‘Coach Sean McDermott announced his franchise quarterback will not play during the preseason opener Saturday. The rest of the team’s starters will play about a quarter, although there are a few exceptions.’
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Epenesa looks for breakout contract year with Buffalo
‘The Bills are hoping to see more of that from Epenesa when the 2025 season starts. So, too, is Epenesa, who is entering his sixth year with Buffalo and the second contract year of his career.’
Bills to rest Allen in preseason opener against Giants, Cook skips 4th practice in contract standoff
‘McDermott noted that while Cook has declined to practice, he is taking part in walk-through sessions and attending team meetings. The fourth-year player, who was the NFL’s co-leader with 16 touchdowns rushing last season, has chosen not to practice in a bid to secure a long-term contract extension to a deal that expires in March.’
Bills' Josh Allen speaks out amid James Cook's hold-in: 'We desperately want him out there with us'
‘”James is who he is,” Allen said while speaking with reporters Thursday. “He’s one of the best running backs in the league. It would be crazy not to say we want him out there. We desperately want him out there with us and hopefully something can get done.”‘
Josh Allen Won't Play in Bills' Preseason Opener As Team Starts Backup
‘Other quarterbacks on Buffalo’s roster include AFC East lifer Mike White and Shane Buechele, once of Texas and SMU.’
Josh Allen's Kind Gesture for Special Olympics Athlete Will Make Your Whole Day
‘After having previously chatted with Nate—a Bills lover, Special Olympics New York athlete and golfer with cerebral palsy—earlier during training camp, Allen used the last day of practice on Thursday to present the superfan with some of the best gifts a golfer could get: two tickets to the Ryder Cup.’
Josh Allen Made Clear He Has James Cook's Back Amid Bills RB's Contract Hold-In
‘”It’s no doubt we all want him out there with us,” Allen told reporters on Thursday. “I’ve got no say in what goes on behind closed doors, and I’m a big advocate of everybody getting theirs and getting paid. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, and that’s kind of where it’s at.”‘
Buffalo Bills engineered certain weather patterns out of new stadium
‘On top of it being the new home of the Bills, the new stadium has a few new quirks to help prevent mother nature from taking over games. The stadium features several canopy covers to keep fans out out the snow and rain while also making sure the precipitation makes it to the field. Team owner Terry Pegula also explained to Josh Allen during a video recorded during the two’s tour of the stadium that it was engineered to keep out the wind.’
Bills QB Josh Allen gives vocal support to James Cook amidst contract dispute
‘“This is generational stuff,” Allen said. “It’s for you and your family. He’s still going through mental reps. He’s a pro, he knows what he’s doing. We desperately want him out there.”’
Bills reveal plans for Josh Allen, Mitch Trubisky and other starters in preseason
‘This gives Trubisky a chance to play in a game setting with the first-team offense, which is what he’d have to do if Allen ever went down injured.’
Guelli on PSLs for new stadium: 'We've really made an effort to get everybody through'
‘”When I first got here, we were going through this whole kind of premium process, and everyone felt like we needed to get through that first. I think people were a little concerned, maybe a little impatient, which you completely get,” said Guelli while appearing on the “Jeremy and Joe Show” from Bills training camp. “We’ve really made an effort to get everybody through. We’re literally now into the last wave of Season Ticket holders, so almost everybody’s been through the building, or through this process.”‘
Rochester Roundup: Which Buffalo Bills players impressed during training camp in Pittsford
‘If I were handing out a training camp MVP award, Benford would be the player I’d pick. After getting a big commitment from the Bills in the offseason, Benford has taken his game to another level. He’s been incredibly consistent during camp and shown he may just be scratching the surface as a top-tier cornerback. Benford is still just 24 years old and looks poised for a stellar season.’
Josh Allen won’t play in Bills first preseason game
‘“That’s part of the plan, I guess I would say,” McDermott said before the team’s final training camp practice at St. John Fisher University. “Certainly want to be mindful of Josh, mindful of any starter, any of our players. We don’t want to see them get injured. The benefit of this is we hold Josh out, we keep him in a good spot. He’s been playing super well in camp.”’
4 takeaways: Bills depart training camp in prep for preseason opener at home stadium
‘While executing his “hold-in” strategy, Cook has remained with the Bills at training camp, attending meetings and walk-through sessions, McDermott said.’
Bills wrap up camp at St. John Fisher: Cook still out, Allen will not play in the preseason opener
‘The latter held true with Cook missing practice once again. His contract status now looms over the team as they head back to Orchard Park. Cook is still going through walkthroughs with the team according to coach Sean McDermott, but what the Bills really want is to have their big play-hitter at running back back on the field.’