The Bills have claimed WR Quentin Skinner on waivers from the Jets, per today's NFL transaction wire. Skinner was waived by the Jets from IR. He played in one game last year. In a corresponding move, WR Deven Thompkins has been released.

O.J. Simpson, who remains part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will not be honored alongside other members of the team’s previous Wall of Fame at the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. More: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Some views from the new Highmark Stadium:

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The Bills have signed RB Ian Wheeler. He recently played in the UFL and was part of the Louisville Kings winning the title this year. Named United Bowl MVP. Open roster spot with CB Dorian Strong on reserve/NFI and RB Desmond Reid also placed on IR last week.

The Bills have officially announced that the first training camp practice at St. John Fisher University will be held on Wednesday, July 29 Only 7 practices will be open to the public. There is a lottery for tickets to the practices.

The Bills have signed fourth-round pick OL Jude Bowry. He was the team’s last draft pick that was not yet signed.

Other roster moves: The team has signed WR Deven Thompkins (minicamp tryout) and WR Max Tomczak (spent time w/the team this offseason). RB Desmond Reid, who was not at Wednesday's session was waived/injured and WR Gabriel Benyard has been waived.

Bills 2nd-year CB Dorian Strong has been waived/non-football injury/illness as part of a series of roster moves This is a procedural step w/ the ultimate goal of placing him on reserve/NFI unless he is claimed on waivers. He is expected to miss the 2026-27 season.

Bills minicamp day 2. Did not see: LB Dorian Williams, FB Jackson Acker In attendance but not participating: RT Spencer Brown, WRs Skyler Bell (left leg wrapped) and Tyrell Shavers, S Cole Bishop (left knee) and DB Dorian Strong

Bills safety Cole Bishop said that he had a scope on his left knee this offseason. Something that was lingering, but referenced looking forward to getting on the field for training camp. Hasn’t been on the field participating during any portion open to the media this offseason.

Bills minicamp day 1 Not participating: RT Spencer Brown, WRs Skyler Bell and Tyrell Shavers, LB Dorian Williams, S Cole Bishop and DB Dorian Strong. OL Lloyd Cushenberry and S Jordan Hancock still in red non-contact jerseys.

Bills coach Joe Brady said that LB Dorian Williams is injured, but didn't want to get into the specifics of what the injury is or when it happened. Brady said that they anticipate him being ready for training camp, but will revaluate as necessary.

Did not see at today's voluntary OTA: LT Dion Dawkins, C Connor McGovern, RB James Cook, WRs Keon Coleman and Jalen Virgil, FB Jackson Acker, LB Dorian Williams, CB Dorian Strong Red non-contact jerseys: DB Jordan Hancock, OL Lloyd Cushenberry III

Updates from OTAs continuing in OP to come later today. From last week, a look at how the new defense under Jim Leonhard is shaping up with early reactions including it allowing some Bills to play to their strengths more: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

The Bills have signed WR Mac Dalena and released cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. in a corresponding move. Bills waived WR Max Tomczak last week.

The Bills visited eight schools throughout WNY today for the team’s third annual community takeover day during OTAs. A group w/ coach Joe Brady visited Hillery Park for a field day and parade

The Bills added inside linebacker depth, signing Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles to a one-year deal. WR Max Tomczak was released in a corresponding move. He was not on the field at the two OTAs open to the media.

Bills I didn't see at today's voluntary OTA: RB James Cook, WRs Max Tomczak, JaMori Maclin, TE Dawson Knox, FB Jackson Acker, OLBs Bradley Chubb, Greg Rousseau, LB Dorian Williams, CB Christian Benford Working to the side: OLB Michael Hoecht, WR Joshua Palmer, LB Joe Andreessen

At Bills' first voluntary OTA open to media, I did not see RB James Cook III, WR Max Tomczak, FB Jackson Acker, DT Ed Oliver, LBs Dorian Williams and Joe Andreessen, S Cole Bishop and CB Christian Benford. OL Lloyd Cushenberry III and S Jordan Hancock in red non-contact jerseys

The season ended for the Sabres in heartbreaking fashion, but what a journey it was along the way. From the fan reaction to the disappointment to last night's Game 7 overtime loss: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

And the people are ready

Guess who’s back, back again

✅84 °F ✅Solid Cheerios smell ✅Kesha blasting ✅Game 7 Not a bad Buffalo evening ahead

