Overview

• On August 9, coach Sean McDermott rested Allen for the Bills’ preseason opener, ceding snaps to backups in a 34-25 loss to the New York Giants.
• The reigning MVP was seen on August 10 dining downtown with his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, marking their second public outing since their private May wedding in Santa Barbara.
• During training camp interviews, Allen said he feels “great” entering his eighth NFL season and celebrated his recent marriage as a personal highlight.
• He reiterated to CBS Sports his determination to break through to his first Super Bowl by “turning over every stone and leaf” in pursuit of the franchise’s ultimate prize.
• Allen’s participation in the Bills’ next preseason game against the Chicago Bears on August 17 remains undecided as the team balances rest with preparation.