Khalil Shakir On Preparing For Home Opener

Bills WR Khalil Shakir addressed the media on September 15, 2026 after practice. He discussed preparing for Week 2 vs. the Lions, playing the first regular season game at Highmark Stadium, his emotions, and confidence in the offense.

Bills OLB Greg Rousseau met with the media after practice on September 15th. Topics Include: What to expect from fans in the new stadium, what he sees from the Detroit Lions on film, and how to prepare to play on Thursday nights.

Bills ILB Dorian Williams met with the media after practice on September 15th. Topics Include: Looking forward to the first game in the new stadium, reflecting on what the defense learned about themselves in Game 1 versus the Houston Texans, the physicality of the defense, and what to expect from Thursday night's matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Bills ILB Joe Andreessen addressed the media on September 15, 2026 after practice. He discussed a special moment ahead preparing to play in the first regular season game at Highmark Stadium as a hometown product.

Alec Anderson addressed the media after practice on Friday September 11th. Topics include: how he is feeling going in to week 1, playing one position on the offense line, training with Connor McGovern in the offseason, preparing for the Texans, and the mindset of the offense line going into week 1.

Bills RB Ty Johnson addressed the media on September 11, 2026 before the Week 1 matchup in Houston. He discussed how he's feeling after coming back from an injury, staying sharp, and the team's outlook on offense.

Connor McGovern met with the media after practice on September 10th. Topics Include: Looking forward to Week 1 against the Houston Texans on the road, his takeaways from last year's game against Houston, and what he's seen from Alec Anderson.

Bills RB James Cook addressed the media on September 10, 2026 before the Week 1 matchup in Houston. He discussed the matchup against the Texans defense, learning from previous meetings, and continuing to play the team's style.

Bills OLB Michael Hoecht met with the media after practice on September 9th. Topics Include: Balance between playing free versus reckless, how different the defense is going to look, the challenges in scouting Week 1 opponents, and HC Joe Brady's messaging to the team heading into Week 1.

Khalil Shakir addressed the media after practice outside the locker room on Wednesday September 9th. Topics include: how he felt practicing today, running routes, what he learned while being out, trusting the training staff, and the challenges the Texans defense presents.

Dawson Knox addressed the media after practice outside the locker room on Wednesday September 9th. Topics include: being named a captain, the challenge the Texans present, the game against the Texans last year, protecting Josh Allen, and getting the right work in during the week.

Cole Bishop addressed the media after practice on Wednesday September 2nd. Topics include; getting C.J. Gardner-Johnson back at practice, building chemistry with teammates, taking advantage of walkthroughs, and building confidence.

Bills CB Maxwell Hairston addressed the media on September 2, 2026. He discussed recovering from injury, the team's style of defense, having confidence among the team, his relationship with Christian Benford & teammates, and what he's learned.

DeWayne Carter addressed the media after practice on Wednesday September 2nd. Topics include: making the 53-man roster, staking days, getting stronger, and showing up and competing.

Bills ILB Shaq Thompson addressed the media on September 1, 2026. He discussed why he decided to rejoin the team again on the practice squad, how he sees himself fitting in to various roles on the team, his play last season, his skillset, players he missed and expectations.

Buffalo Bills Tight End Keleki Latu met with the media after practice on September 1st, 2026. Topics Include: The talent and versatility in the Tight End Room, what he can learn from his fellow Tight Ends, and how he found out he made the 53-man roster.

Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Greg Dortch met with the media after practice on September 1st, 2026. Topics Include: why the Bills are a good fit for him, his relationship with Jeff Rodgers and Drew Terrell, his skillset as a punt returner, the process of roster cutdowns, catching passes from QB Josh Allen, and his Rochester roots.

Buffalo Bills Center Connor McGovern met with the media after practice on September 1st, 2026. Topics Include: How it feels to be back on the field, the goals and expectations of everyone in the building, Alec Anderson winning the left guard competition, and the transition of Pat Meyer as Offensive Line Coach.

Bills RB Frank Gore Jr. addressed the media on August 27, 2026 after the Bills 28-27 preseason win over the Steelers. He discussed trying to put his best foot forward in the preseason and his play against Pittsburgh.

Bills Cornerback Kani Walker met with the media after the Bills 28-27 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Preseason Week 3. Topics Include: Reflecting on his training camp performance, believing he made a point that he belongs on the team, bonding with the team, the nerves heading into the next few days and how to handle them, training in Atlanta prior to camp building his confidence to make the team, what it's like going through training camp as an undrafted free agent, switching from WR to DB, and how his wide receiver background helps him as a DB.

Bills Wide Receiver Skyler Bell met with the media after the Bills 28-27 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Preseason Week 3. Topics Include: His first NFL touchdown, the importance of getting game experience in preseason, the emotions of playing his first game, getting involved early with the game, visualization, and learning how to make plays when you don't have the ball.

Bills OLB Michael Hoecht addressed the media on August 27, 2026 after the Bills 28-27 preseason win over the Steelers. He discussed his performance on the field versus Pittsburgh and feeling ready for the season after recovering from injury.

Bills C/G Alec Anderson addressed the media on August 27, 2026 after the Bills 28-27 preseason win over the Steelers. He discussed how he learned the news of being the starter at left guard, the work that went into the position battle, having the support of his teammates, what it means to him personally and expectations.

Bills DL Greg Gaines addressed the media on August 25, 2026. He discussed joining the team, his familiarities with the defense, his style of play, looking for the right opportunity, and playing with Michael Hoecht with the Rams.

Bills LB Dorian Williams addressed the media on August 25, 2026. He discussed the challenges of teammates fighting for roster spots and his opportunities in training camp.