Bills' Josh Allen sits out preseason game against Steelers this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will not play in the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, August 27. Allen started in the team's preseason opener but is set to have no further game action until the regular season begins against the Houston Texans on September 13. Bills head coach Joe Brady indicated that Allen could still call plays during the game. Several other starters are expected to participate in the final preseason game, with decisions about their participation coming after practice on Tuesday.
- •Josh Allen will not play against the Steelers on Thursday.
- •He started in the preseason opener, marking his only game action.
- •Next game is scheduled against the Texans on September 13.
- •Some starters will participate in the final preseason game.
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Some Bills starters will play this week, but not Josh Allen
"Josh Allen started at quarterback for the Bills in their preseason opener and that will be his only game action ahead of Week 1.
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