A couple of rookies flashed their potential while veteran WR Elijah Moore looked comfortable in Buffalo’s offense.
The Buffalo Bills kicked off their Organized Team Activities (OTAs) earlier this week, as the Bills officially began preparations to defend their five straight AFC East championships while seeking to avenge their latest setback to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with thoughts on who has stood out so far at OTAs and the implications stemming from veteran pass rusher Joey Bosa’s calf injury.
Thoughts and impressions from OTAs
Veteran pass rusher Joey Bosa pulled a calf muscle and is expected to miss most of Buffalo’s workouts, though head coach Sean McDermott said he expects Bosa to be ready for training camp.
In other developments from OTAs: running back James Cook — who is seeking a new contract — was the only player who wasn’t in attendance for the start of OTAs; veteran wide receiver Elijah Moore quickly acclimated to Buffalo’s offense, flying around the field while displaying terrific speed and footwork; second-year safety Cole Bishop looks more comfortable at the back of Buffalo’s defense; rookie defensive linemen Landon Jackson and defensive tackle T.J. Sanders flashed their potential; and wide receiver Keon Coleman successfully created separation on a few catches.
- Joey Bosa may be out until Bills’ training camp with calf strain; James Cook still absent – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Joey Bosa suffers injury prior to Bills OTAs – WGR 550
- Joey Bosa injury update: Bills concerned as edge rusher could miss two months – Democrat & Chronicle
- Buffalo Bills OTAs report: New WR shines & 2 rookies flash – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills OTAs observations: Joey Bosa already sidelined, Cole Bishop starts fresh – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills RB James Cook doesn’t show for voluntary OTAs, Joey Bosa injured already – newyorkupstate.com
- James Cook not at Bills’ OTAs; Joey Bosa likely out until summer – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- James Cook the only no-show as Bills open OTAs amid contract standstill – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills safety Cole Bishop feels comfortable as he makes jump to Year 2. The defense needs him – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Joshua Palmer’s role with Bills among 5 storylines to watch at OTAs – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills start fast at OTAs – WGR 550
- OTA Notebook | Bills HC Sean McDermott on James Cook’s absence, Joey Bosa’s injury, ‘Hard Knocks’ selection and Vince Carter appearance – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills coach Sean McDermott, players react to coming ‘Hard Knocks’ spotlight – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Josh Allen — franchise quarterback and groom to be — makes a statement by attending Bills OTAs – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Biggest Bills questions heading into OTAs: James Cook, Dalton Kincaid, Keon Coleman and more – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Dion Dawkins: “Feels Like a Long Bye Week Just Ended” – BuffaloBills.com
- Greg Rousseau: “It’s Fun To Be Back” – BuffaloBills.com
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- Q&A: Dalton Kincaid reveals recovery from two knee injuries, his quest to gain strength – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Simon: Bills 2025 offseason evaluation: Defense – WGR 550
- ‘He’s a Ford hitting a rooster’: Tight end Jackson Hawes looks to punish on the field – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- 2025 NFL offseason: AFC teams’ best and worst deals, picks – ESPN
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