Overview

• Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Allen will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the New York Giants.
• Mitchell Trubisky will get the start with Buffalo’s first-team offense to gain live-game reps and bolster his case for the primary backup role.
• Most healthy starters are set to play roughly one quarter in the opener to balance preparation with injury risk management.
• The Bills have not announced whether Allen will feature in any subsequent preseason games.
• Allen has emphasized the need for open communication with receiver Joshua Palmer to build trust and on-field chemistry.