The Bills took the field for practice on Wednesday morning as they continue to prepare for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Denver Broncos.
Linebacker Von Miller returned to practice today after being excused from practice on Sunday and Tuesday for personal reasons.
Defensive linemen Kingsley Jonathan (ankle) and Tim Settle (calf) did not practice today. Offensive lineman Spencer Brown and safety Micah Hyde also missed practice today due to general soreness, but both could be back as early as tomorrow. Offensive lineman Tommy Doyle, who is dealing with a foot injury, remained out as well.
South Florida connection in the running back room
The Bills' running back room is filled with four guys from South Florida, a rare occurrence for a single position group. The group from South Florida is comprised of Devin Singletary who's from Deerfield Beach, Zack Moss of Hialeah Gardens, and Miami natives James Cook and Duke Johnson.
For Johnson, having this hometown representation in the running back room is a good thing, but also reminds him he's not getting any younger.
"When I first got here it was, 'I used to watch you growing up, I used to watch highlights of you growing up', so it made me feel kind of old," Johnson laughed. "But it's fun because we all know what the goal is and we all come from the same area, so we know how to push each other, how to bring out the best in one another."
This is the first time the Miami native has experienced this type of connection with his running mates and he's already seeing it pay off on the field.
"The level of competition starts from when we were kids, playing in Liberty City, well that's where I played," Johnson said. "But just the level of competition is different and it kind of prepares you for all levels of football."
When looking at the running back group, Johnson sees plenty of talent next to him; each player has a specific trait that elevates the depth of the room and contributes to the strength of the Bills' offense. A healthy competition also helps each player strive for success.
"We all try to challenge each other to do the things we don't do well," Johnson said. "We try to push each other in that aspect to get better in what we don't do well because we all understand what our niche is and what teams know we can do."
Quessenberry sees 'dynamic' offense around him
Since joining the Bills, offensive lineman David Quessenberry has picked up on the different layers and dimensions of the Bills' playing style, which differs from his experience with the Tennessee Titans. But at the end of the day, both organizations look to accomplish the same thing: winning.
"We have a fantastic running back room and one of the best quarterbacks in the league," Quessenberry said. "The receiver room is stacked. The tight ends are fantastic. It's very dynamic. But there's the same goal - to put that ball in the end zone every time we step on the field."
Quessenberry credits the Bills' versatility throughout the group that ultimately produces what the lineman describes as 'solid rocks' on the O line.
"I've really enjoyed playing next to a bunch of different people and learning the offense," Quessenberry said. "It's a fun offense, explosive, and dynamic. We're kind of dangerous all over the place. It's exciting to be a part of and to be a piece of that in that bigger picture."
The lineman says he takes a lot of pride in what he does and is going to be ready to step in any role that the team needs him for. With the regular season just around the corner, the O-lineman is stressing the important of fundamentals in order to help the team win.
"You've got to take care of the ball, don't get penalized, be efficient, all those things — game management down the stretch, play your best in the most critical situations," Quessenberry said. "If we can do that, we're going to win a lot of games and score a lot of points."
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Baylon Spector (54). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah Hodgins (16). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Stefon Diggs (14) and a bee. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Matt Milano (58). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Mike Love (56). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Eli Ankou (51). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Greg Van Roten (64). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Stefon Diggs (14). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Tavon Austin (86). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Ed Oliver (91), Tim Settle (99). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Gabe Davis (13), Stefon Diggs (14). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Gabe Davis (13). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah Hodgins (16). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah McKenzie (6). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Tommy Sweeney (89). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Bobby Hart (68), Cody Ford (74). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Von Miller (40). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Taron Johnson (7). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Raheem Blackshear (35). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Boogie Basham (55). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Matt Barkley (11). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Greg Rousseau (50), A.J. Epenesa (57). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Matt Barkley (11), Tommy Sweeney (89). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah McKenzie (6). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Stefon Diggs (14) and a bee. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jaquan Johnson (4). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Leslie Frazier , Ed Oliver (91), Jordan Phillips (97). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Von Miller (40). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Daniel Joseph (96). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah Hodgins (16), Josh Thomas (36), Boogie Basham (55). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Daniel Joseph (96), Isaiah Hodgins (16). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Christian Benford (47). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah Hodgins (16), Quintin Morris (85). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Devin Singletary (26). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Ed Oliver (91). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Von Miller (40) with Bruce Smith. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jaquan Johnson (4). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Brandin Bryant (93). Brandin Bryant (93). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Von Miller (40). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Dawson Knox (88), Jaquan Johnson (4), Damar Hamlin (31). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Dawson Knox (88), Jaquan Johnson (4), Damar Hamlin (31). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Dawson Knox (88), Jaquan Johnson (4), Damar Hamlin (31). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Dawson Knox (88), Jaquan Johnson (4), Damar Hamlin (31). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Taiwan Jones (25). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
James Cook (28). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Duke Johnson (22). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Tyrel Dodson (53), Tremaine Edmunds (49). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Marcus West, Shaq Lawson (90). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Chad Hall. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jamison Crowder (80), Matt Barkley (11). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Kaiir Elam (24), Tavon Austin (86). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Matt Milano (58), Tremaine Edmunds (49). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Von Miller (40), Dion Dawkins (73). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Rodger Saffold (76), Mitch Morse (60), Ryan Bates (71). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Bruce Smith. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
James Cook (28). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
James Cook (28), Damar Hamlin (31), Terrel Bernard (43), Jaquan Johnson (4). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Taron Johnson (7). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Raheem Blackshear (35), Cam Lewis (39), Jacob Capra (66), C.J. Brewer (98). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Micah Hyde. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jake Kumerow (15), Nick McCloud (38). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
James Cook (28). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Duke Johnson (22). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Case Keenum (18), Josh Thomas (36). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Marcus West, Von Miller (40). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Greg Mancz (62), Cody Ford (74). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Brandon Beane. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Devin Singletary (26). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Dawson Knox (88), Tremaine Edmunds (49). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Dawson Knox (88), Jaquan Johnson (4). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Gabe Davis (13), Damar Hamlin (31). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Ryan Bates (71), James Cook (28). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Shaq Lawson (90). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah Hodgins (16). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah Hodgins (16). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Isaiah Hodgins (16). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Jordan Poyer, Ja'Marcus Ingram (46). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Tyler Bass (2). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Spencer Brown, David Quessenberry (77). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
DaQuan Jones (92), Matt Milano (58), Tremaine Edmunds (49), Greg Rousseau (50). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Stefon Diggs (14), Greg Rousseau (50). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Stefon Diggs (14). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen (17), Joe Brady, Matt Barkley (11). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Bruce Smith speaks to the team. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Bruce Smith speaks to the team. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Defensive line. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Tyler Matakevich (44). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
A.J. Epenesa (57), Bruce Smith. Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
Bruce Smith, C.J. Brewer (98). Buffalo Bills Training Camp at One Bills Drive, August 17, 2022. Photo by Bill Wippert
