The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner and while there are no NFL games today, Buffalo Bills training camp is right around the corner. Here, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to know about Bills training camp this summer.
After reaching the AFC Championship Game two years ago, the past two seasons have been a slight disappointment in Buffalo. The Bills combined for a 24-9 record in the regular season in the last two years, but each January they lost in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
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However, spirits are high heading into Bills’ training camp. Josh Allen is healthy, Von Miller is closing in on a return and Buffalo has one of the best rosters in the NFL. Near the top of the 2023 NFL power rankings and with great Super Bowl odds, fans can feel good heading into the summer.
Here’s everything you need to know before the Buffalo Bills training camp. Bookmark this page for updates, including the players to watch and top storylines for the Bills this summer.
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Buffalo Bills training camp schedule 2023
Buffalo Bills training camp begins on Wednesday, July 26 at 9:45 AM EST. Here’s a full breakdown of the Bills training camp schedule, including key dates for fans to know. All practices are open to the public unless marked otherwise.
- July 26 – Bills training camp begins
- July 27 – Practice opens at 9:48 AM ET
- July 28 – Practice opens at 9:45 AM ET
- July 29 – Day Off
- July 30 – Practice opens at 9:48 AM ET
- July 31 – Practice opens at 9:45 AM ET
- Aug. 1 – Practice opens at 9:45 AM ET
- Aug. 2 – Day Off
- Aug. 3 – 9:45 AM
- Aug. 4 – “Return of the Blue and Red” practice at Highmark Stadium
- Aug. 6 – Practice opens at 11:45 AM ET
- Aug. 7 – Practice opens at 9:45 AM ET (closed to the public)
- Aug. 9 – Practice opens at 9:45 AM ET
- Aug. 10 – Practice opens at 9:45 AM ET
Buffalo Bills training camp storylines
Monitoring Von Miller’s recovery from ACL tear
Acquired to be a difference maker for the Bills in 2022, Von Miller lived up to expectations. Unfortunately for Buffalo, he suffered a torn ACL late in the season and underwent surgery in December. The Bills have been coy regarding Miller’s timeline for a return and while the future Hall of Famer thinks he can play in Week 1, placing him on the PUP list is on the table. Heading into training camp, Miller’s health will be one of the biggest stories. Even if he returns before the regular season, there’s no telling what a 34-year-old edge rusher looks like in the early months back from an ACL tear. Any setbacks or limitations would have significant ramifications for the Bills defense in 2023.
Bills’ running back battle
Buffalo needs a viable rushing attack to make a Super Bowl run, it’s that simple. While the Bills ranked 11th in Football Outsiders’ Rush DVOA last season, the ground game was largely inconsistent and Josh Allen accounted for most of the explosive plays. James Cook showed promise as a rookie, averaging 5.7 yards per carry while recording 21 receptions in 16 games. But don’t sleep on Damien Harris, who boasts a career 4.7 yards per carry and is just two years removed from a 15-touchdown season. Midway through training camp, there could be a lot of buzz regarding this rushing attack.
Damar Hamlin’s return to football
This is definitively one of the things Buffalo Bills fans are looking forward to most this summer. After going into cardiac arrest on the field, nearly losing his life, Damar Hamlin has been cleared to resume full activity. Not only will he be out there for training camp, but he should also play a prominent role. The Bills will manage Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde’s reps this summer, providing Hamlin with an opportunity to prove himself. If all goes well, he’ll be a standout as Buffalo’s third safety this year.
What day does Buffalo Bills training camp start?
Bills training camp starts on July 26, with the first practice open to the public. Each of the Bills’ training camp practices from July 26 – Aug. 10 will begin in the morning.
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How long is Bills training camp?
Bills training camp opens on July 26 and concludes on Aug. 10. Buffalo’s preseason games then take place on Aug. 12 against the Indianapolis Colts, Aug. 19 on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aug. 26 on the road against the Chicago Bears.
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Are Bills training camp tickets free?
Tickets to the Bills training camp 2023 are free, but you must have a ticket to attend practice. You can find all the ticket information you need, specifically how to get them, directly from the team’s website.
When is the Return of the Blue and Red?
The Bills will hold the “Return of the Blue and Red” practice at Highmark Stadium on Friday, Aug. 4. Tickets aren’t yet available, but you can find them at BuffaloBills.com.
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Where is Buffalo Bills training camp 2023?
The Bills hold training camp at St. John Fisher University. The university agreed to a one-year deal with the Bills, but Buffalo also held its training camp there in 2022. St. John Fisher University is located at 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618.
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Where do you park for Bills training camp?
You can park for Bills training camp at Pittsford Sutherland or Pittsford Mendon High School, then take a $1 shuttle bus to St. John Fisher University. There is no public parking available at St. John University.
