but attendees 12 and under get in for free. Pre-sale tickets are $5, or you can pay $12 at the door.’
Tyrell Shavers impresses in Buffalo Bills first preseason game
‘Shavers, who caught one pass for 58 yards, finished with two catches and a team-high 70 receiving yards. For a player who seems to have his last shot at making the Bills roster, Shavers impressed.’
StubHub appears to fine sellers for posting free Bills training camp tickets, violating NY law
‘When News10NBC contacted StubHub, the company took the tickets down and then contacted sellers like Greg in an email. They asked for “proof of purchase.”’
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‘Combined, the three QBs finished the day 27-38 passing for 341 yards. Trubisky recorded one touchdown pass while White threw for two scores in the second half.’
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‘”It’s the time to make mistakes—it’s preseason,” Bosa said. “Learn from it, get some of the bad reps out of the way before the real thing starts. These games are helpful to see where we’re at, and to have the young guys get a lot of reps. A lot of these guys, it’s their first time out there on an NFL field. There’s a lot to clean up, but that’s why you play these games.”‘
BillsBeat - August 9, 2025
With Tyler Bass still injured, Bills sign kicker Caden Davis
‘The move comes a day ahead of the team’s preseason opener Saturday against the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium. Tyler Bass is not expected to play in that game for the Bills because of an injury, necessitating the addition of Davis, a 24-year-old rookie who played in college at Ole Miss.’
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‘Trubisky is the early favorite, in part because of his starting experience, but he has also been the better of the two quarterbacks in recent practices. The second overall pick in the 2021 draft will start against the Giants, which will give him one or two drives with the Bills’ first-team offense. White has poise and understands the system, but Trubisky’s athleticism is one reason he has the edge. We’ll also see the Bills’ fourth quarterback, Shane Buechele.’
Brian Daboll, St. Francis grad and former Bills assistant, returns to Highmark Stadium one final time
‘“It’s a special place,” Daboll said during a phone interview with The Buffalo News this week. “The people in that area love the Buffalo Bills. It’s just a cool experience when you get to go back home and play in that stadium. It’s a loud stadium. Obviously, they are an incredible football team, so it’s a cool thing to be able to go back.”’
Design should make wind less of a factor at new Buffalo Bills stadium
‘The façade, aesthetically, is being built to mimic classic Buffalo architecture and as a nod to former city stadiums, but maybe more importantly, it will create a barrier to the wind.’
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‘Unlike their counterparts in Buffalo, Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane, both of who are rock solid in their positions now into their ninth years, this is probably a make-or-break season for Daboll and Schoen in New York.’