Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers, Preseason, August 15, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers, Preseason, August 15, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
The Buffalo Bills host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night in the preseason finale. Here's a handful of players to keep an eye as we approach the regular season.
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1 – OLB Mike Danna
The veteran outside linebacker has been productive in every outing thus far this preseason, and had his skill set on display throughout training camp. The problem is he's at a jam-packed position, so he'll have to carry his play through this final preseason game to stay in the conversation.
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2 – DL Zane Durant
The rookie defensive tackle has made steady progress through camp and the preseason and is beginning to flash. He must ride that wave of momentum if he is to be one of what are likely just six defensive linemen on the active roster.
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3 – S Jalon Kilgore
An injury kept him out of last week's game at Cleveland, but he returned to the practice setting this week. Getting game reps against Pittsburgh will be valuable as the defensive staff tries to find the right role for this physically gifted defensive back.
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4 – ILB Keonta Jenkins
A practice squad player last year, Jenkins got a called up a few times last season to the active roster and proved himself on special teams. He's spent this whole offseason working to prove himself in Jim Leonhard's new defensive scheme. Jenkins will get plenty of playing time as the defensive staff gets as much information on him as possible to make the right decision.
Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers, Preseason, August 15, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
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5 – WR Dante Pettis
The veteran receiver was making a play for one of the last receiver spots on the roster, but an injury forced him to miss last week's game and joint practice in Cleveland. He'll need to make up for lost time not only on offense, but in the race to be the team's designated punt returner.