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Bills Embrace 'Kill or Be Killed' Mentality for 2026
17 Jul
Summary
- New coach Joe Brady leads Bills into 2026 season after McDermott's exit.
- Veteran Dion Dawkins emphasizes a do-or-die mindset for the team.
- Brandin Cooks expresses desire to rejoin Bills for upcoming season.
The Buffalo Bills are entering the 2026 season with significant changes, including the appointment of Joe Brady as head coach, succeeding Sean McDermott after eight years. This transition follows five consecutive AFC East titles from 2020 to 2024. The team has bolstered its roster with additions such as wide receiver DJ Moore and edge rusher Bradley Chubb.
Veteran offensive tackle Dion Dawkins has declared a "kill or be killed" mentality for the upcoming season, likening the team's current situation to a climactic movie scene where resilience is key under new leadership.
The Bills aim to strengthen their receiving corps, with DJ Moore providing Josh Allen a potential WR1. Veteran Brandin Cooks has expressed a strong desire to return to Buffalo for the 2026 season, a sentiment echoed by Sports Illustrated, which advocates for his re-signing to enhance competition for roster spots. Rookies report for preseason camp on July 21, with veterans joining eight days later.
