For the first time in his NFL career, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will miss the entire preseason. Coach Sean McDermott confirmed that Allen won’t take the field in any of the exhibition games, a significant shift from past training camps. This decision reflects the team’s confidence in Allen’s readiness and underscores the priority of keeping their star healthy heading into the regular season.
Allen has been fully engaged throughout training camp, participating in practices and joint sessions with other teams. McDermott emphasized, “He’s our reigning MVP and has shown he’s in a good spot,” making additional game snaps unnecessary. Instead, Josh Allen will focus on conditioning and preparation leading up to the season opener on September 7 against the Baltimore Ravens, a high-stakes rematch with AFC playoff implications.
Why are the Bills’ coaches resting him now?
Because with Allen already displaying peak form during camp, the staff sees no added value in preseason action, especially when it carries injury risk. By preserving his health and leveraging strong practice performance, Buffalo aims to ensure their MVP is sharp and ready when real games begin.
This strategy highlights a broader trend in the NFL: as star players mature, coaches increasingly prioritize rest and readiness over exhibition reps.
