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Buffalo Bills Links, 8/12: Josh Allen to sit out Week 1 of preseason

Plus, Efe Obada’s long, unpredictable path to the NFL.

By John Boccacino

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In what will come as a surprise to practically no one, the Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday that Josh Allen, their franchise quarterback who just signed a six-year, $258-million contract extension, will sit out the team’s preseason opener Friday against the Detroit Lions.

In today’s edition of the Bills links, we discuss how much playing time Buffalo’s other starters will receive in the team’s first game action of the 2021 season.

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Odds and ends

Hear why one columnist feels Bills fans should try and enjoy every week of the upcoming season, get to know rookie wide receiver Marquez Stevenson and the unparalleled speed he brings to the Bills’ offense, see what Siran Neal is doing to carve out a larger role on Buffalo’s defense, learn how general manager Brandon Beane plans on using the preseason games to improve his roster, and more!

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