Bills training camp linebacker battles heat up as roster spots are contested
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
As training camp opens for the Buffalo Bills, competition intensifies at linebacker, particularly between Kaleb Elarms-Orr and Dorian Williams for a starting role. Terrel Bernard's ongoing health issues add complexity to the battle, creating a scenario where Elarms-Orr's performance will determine depth chart strategies. The linebacker group will be closely monitored throughout the summer as additional roster spots are contested among other players like Joe Andreessen and Keonta Jenkins, with some auditioning for practice squad roles.
- •Kaleb Elarms-Orr competes with Dorian Williams for a starting inside linebacker position.
- •Terrel Bernard's health affects the team's overall linebacker strategy.
- •Joe Andreessen and others vie for depth roles on the defensive unit.
- •Training camp competition continues throughout the summer.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Your all-encompassing primer on Bills training-camp battles at linebacker
"Not every spot on this roster is decided. Here's where the real competition begins — and where players can earn their opportunities on game days.
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