Bills host open practice at Highmark Stadium as injuries impact roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Buffalo Bills held an open practice on August 19 at Highmark Stadium, attracting over 41,000 fans. Key defensive players Maxwell Hairston and Cole Bishop returned to practice, while injuries sidelined Ed Oliver, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and several others. The Bills prepare for a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday and a preseason game on Saturday. Observations highlight practices aimed at building team chemistry and addressing injury concerns.
- •Over 41,000 attended the Bills' open practice at Highmark Stadium.
- •Maxwell Hairston and Cole Bishop returned to practice.
- •Ed Oliver and Khalil Shakir were among several players absent due to injuries.
- •The Bills will have joint practice with the Browns on August 21.
- •A preseason matchup against the Browns is scheduled for August 23.
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Bills news: Observations from Tuesday’s open practice at Highmark Stadium
"Maxwell Hairston and Cole Bishop practiced, Ed Oliver, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and C.J. Gardner-Johnson sat out.
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