Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady announced that healthy starters, including quarterback Josh Allen, will play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. This will be the first game played at the new Highmark Stadium. Brady cited multiple reasons for the decision: wanting to see tackling and finishing plays, and the newness of the venue.

Allen also expressed a desire to make it as game-like as possible to work through all processes before the regular-season opener on Sept. 17 against the Detroit Lions.\n\nThis marks a change from last year under former head coach Sean McDermott, when Allen did not play any preseason snaps. Allen said, "I'd love to play," and Brady wants him to be competitive but mindful of the situation. "If you kind of just dip your toe in, that's when I think bad happens," Brady added.\n\nThe new coaching staff and stadium are key factors. Brady emphasized, "It's our first opportunity for us to come together and show an example of what the Buffalo Bills are about.".