2025 NFL Offseason Buzz: Bills’ Mounting List of Injuries Grows to 15 Players

Signings, injuries, fans getting mad at owners — we’re only in training camp, and NFL news has already been nonstop.

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Here’s the latest on what’s happening around the league this offseason.

Titans HC Brian Callahan calls out his offense after sloppy practice

The Titans turned in a sluggish performance on August 3, earning a profanity-laced tirade from Callahan as the session concluded. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick this year, followed two solid practices with a rough showing in team drills, completing just 4 of 13 passes. The Titans also had penalties and a play that would have been a sack as the defense pressured the young quarterback. Ward’s final rep of the day was a pass that sailed far over the head of receiver Van Jefferson and out of bounds. That’s when Callahan unleashed on the offense.

The second-year Titans coach spoke before practice. After practice, Callahan stood near midfield talking with Ward, offensive coordinator Nick Holz and quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree for about 20 minutes. The Titans called Callahan’s outburst warranted, though, because of a lack of focus and intensity on offense.

Colts RB Salvon Ahmed carted off with severe leg injury

Ahmed was carted off the field near the end of practice on August 3 with a severe injury to his right leg after a tackle by Trey Washington in the end zone. Teammates took a knee and gathered around him as he was put on a stretcher.

Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor, son of Hall of Fame pass rusher, shining at camp

Taylor, son of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor and nephew of Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, has been one of the standout performers through the Jets’ first nine camp practices. A second-round pick out of LSU, he’s making plays and impressing his coaches and teammates.

“Mason, he doesn’t talk a lot, he does work a lot, though,” quarterback Justin Fields said. “From the moment he got here, he [has] been working — his head down working. He doesn’t make really any mental mistakes, at least from what I’ve seen. He’s a great route runner, he’s smooth, has natural hands, so he’s been great so far.”

Bills’ mounting list of injuries grows to 15 players

Head coach Sean McDermott followed the Bills’ day off by opening his pre-practice news conference listing 15 members of Buffalo’s 91-player roster as either being limited or not practicing. Starting receiver Khalil Shakir was among the latest additions and was listed week-to-week with a high ankle sprain after he was hurt during the Bills’ annual Red and Blue scrimmage at their home stadium on August 1. Also injured Friday were WR Josh Palmer (groin), one of the team’s prized offseason free agent additions, and linebacker Shaq Thompson (groin).

Injuries have particularly hit Buffalo’s receivers, with Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and backup Kaden Prather also sidelined. Keon Coleman is the only healthy projected starter with Buffalo preparing to open the preseason.

Worthy exited concussion protocol not because his concussion had cleared, but because he never had one to begin with, according to Andy Reid, who said fluid in Worthy’s ear was causing problems with equilibrium. Worthy is expected to be integral to Kansas City’s offense this season. The second-year pro turned his dynamic, record 40-year-dash numbers in the combine into a rookie season that produced 59 catches for 638 yards and six touchdowns.

Williams will be sidelined a week or two with a calf injury after getting hurt in practice on July 31. Head coach Aaron Glenn said sitting Williams was a “precautionary” move, and the injury isn’t expected to be a long-term issue. Williams, a three-time Pro Bowler, was participating in individual drills Thursday when he felt discomfort in his lower leg. He walked into the facility under his own power but sat out the rest of the session. 

Seahawks could be without starting OL to start season

Seattle’s left tackle, Charles Cross, will be sidelined after surgery on his right ring finger, which he dislocated during training camp. Still, head coach Mike Macdonald expects Cross to be ready for Week 1. 

Falcons first-round pick Jalon Walker restricted in practice

Rookie pass rusher Walker is dealing with a minor hamstring injury that has him limited to individual drills. Head coach Raheem Morris has him sitting out during 11-on-11 drills for now until he’s back to full strength. 

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer curses out team

Contract drama is the only tension that’s been apparent in the first weeks of Cowboys camp. There has also been plenty of fighting on the practice field. Three fights broke out during practice on July 30, leading head coach Brian Schottenheimer to hit pause and punish his team.

“You want to fight? Let’s f—— fight. Get your ass on the sideline,” Schottenheimer told his team, via The Athletic.

Wednesday wasn’t the first practice where fights broke out at Cowboys camp. There was a big fight during the Cowboys’ second training camp practice, but Schottenheimer was a fan of that.

“Here’s the deal: I love the intensity,” Schotteneheimer said of that fight. “I love [it] and these guys are working their asses off. I love that. But, again, there’s a tempo that we discuss every day and we’ve talked about it multiple times.”

Kohou injured his knee during practice, and while the exact injury remains undisclosed, Miami has placed him on the injured reserve list, ending his season, Dolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel announced. Kohou, who went undrafted before signing with the Dolphins for the 2022 season, started nine games in 2024 but was set to be a starting corner this season. Kohou has 180 combined and 148 solo tackles in his three seasons with Miami.

Emerson injured his leg at practice on July 29, and an MRI confirmed that he tore his Achilles. He’ll miss the entirety of the upcoming season recovering. Emerson was slated to be the No. 2 cornerback for Cleveland, but that role will most likely go to Greg Newsome with Emerson out for the year.

The Bills’ first-round pick had his right knee tended to by training staff during practice on July 29. He was able to walk off the field under his own power, but did not return to practice following the injury. While he’s undergoing tests to determine the type of injury and the severity of it, as of now, it’s also unclear exactly how Hairston injured himself.

