Coach Sean McDermott noted Friday that Palmer (knee/ankle) won't play Sunday against the Chiefs, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Though Palmer was deemed a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com noted that the wideout was "moving at very light speed" during the session. With Palmer set to miss his second straight game, Elijah Moore, Tyrell Shavers and Curtis Samuel are next in line for the Bills' WR snaps behind starters Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Officially limited Thursday
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Palmer (knee/ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Palmer's limited participation tracks with an earlier report from Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com that the wide receiver was "moving at very light speed." Palmer last suited up in Week 6 against the Falcons, and it sounds like he'll have to make some additional progress in order to play Sunday against the Chiefs.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Takes part in practice Thursday
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Palmer (knee/ankle) took part in practice Thursday, though he was "moving at very light speed," Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Palmer hurt his ankle in a Monday night game versus Atlanta on Oct. 13. The Bills were on bye the following week, but Palmer didn't practice at all in the week that followed and missed this past Sunday's win over Carolina. It sounds like Palmer is doing better since he was able to do some work Thursday, but Getzenberg's depiction of his movement suggests that the wideout could find it challenging to be ready for Sunday's clash against Kansas City.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Still not practicing
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Palmer (knee/ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Palmer, who hasn't practiced since exiting an Oct. 13 loss to the Falcons, has two more chances to get some work in before the Bills assign injury designations ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. If Palmer remains out this weekend, Elijah Moore and Tyrell Shavers would continue to see added snaps alongside fellow WRs Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Ruled out for Sunday
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Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Palmer (knee/ankle) won't play Sunday against the Panthers, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
With Palmer unavailable, look for Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir to lead the Bills' Week 8 WR corps, while Curtis Samuel, Tyrell Shavers and Elijah Moore will be available to mix in. Palmer's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Nov. 2 against the Chiefs.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Sits out practice again
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Palmer (knee, ankle) did not practice Thursday.
Palmer, who has yet to practice in any capacity since sustaining an ankle injury during Buffalo's loss to the Falcons in Week 6, is also managing a knee issue. For any chance of being cleared to play Sunday on the road against Carolina, he'll almost certainly need to get back on the practice field as at least a limited participant Friday. Curtis Samuel (ribs), who has been limited in practice, will stand to handle an expanded role on offense if Palmer misses time.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Won't practice Wednesday
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Bills coach Sean McDermott said Palmer (knee, ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Palmer's absence from practice is no surprise, given that he's been labeled week-to-week after suffering an ankle injury that forced him out of Buffalo's loss to the Falcons in Week 6 early. The veteran wideout has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Panthers if he's able to resume practicing on at least a limited basis Thursday and/or Friday.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Labeled week-to-week
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that Palmer (ankle) is viewed as week-to-week, Alec White of the team's official site reports.
Palmer was forced out of the first half of Monday's 24-14 loss to the Falcons with an ankle injury, finishing the night with two receptions for 60 yards. Though Palmer may have been hard-pressed to make it back to the field if the Bills played on Sunday this week, he'll benefit from Buffalo being on bye for Week 7. The wideout will still need to resume practicing in some fashion during Week 8 to have a chance at playing in the Bills' next game Oct. 26 versus the Panthers.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Won't return Monday
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Palmer (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Falcons, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Palmer was injured early in the second quarter after being tackled awkwardly. He was able to jog on the sideline after being evaluated, but he ultimately won't return after logging two catches for 60 yards. The Bills will head into their bye following Monday's contest, so it's possible Palmer isn't forced to miss any additional time.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Questionable to return
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Palmer is questionable to return to Monday's game against Atlanta due to an ankle injury, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Palmer had his leg twisted awkwardly while being tackled on a catch early in the second quarter. He was able to walk off the field under his own power and was evaluated in the medical tent. Palmer has since been spotted running up and down the sideline, though it's unclear if he'll be able to return to Monday's contest.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Dealing with lower-body inury
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Palmer is being evaluated for an apparent lower-body injury during Monday's game against the Falcons, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo Newsreports.
