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2025 Buffalo Bills training camp preview: Running backs
The Buffalo Bills are moving into their next major offseason phase in due time: Training camp. The Bills will kick off their 2025 training camp on July 23 at St. John Fisher University. As with every offseason, Bills Wire will examine each position group ahead of this pivotal time on the football calendar. Advertisement Today's training camp preview will focus on Buffalo's quarterback situation. Our 2025 running backs preview can be found below: At the top Buffalo Bills running back James Cook gets the hand during first half action during the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025. James Cook will once again lead the way for the Bills. Cook eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing barrier for the second consecutive season, ending the year with 1,009 yards on 202 carries. Cook was a threat in the passing game as well, catching 32 passes for 258 receiving yards. Cook broke out, finding the end zone 18 times (16 rushing and 2 receiving) last year. While Cook played in fewer than half of the offensive snaps last year, his efficiency when he has the ball in his hands makes him the first option out of the backfield. Cook's elusiveness from the handoff and improvements in the receiving game make him a three-down offensive weapon. Depth chart Jan 12, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (22) misses a pass from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17, not pictured) during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos in an AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images According to quarterback Josh Allen and head coach Sean McDermott, the Bills have the best third-down back in the game, Ty Johnson. Johnson doesn't put up gaudy numbers, but the veteran always seems to make things happen when the ball is in his possession. Johnson exploded against his former team, the Detroit Lions, in Week 15, catching five passes for 114 yards. In addition, Johnson made arguably the best catch of the postseason against Denver in the Super Wild Card round of the playoffs. Advertisement The Bills also have Ray Davis in the fold. A 2024 fourth-round pick, Davis is a solid depth option for Buffalo. He is a strong runner between the tackles. During his rookie year, Davis carried the ball 113 times for 442 yards and three touchdowns. The Kentucky product added 17 receptions for 189 yards and three touchdowns. Buffalo brought back Frank Gore Jr. on a reserve/futures contract. Veteran Darrynton Evans rounds out the group. Both Gore Jr. and Evans will most likely land on the team's practice squad this year. In 2025... Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) takes a breather while the defensive line is on the field during second half of the Bills home game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 29, 2024. The most intriguing offseason story centers on Cook and his contract status. Cook enters the final year of his rookie deal, and he's alluded to the type of money he feels like he deserves. At this point, it's been more of a media story than anything else, but it's still worth monitoring. Cook showed up for mandatory offseason activities throughout the summer. Advertisement On the field, expect Cook to continue his efficient play. He will play approximately half of the offensive snaps. A third consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season would mean wonders for Buffalo and Cook's wallet. The Bills will rely on Davis and Johnson when called upon. Johnson has been a reliable and responsible third-down back, and there's no reason to believe that will change. Davis, for his part, will push for an expanded role, especially if Buffalo thinks Davis could take the reins in the backfield in the years beyond this season. This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Previewing the Bills' running backs ahead of the 2025 NFL season
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When does 2025 Bills training camp start? Full schedule released
The Buffalo Bills have released all the information to know regarding their 2025 NFL training camp coming up later this summer. It was previously announced that the Bills would pack up and head back to Rochester once again for training camp in 2025. Advertisement Now we know when. The team will head to St. John Fisher University starting on July 23: This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: When does Bills training camp start? Full schedule released
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2025 Buffalo Bills training camp preview: Quarterbacks
The Buffalo Bills are moving into their next major offseason phase in due time: Training camp. The Bills will kick off their 2025 training camp on July 23 at St. John Fisher University. As with every offseason, Bills Wire will examine each position group ahead of this pivotal time on the football calendar. Advertisement Today's training camp preview will focus on Buffalo's quarterback situation. Our 2025 quarterback preview can be found below: At the top Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) on the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images The Bills start and end with Josh Allen. Period. The 2024 NFL MVP completed a monstrous campaign last season, compiling 41 total touchdowns (28 passing, 12 rushing, and 1 receiving). He established a career-best 1.2-percent interception ratio. Allen tied for the league lead in QBR rating with Lamar Jackson. All told, Allen went 307-of-483 for 3,731 passing yards. Allen added 531 rushing yards on 102 carries. Allen's highlights were crazy to consider. He had a six-touchdown game versus the Los Angeles Rams. He was the first quarterback in NFL history to throw a touchdown, catch a touchdown, and rush for a touchdown in a game. Advertisement Multiple times, the Bills put the weight of the team on Allen's back, and each time, he met the challenge. Depth chart Jun 11, 2025; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (11) throws the ball with quarterback Josh Allen (17) and quarterback Mike White (14) and quarterback Shane Buechele (6) looking on during Minicamp at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images It's difficult to imagine anyone else behind center of this team. If Allen were to miss substantial time, it would likely be the demise of the Bills' season. Short-term, though, Buffalo believes they have solid options to get by. Mitchell Trubisky slots in as the No. 2 quarterback on the roster. While he does not have the arm of Allen, Trubisky can run offensive coordinator Joe Brady's offense if called upon. He is mobile enough to run a similar scheme without the offense taking a massive detour from their core play-calling. Advertisement Mike White and Shane Buechele round out the quarterback room. White is a journeyman quarterback who found his way onto Bills highlight film when Matt Milano crushed him as the New York Jets' quarterback. White does, however, have some experience, going 2-5 as a starter for the Jets early in his career. Buechele projects as a camp arm and a practice squad candidate. In 2025... Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks around for an open receiver during second half action at Highmark Stadium where the Buffalo Bills hosted the New England Patriots in Orchard Park on Dec. 22, 2024. As challenging as it may be, Allen may need to produce even more if the Bills are to take that final step toward the Super Bowl. While Allen's postseason heroics have been nothing short of amazing, they have gone for naught as the Bills still have failed to get past the AFC Championship game. This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Previewing the Bills' quarterback room ahead of 2025 NFL training camp
