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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 28: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Highmark Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

The Buffalo Bills kicked off their OTAs on Tuesday, with head coach Joe Brady taking to the podium to update reporters on various aspects of the team, particularly the health of quarterback Josh Allen.

Allen underwent surgery at the end of January to remove a loose bone chip from his right foot, and the expectation was for him to be ready in time for OTAs. It sounds like he’s in a solid position and making good progress.

“Joe Brady says Josh Allen is good to go and has been fine heading into OTAs coming off his foot surgery in the offseason,” via Andy Young.

Allen Should be Ready for OTA’s

Allen’s injury occurred during the win against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16, and it seemed to bother him throughout the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs. Despite the pain, he didn’t miss any game action. Allen acknowledged how difficult it was but insisted he wasn’t going to sit out because of it.

“I had a little broken bone in there, so they went and took it out and cleaned it up,” Allen said on Jan. 29, via NFL.com’s Bobby Kownack. “Obviously, not an ideal situation. Painful throughout the weeks. But, again, game day, different story, just being able to put that to the side and go out there and play football.”

Even though Allen was never going to have the surgery during the playoffs, if he had, he would have planned to play in the game the week of his surgery.

“I’m not even lying, if we had to play a game this week, I would figure it out to play a game,” Allen said. “It’s a little painful right now, but it wasn’t a crazy surgery. Not too long. OTAs, I’ll be back, and it shouldn’t hinder anything.”

The Bills Need Allen for Many Reasons During OTAs

Having Allen back for OTAs is crucial, given the Bills’ many new faces, including their head coach. While Brady has served as the team’s offensive coordinator for the past two and a half seasons, it’s a completely different ballgame now that he’s stepping in as head coach and trying to take charge.

Former head coach Sean McDermott could have implemented strategies in practice that Brady doesn’t want to, which is why Allen must be present. He’s not just the quarterback; he’s also one of the key leaders on the Bills.

Allen also needs to establish a connection with a new face in the wide receiver lineup, DJ Moore. The Bills have traded a 2026 second-round pick to the Chicago Bears for Moore, who is expected to step in right away and become Buffalo’s No. 1 receiver.

The offseason training activities provide an excellent opportunity for Allen and Moore to build their chemistry before training camp and the preseason. Both players aim to avoid misunderstandings during the regular season, as they could lead to significant issues for the team. Allen could develop a similar connection with Moore as he did with Stefon Diggs, potentially forming one of the top quarterback-receiver duos in the NFL.