Impressions from Buffalo Bills' mandatory minicamp
The Bills will next get together as a team for training camp later this summer at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY. Today's edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with thoughts on the lessons we learned and the players who made a lasting impression at Buffalo's mandatory minicamp.
Buffalo Bills conclude mandatory minicamp
Among the standouts from Thursday's session was third-year tight end Dalton Kincaid, who made several impressive catches and continues to demonstrate that his offseason commitment to getting bigger and stronger is paying dividends.
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Among the other takeaways and observations from mandatory minicamp: general manager Brandon Beane expects Pro Bowl running back James Cook 'will be ready to roll' when training camp opens; despite a slew of spring injuries, the Bills think they will be at full strength at training camp; veteran cornerback Tre'Davious White endured some struggles during minicamp and the race to start opposite Christian Benford appears to be wide open; the backup quarterback competition between Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White bears watching; and depth players like linebacker Joe Andreessen, wide receiver Jalen Virgil and tight end Keleki Latu stood out in their efforts to make the 53-man roster.
What we learned from Bills minicamp: James Cook 'ready to roll', Dalton Kincaid optimism, and more - The Athletic (subscription required)
Buffalo Bills' Thursday practice turned into 'The Dalton Kincaid Show' - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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Minicamp Notebook | Tight ends have a day, Beane comments on James Cook's participation, Maxwell Hairston injury update - BuffaloBills.com
4 takeaways from Bills minicamp: Hairston hurt, Kincaid, Andreessen impress | News 4 Buffalo
Takeaways and observations as the Buffalo Bills wrap up mandatory minicamp - WKBW
3 winners and 2 losers from Buffalo Bills 2025 mandatory minicamp - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Brandon Beane: 'Ready To Roll When We Get To Rochester' - BuffaloBills.com
5 questions emerging after the Buffalo Bills minicamp - Democrat & Chronicle
Bills GM Brandon Beane expects running back James Cook to report to training camp - Buffalo News (subscription required)
Updated 53-man roster projections
With mandatory minicamp in the rearview mirror, catch up with a series of projections on who will make the team's 53-man roster and speculation on who will start the season on defense for the Bills.
With mandatory minicamp in the books, an updated Bills 53-man roster projection - Buffalo News (subscription required)
Bills Mailbag: Predicting the 11 starters on defense after an offseason of change - Buffalo News (subscription required)
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We get an update on injured rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston; find out how wide receiver Keon Coleman is preparing for a breakthrough second season; plus whether there's cause for concern at the safety position; and more!
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Bills' GM provides update on rookie CB Maxwell Hairston after minicamp injury - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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