Palmer made a catch over the middle of the field early in the second quarter and was dragged down awkwardly. The injury looked to be serious, but he walked off the field under his own power and was spotted jogging on the sideline following an examination in the blue tent, per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. An exact diagnosis remains unclear.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Logs two catches in Week 5 loss
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Palmer caught two passes on as many targets for 36 yards during the Bills' 23-20 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Palmer was held to a 23-yard catch in the the second quarter for much of the game before hauling in a 13-yard grab on the last play of regulation. He was on the field for 35 of 68 offensive snaps (51.5 percent), which was third most among Bills wide receivers behind Khalil Shakir (43) and Keon Coleman (42). Palmer saw nine targets in his Bills debut Week 1 against the Ravens, but he has seen three looks or less from Josh Allen in each of the four games since. The lack of targets makes Palmer hard to count on from a fantasy perspective heading into Buffalo's Week 6 road contest against Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 13.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Snags pair of passes in win
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Palmer caught two of three targets for 25 yards in the Bills' 31-19 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Palmer's playing time has dwindled in recent weeks. After playing over 62 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 1 against the Ravens, Palmer's workload has dipped in each game since, landing at just 25 percent against New Orleans. In a Buffalo offense that likes to cycle through its receivers and tight ends throughout the course of a game, Palmer holds minimal fantasy value unless injuries crop up ahead of him on the depth chart.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: One catch Thursday
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Palmer was on the field for 26 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Thursday's 31-21 win over the Dolphins.
After being targeted nine times Week 1 and three times Week 2, Palmer logged just one target (for five yards) Thursday. While a bounce-back is possible as soon as Week 4 against the Saints, fellow WRs Elijah Moore and Tyrell Shavers combined for five targets versus Miami, while Keon Coleman (45) and Khalil Shakir (42) paced the team in terms of Week 3 snaps.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Paces team with 47 receiving yards
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Palmer caught two of three targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Jets.
Most of Palmer's production came on a 32-yard reception from Mitchell Trubisky, who came in for a pair of plays in the first quarter as Josh Allen tended to a nosebleed and again for mop-up duty down the stretch. Despite taking a step back from his five-catch, 61-yard Bills debut, Palmer led the team in receiving yards in Week 2, as Buffalo went with a much more run-heavy approach. Palmer has established himself as a top-three wide receiver on the team alongside Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir heading into Thursday's home game against the Dolphins.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Records five catches in win
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Palmer caught five of nine targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 41-40 win over the Ravens.
Palmer played a solid 62 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps Sunday while operating as Buffalo's No. 3 wide receiver behind Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir, who finished with snap percentages of 88 and 75 percent, respectively. Additionally, the veteran wideout's nine targets were tied for the second-highest total among all Bills pass catchers. Though he may be an inconsistent producer based on his role in an offense flush with playmakers, Palmer proved that he is a trusted target of Josh Allen in his regular season debut with Buffalo. Palmer will look to build upon his performance when the Bills visit the Jets in Week 2.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Gains two yards Sunday
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Palmer had one reception for two yards in Sunday's 38-0 preseason loss to the Bears.
The Josh Allen-less Bills failed to generate any traction in this forgettable exhibition. All three of Palmer's preseason receptions have come from the arm of backup Mitchell Trubisky while the team protects its franchise quarterback. Palmer has been able to show a good rapport with Allen in camp, as the wideout aims to carve out a significant role on offense with his new club this year.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Back at practice Monday
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Palmer (groin) was present for practice Monday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Palmer didn't practice Sunday, but the fact that he suited up for Monday's session and was able to take part in individual drills, per Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News, suggests that his groin injury isn't anything major. It remains to be seen, however, if the wideout will see any action in Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Working through groin injury
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Palmer isn't practicing Sunday due to a groin injury, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.
Palmer has had a promising start to training camp after signing a three-year contract with Buffalo in the offseason, but he's hit at least a minor roadblock with the groin issue. The Bills also announced Sunday that No. 1 wideout Khalil Shakir is week-to-week due to a high-ankle sprain, per Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo, so Keon Coleman and Elijah Moore are the team's top receivers who are currently healthy. It's not yet clear how many practices Palmer might miss as he works through the groin injury.
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Bills' Joshua Palmer: Agrees to three-year deal in Buffalo
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Palmer agreed Monday to a three-year contract with the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The initial report has it as a three-year, $36 million deal with half the money guaranteed. A 2021 third-round pick, Palmer never had more than 769 receiving yards or four TDs in a season for the Chargers, but he capably handled different roles under three offensive coordinators. In 2022, he had a 72-769-3 line on 107 targets at an 8.7 aDOT. In 2024, he had a 39-584-1 line on 65 targets at a 15.2 aDOT. The Bills need a downfield presence more so than another possession receiver, but it's nonetheless tough to predict exactly how they'll use Palmer, apart from the size of his contract suggesting he's expected to be a starter and play a lot of snaps. Then again, the same thing was said when they signed Curtis Samuel to a three-year, $24 million deal last offseason. Palmer at least is much younger than Samuel, turning 26 in September, and there's been no indication that Palmer's foot injury from late in the 2024 campaign will be an issue for 2025.