On the Patriots’ first day in full pads, All-Pro Gonzalez had to leave training camp early after suffering an apparent leg injury. He limped off the field under his own power after a play guarding receiver Stefon Diggs in 11-on-11 drills.

Jets QB Justin Fields returns to team drills at training camp post-toe injury

Fields returned to team drills on July 28, four days after dislocating a toe on his right foot. He participated in 7-on-7 drills at camp over the weekend as the team eased him back into practice. Head coach Aaron Glenn said Fields had “a ways to go” before fully returning, but after a day off Sunday, Fields ran the offense during 11-on-11 drills. 

“He was limited, but he was limited the way that we want him to be limited,” Glenn said after practice. “He made some good throws out there. And again, when Justin gets on the field — I mean, we’re going to let him be who he is.”

The Cowboys will be without Jones for two to three months after the veteran guard suffered a broken bone in his neck during Sunday’s practice, per ESPN. Jones will not require surgery, though. He suffered the injury during a practice in which he was spending time with the starters, which had not been the norm to this point, as first-round pick Tyler Booker (No. 12 overall) had been in that role during training camp. Jones joined Dallas this season as a free agent.

Browns QB Kenny Pickett will be sidelined due to hamstring injury

Pickett’s injury is believed to have occurred during a red zone 11-on-11 drill late in Saturday’s practice, per ESPN. Head coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to address Pickett’s status before Monday’s practice. Pickett will be evaluated later in the week. The Browns have their first padded practice on July 28. Pickett is vying with veteran Joe Flacco and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders for the starting spot.

Cowboys fans shout ‘Pay Micah!’ at Jerry Jones amid ongoing stalemate

Cowboys fans are growing increasingly impatient about the fact that the team has yet to reach a contract extension with All-Pro edge rusher Parsons, who’s entering the final year of his rookie deal. They let Jerry Jones know exactly how they feel about it too, shouting “Pay Micah!” as Dallas’ longtime owner addressed the crowd during the opening day of Cowboys training camp on Saturday in Oxnard, California, per CBS Sports.

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The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing 7–10 campaign. They exercised Parsons’ fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2025 for $24 million — well below market value for easily one of the five best defensive players in the NFL. Still, Parsons reported to mandatory minicamp in June. Jones made headlines last week when he seemingly took a dig at Parsons’ durability, pointing out he had dealt with an injury for the first time in his career, missing a handful of games because of a high ankle sprain. 

The 26-year-old Parsons, who earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three seasons in the league, remains the only player in NFL history to record at least 12.0 sacks in each of his first three years. 

Shavers was carted off the field at training camp after hurting his right ankle on what proved to be the final play of practice Sunday. He made a catch in the end zone and fell awkwardly while attempting to protect the ball from rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston. Shavers was on the ground for several minutes while being tended to by the training staff, leading to head coach Sean McDermott ending practice a few minutes earlier than scheduled.

The 25-year-old signed with Buffalo as an undrafted rookie free agent two years ago and appeared in three games with the Bills last season. Also, starting linebacker Terrel Bernard and starting receiver Curtis Samuel did not practice Sunday, as both are dealing with hamstring injuries. The team had no update on the severity of the injuries.

The 49ers activated second-year receiver Pearsall from the PUP list, and he practiced for the first time this summer. Purdy was also back at practice Sunday after missing a session on Friday for personal reasons.

Pearsall had been out since injuring his hamstring during the offseason program. The Niners are counting on a big season from the 2024 first-round pick after trading away Deebo Samuel and with Brandon Aiyuk expected to miss the start of the season recovering from knee surgery. Pearsall finished the 2025 season with 31 catches for 400 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games, including 14 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns in his final two games.

McLaurin reported to training camp following a four-day holdout, but the 2024 second-team All-Pro and the team weren’t able to agree on new contract terms, ultimately resulting in the star wide receiver requesting a trade.

The seven-year veteran has one year remaining on a three-year, $68.2 million extension signed in 2022. Washington’s leading receiver set a career-high with 13 touchdown receptions and had 1,096 yards last season on 82 receptions. McLaurin participated in early portions of Washington’s offseason program but skipped the on-field portions of OTAs and mandatory minicamp.

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Stafford will miss the second week of training camp to rest his sore back, according to multiple reports. The 37-year-old hasn’t practiced with the Rams since the start of camp. Head coach Sean McVay initially said Stafford would only miss the Rams’ first four practices while recovering from back soreness that had “crept up” in recent weeks.

“I probably spoke a little bit too soon, but the ultimate goal is (being ready for Week 1 of the regular season) and being mindful of that, so we’ll take it a week at a time with him,” McVay said after the Rams’ fourth practice of camp.

McVay was already planning to limit the training camp practices of Stafford, who is heading into his 17th NFL season and his fifth with the Rams, and several veterans. He doesn’t traditionally use any key players in preseason games. 

Concern growing for Texans RB Joe Mixon’s ankle injury

Mixon opened training camp on the non-football injury list after missing OTAs and minicamp with an ankle injury. He’s expected to miss the majority of the preseason and will be reevaluated closer to the start of the regular season, per ESPN. The 29-year-old Mixon, who injured his ankle during the offseason, rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024, earning him Pro Bowl honors in his first season for the Texans and spending the first six years of his NFL career with the Bengals. The Texans have their first preseason game on Aug. 9, a road tilt against the Vikings.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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