Bills coach Joe Brady discusses preseason decision for Josh Allen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady plans to have quarterback Josh Allen participate in some preseason games. Brady aims to send a message about competitiveness, highlighting the need for players to embrace physicality. He stated that every healthy player will see action as the team evaluates key roster battles, particularly among wide receivers Mecole Hardman and Trent Sherfield. Allen has a history of playing through injuries but has not missed a game since his rookie season.
- •Joe Brady emphasizes playing Josh Allen to set a competitive example.
- •Brady expects all healthy players to participate this preseason.
- •Roster battles are ongoing, particularly at wide receiver for the Bills.
- •Allen has not missed a game since his rookie season in 2018.
- •Brady hints at a careful approach to Allen's preseason usage.
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