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Bills Kick Off Rain-Soaked Camp, Sign Safety Gardner-Johnson

7/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Bills opened training camp in rain with head coach Joe Brady.
Brady said the rain was perfect and the early start adds toughness.
General manager Brandon Beane told players they must earn every job regardless of contract.
The Bills signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a ball-hawk needing disciplined aggression.

History

Historical Context

The NFL–AFL merger, announced June 8 1966 and completed before the 1970 season, combined ten AFL clubs with three NFL teams in the AFC and placed the remaining thirteen NFL clubs in the NFC, creating a 26-team league. That preseason standard lives on, as Buffalo’s 2024 camp under coach Joe Brady and GM Brandon Beane uses drills and roster competition to shape its playoff roster.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills opened training camp in rain with head coach Joe Brady.
Brady said the rain was perfect and the early start adds toughness.
General manager Brandon Beane told players they must earn every job regardless of contract.
The Bills signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a ball-hawk needing disciplined aggression.

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