Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has dealt with a PCL injury to his left knee for the last two seasons, but he did not have surgery to address the tear this offseason. Kincaid said this week that doctors “advised against it” and prescribed “setting a good foundation for strength around the knee to support it” instead of having an operation. The result of going that route has been positive for Kincaid thus far. “I’d say it’s probably the best I’ve felt in my career at this point in the year,” Kincaid said, via Tim Graham of TheAthletic.com. “Just not having those thoughts of the knee, especially last year. At this point, I feel really good. I’m not even thinking about it out there.” Kincaid had 73 catches while appearing in every game as a rookie, but the 2023 first-rounder has only added 83 catches while missing nine games over the last two seasons. The Bills showed faith in what the future holds for Kincaid when they exercised their option on his contract for the 2027 season. If Kincaid can stay on the field, there’s a good chance that will look like a wise decision
New Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady took his place at the podium ahead of Tuesday’s Organized Team Activities (OTA) session, with a notable departure from seasons prior: Brady was standing, point out that he’s “not a sitter.” Though that may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things, it points to new routine and a different direction at even the smallest of levels. That’s significant when considering how many have openly wondered what, if anything, can truly change off an in-house hire. Sure, it’s only May and there’s plenty of room for Bills-focused writers like yours truly to focus on the off-field minutiae. However, we’re that much closer to the start of real football with training camp a couple of months out. What did Joe Brady have to offer reporters? Let’s dive into a few key moments from his latest date at the podium. This article is in-process and will be updated with more specific information about both Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid . Be sure to refresh the page after you finish reading. Responding to a question asked about the availability of defensive tackle Ed Oliver and linebacker Terrel Bernard , Brady said it comes down to properly managing their return-from-injury plan, which includes giving them days off. That’s also allowed some of the team’s newest players a truly necessary chance to acclimate to their surrounding on the field. Brady went on to say that: “I think we have a great plan for a lot of those guys. The plan is to have these guys ready to go for training camp. Right? So, it’s good to get Ed Oliver out on the football field, and good to get TB, get around these guys, but we gotta be smart about what we’re doing knowing that training camp’s in a month, two months, and we can’t win it all right now. So, if we overdo them ‘em with a lot of reps, we gotta be smart — and we’re installing a new defense. We need to get a lot of guys reps. We drafted some young guys. So, it’s all opportunity with it.” As a follow-up, Brady was asked about how things may look for both Oliver and Bernard in terms of their fit in the new defense. With so much unknown and many wondering how both players fit into the plan moving forward, it’s natural to be curious what the plan is for guys who’ve played key roles as starters. Brady admitted that while it’s a different scheme, there are some things that come standard to playing defensive tackle and linebacker, as with any position, going on to state that “I think the calls are different, but the way that, you know, the game is played and how they’re being attacked — once they figure that out at the end of the day, I think it ends up playing the same for them.” That doesn’t sound like a lot on the surface, but it does help to explain Brady and the team’s confidence in players like Oliver and Bernard being able to (hopefully mostly seamlessly) transition to a new scheme simply because of their innate abilities as starters at the sport’s highest level. Brady, too, loves going away for training camp Whether it’s a point of corporate coaching and company philosophy or not, Brady is all-in on going away for training camp. Last fall, the Bills and Saint John Fisher University reached an agreement on a three-year extension to keep training camp on the east side of the Genesee River, which begins with this summer’s camp. That’s of course fantastic news for Bills Mafia who reside in Rochester and its surrounding areas, which certainly includes a large base of fans in Syracuse and Central New York in general. Going away from their typical work setting has many benefits, not least of which centers around how the team is able to bond. “We have a great locker room, and a great group of guys that want to be here in Buffalo, want to be around the guys. And it’s part of the reason I enjoy going away for training camp. Right? Is… you go away and the guys are together and they’re connecting. And, you know, this is the time of year that a lot of the guys have homes elsewhere, maybe the
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Kincaid (knee) was a participant in the Bills' OTAs on Tuesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports. Per Capaccio, Kincaid -- who is bouncing back from a PCL injury -- didn't require an offseason procedure to address the issue, and with regard to his health, the tight end noted Tuesday, "I'd say it's probably the best I've felt in my career at this point in the year...I feel really good." As the coming campaign approaches, Kincaid is set to maintain his key role in a Bills passing offense that has been fortified by the trade acquisition of WR DJ Moore. As long as he can stay healthy, the 2023 first-rounder should see enough weekly volume to maintain fantasy utility in 2026, on the heels of having recorded a 39-571-5 receiving line in 12 regular-season contests in 2025
The 2026 regular season schedule has been released for the National Football League. All eyes, especially in Western New York and those who live near Bills Backers’ Bars across the country are looking at the Buffalo Bills Week 1 opponent…the Houston Texans. It’s a team that has given the Bills fits the last couple of seasons. Last year, the Texans beat up the Bills offense all evening in a 23-19 victory that seemed like quarterback Josh Allen was on the ground more than standing up. Then in 2024, the Texans came away with a 23-20 victory. The commonality of late when facing this Houston team is its dominant defense that exposes the Bills weaknesses, especially at the receiver position. However, it may seem hard to believe, but opening the season against Houston may not be the worst thing for Buffalo. Starting off the season with Houston means, in theory, the Bills will be the healthiest they may be all year. In the 2025 matchup, tight end Dalton Kincaid did not play. On paper, having Kincaid in the lineup as well as the addition of DJ Moore should help facing the dominant secondary the Texans trot out on the field. In that loss on Monday Night Football a season ago, left tackle Dion Dawkins suffered a concussion and right tackle Spencer Brown was battling with one arm at one point in the game. Not to mention, the Bills had the ball last with a chance to win the game in arguably their roughest offensive showing of the whole season. Then there is the mystery of what this team will look like now that Joe Brady is the head coach. Will we see a difference in play-calling, and maybe more aggression on both sides of the football? At least the Texans will be the guinea pigs and none of the play calling will be on film. While looking at the Texans offense, there’s a fair amount of pressure on quarterback CJ Stroud after a very subpar postseason where repeatedly turned over the football. Houston fans to not have a lot of patience with their quarterback if the offense struggles early in this game. And gaining momentum in the first half could be huge for Buffalo in this one. The Bills were losing 20-16 at the half a season ago and 17-3 in 2024. Playing in Houston to begin the season is far from ideal for the Bills, but hopefully the positives will outweigh the negatives Buffalo being challenged right out of the gates
Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Monday that Kincaid (knee) has officially had his fifth-year option picked up by the team, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. Kincaid's fifth-year option keeps him under contract with Buffalo through the 2027 campaign. The 2023 first-round pick was limited to a career-low 12 regular-season appearances in 2025 due to a lingering PCL injury in his knee (that dates back to November 2024), but he nonetheless was productive, securing 39 of 49 targets for 571 yards and a career-high five touchdowns. Across two playoff appearances, Kincaid posted a 9-111-2 line on 11 targets. The 26-year-old tight end won't need to undergo any sort of offseason surgery, instead focusing on rehab to strengthen his knee for the future. He's positioned to reprise his role as Buffalo's top tight end after the team inked No. 2 man Dawson Knox to a new three-year deal, and the team's passing offense also could take a step forward with the addition of WR DJ Moore via trade
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