There's plenty of drinking vessels out there, but none that have caught on quite like the beer sabre. The lore of the majestic plastic sword, the difficulty of drinking from it and it's return in the future. "I think there will be more to come for sure." www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Thanksgiving and Christmas games are just two of seven standalone windows for the Bills. Overall, a heck of a tough schedule that includes four sets of back-to-back road games. Breaking down the 2026 Bills schedule: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Bills preseason schedule: Week 1 vs. Carolina Panthers - Sat. 8/15 - 1pm Week 2 @ Cleveland Browns - Sat. 8/22 - 1pm Week 3 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - Thurs. 8/27 - 7pm

Bills 2026 Schedule Wk1 @ HOU(1) Wk2 vs DET(TNF) Wk3 vs LAC Wk4 vs NE(1) Wk5 @ LAR(MNF) Wk6 @ LV(4:25) Wk7BYE Wk8 vs BAL(1) Wk9 @ MIN(MNF) Wk10 @ NYJ(1) Wk11 vs MIA(1) Wk12 vs KC(8:20 🦃) Wk13 @ NE(4:25) Wk14 @ GB (SNF) Wk15 vs CHI(SAT) Wk16 @ DEN(4🎄) Wk17 @ MIA(1) Wk18 vs NYJ

Bills RB Ray Davis held the first event with his Beat The Odds Foundation last night, hosting a group of foster children and their guardians at the Bills facility and giving them a tour, while also playing around together on the field.

There's plenty of drinking vessels out there, but none that have caught on quite like the beer sabre. The lore of the majestic plastic sword, the difficulty of drinking from it and it's return in the future. "I think there will be more to come for sure." www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

The Bills have signed TE Shane Zylstra to a one-year contract. Joe Brady coached his brother, Brandon, in Carolina. The team also released kicker Maddux Trujillo. Did not see him during the portion of rookie minicamp the media had access to.

First game of the 2026 Buffalo Bills schedule set — The Bills will host the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football in Week 2 (Sept. 17). Game will be on Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET. This is set to be the opener of the new Highmark Stadium

The Bills have signed OLB Mike Danna to a one-year deal. He spent the last six years with the Chiefs, 21.5 career sacks. Started 14 games last season.

First look at Bills WR Skyler Bell at rookie minicamp on Friday. He said that his first practice as a Bill was “surreal” and that he was nervous, but got in a flow once they got into 7-on-7

Bills rookie minicamp group photo

Bills 2026 draft class: 35 (2) OLB T.J. Parker, Clemson 62 (2) CB Davison Igbinosun, Ohio St. 102 (4) OL Jude Bowry, BC 125 (4) WR Skyler Bell, UConn 126 (4) ILB Kaleb Elarms-Orr, TCU 167 (5) S Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina 181 (5) DT Zane Durant, Penn St (1/2)

With pick No. 241, the Bills select Texas A&M OG Ar'maj Reed-Adams. That'll wrap the draft for the Bills barring a ~wild~ trade.

With pick No. 239, the Bills select Florida punter Tommy Doman.

With pick No. 220, the Bills select Missouri CB Toriano Pride Jr.

So, Bills have three seventh-round picks: 220, 239, 241

The Bills have traded out of 213. .... But picked up two more seven-round picks in the process. Bears get 213 Bills get 239 and 241

With pick No. 181, the Bills select Penn State DT Zane Durant.

New Bills defender Jalon Kilgore said that Buffalo mostly worked him out as a safety. He did a workout and meeting with secondary coach Joe Danna.

With pick No. 167, the Bills select South Carolina safety Jalon Kilgore.

With pick No. 126, the Bills select TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr. So, back-to-back picks at wide receiver and inside linebacker.

With pick No. 125, the Bills select UConn WR Skyler Bell. Is everyone happy with that one?

The Bills top pick OLB T.J. Parker. Not sharing his new number just yet.

Newest Bills OL Jude Bowry said that he had a private workout and private meeting with the team. He said that he'll play wherever the Bills need him to. Also later said he's excited to work with Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown.

New Bills CB Davison Igbinosun with his No. 21 jersey. Also, amazing chain.

With pick No. 102, the Bills select Boston College OT Jude Bowry