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Bills Kick Off 2026 Camp, Hire Leonhard, Shift to 3-4

7/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Bills opened 2026 training camp on July 29 at St. John Fisher under head coach Joe Brady.
Jim Leonhard became defensive coordinator, switching to a 3-4 scheme.
Pat Meyer, Pete Carmichael, Jeff Rodgers and John Fox joined the staff.
Tyrell Shavers was placed on the PUP list with a torn ACL.
The Bills named Christian Benford CB1 and Sam Franklin the starting safety after Damar Hamlin missed the initial roster.

History

Historical Context

In the 1990 season, the Buffalo Bills’ no-huddle offense posted a 13–3 record and reached Super Bowl XXV, losing to the New York Giants by one point. The Giants’ ball-control strategy, crafted by Bill Belichick, set a 40-minute-33-second time-of-possession record. That historic showdown cemented the Bills’ long-term emphasis on roster depth, guiding their 2026 rebuild under coach Joe Brady.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills opened 2026 training camp on July 29 at St. John Fisher under head coach Joe Brady.
Jim Leonhard became defensive coordinator, switching to a 3-4 scheme.
Pat Meyer, Pete Carmichael, Jeff Rodgers and John Fox joined the staff.
Tyrell Shavers was placed on the PUP list with a torn ACL.
The Bills named Christian Benford CB1 and Sam Franklin the starting safety after Damar Hamlin missed the initial roster.

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