Joe Brady, Jim Leonhard discuss Bills' position battles ahead of preseason finale

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Joe Brady, Jim Leonhard discuss Bills' position battles ahead of preseason finale
Summary

Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady and defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard addressed ongoing starting position battles ahead of the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Key contests are taking place at left guard and linebacker, with offseason addition Austin Corbett and returning player Alec Anderson vying for the starting left guard role, while rookie Kaleb Elarms-Orr competes against Dorian Williams at linebacker. Both coaches expressed satisfaction with the competitive nature of these positions, indicating that the decisions may not be finalized before the game. They expect both players could see significant playing time during the regular season if they continue their strong performances.

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  • Joe Brady and Jim Leonhard discuss Bills' starting position battles.
  • Austin Corbett and Alec Anderson compete for left guard spot.
  • Kaleb Elarms-Orr challenges Dorian Williams for linebacker role.
  • Both coaches pleased with players' performances during preseason.
  • Preseason finale against the Steelers is set for Thursday.
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The Bills have position battles still going on for starting positions on offense and defense, here's what Joe Brady, Jim Leonhard said about both.

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