Joshua Palmer - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Feeling healthy ahead of new season After working off to the side during OTAs, Palmer (ankle) has been back as a participant during mandatory minicamp, Alec White and Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site report. "I...

Impact Palmer was plagued by the injury for a good chunk of the 2025 season in and out of the lineup and ended up missing both of the team's playoff games, but he's feeling much better as prep for the new season gets underway. After posting a disappointing 22-303-0 line in his first campaign with the Bills, Palmer should be able to play more and do more in his next go-around. However, with DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Dalton Kincaid and James Cook all ahead of him in the pecking order, Palmer's upside is probably capped unless the Bills get struck with a number of injuries to their passing game.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

James Cook's milestone, Joshua Palmer's motivation & Cole Bishop's recovery — Recapping Day 2 of Bills minicamp What we learned as the Bills continue their 2026 mandatory minicamp

JUNE 11 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Joshua Palmer Speaks After Minicamp Bills wide receiver Josh Palmer addressed the media after Bills minicamp on June 10, 2026. He discussed recovering from injury, preparing fo...

JUNE 10 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills' Joshua Palmer Looking to Put 'Humbling' Season Behind Him 2026 was a frustrating season for Joshua Palmer, who is trying to get healthy so he can prove the Buffalo Bills were right to sign him last...

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

The Good and Not So Good from Bills OTAs: Injury Trends for Key Players Edge rusher Michael Hoecht and wide receiver Joshua Palmer are trending in different directions in their return from injury.

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Does side work during Day 2 of OTAs Palmer (ankle) spent most of Tuesday's OTA session working to the side, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Palmer missed Buffalo's two postseason games last season after he was placed on IR due to an ankle injury. It appears he's not quite at 100 percent yet given his limitation to mostly side work Tuesday. However, there's no indication at this point that Palmer is at risk of not being ready for Week 1 of the upcoming regular season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Palmer mentioned as potential trade fit for Bills' biggest rival One of the most overlooked, yet important dates of the NFL offseason is June 1st because that’s when moves tend to take place. Whether it’s...

MAY 11 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

What Does the Bills' Pecking Order at Wide Receiver Look Like After Drafting Skyler Bell? Joshua Palmer and Keon Coleman's spots on the depth chart are anything but guaranteed.

MAY 3 • SI.COM

Joshua Palmer lands on a list Chargers fans never would've expected The Los Angeles Chargers have long struggled to find the dominant wideout they've needed to truly make their offense click. Over the past co...

MARCH 25 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Bills owner feels team hit 'proverbial playoff wall' after latest loss

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula felt his team hit what he called “the proverbial playoff wall" in leading to his decision to abruptly fire coach Sean McDermott this week

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Why are Tyrell Shavers and Joshua Palmer not playing today for Josh Allen's Bills vs. Broncos in 2026 NFL playoffs? Tyrell Shavers and Joshua Palmer will not play for the Buffalo Bills in the blockbuster matchup against the Denver Broncos in the 2026 NFL p...

JANUARY 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

Brandin Cooks' chemistry with Allen adds new dimension to Bills passing game

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks has built chemistry with Josh Allen and provided a speed element to Buffalo's passing attack in just seven weeks after his arrival

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Bills receiver depth thinned to 3 in preparing to play Broncos after Shavers tears knee ligament

The Buffalo Bills are down a second receiver in two days after coach Sean McDermott revealed Tyrell Shavers is out after tearing a knee ligament

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Moves to IR, season over The Bills placed Palmer (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Palmer was held out of all drills Wednesday through Friday due to an ankle injury before Buffalo ruled him out for Sunday's wild-card game at Jacksonville. Considering he's required to miss at least four contests while on IR, his 2025 campaign is over. Palmer will finish it with a 22-303-0 line on 37 targets in 12 regular-season appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bills sign LB Baylon Spector to active roster, place WR Joshua Palmer on IR The Bills elevated two practice squad players ahead of Sunday's playoff game against Jacksonville

JANUARY 10 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Josh Allen, Bills dealt bad injury news before NFL Playoffs Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are ready for the wild-card matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. But before they went head-to-head, the B...

JANUARY 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Bills injury update before playoff game reinforces Buffalo's $29 million mistake | Sporting News The Buffalo Bills won't have wide receiver Joshua Palmer for the playoff game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars and that only reinforces how b...

JANUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Keon Coleman gets playing status update for Bills vs. Jags after Josh Palmer injury news | Sporting News Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is expected to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday with fellow wideout Joshua Palmer ru...

JANUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joshua Palmer injury update gives Keon Coleman the chance he needs to prove himself In less than 24 hours, the Buffalo Bills will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars and all of the doubters that are saying that Buffalo doesn’t...

JANUARY 10 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM

Won't play Sunday Palmer (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars.

Impact Palmer was held out of practice all week due to an ankle injury, which is severe enough for the veteran wideout to be sidelined for the Bills' playoff opener. With Palmer sidelined, Cameron Wolfe reports that Keon Coleman -- who was a healthy inactive in four of the Bills' final eight games of the regular season -- is expected to be active against Jacksonville. Brandin Cooks and Tyrrell Shavers are also in line for more snaps on offense in Palmer's absence.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Palmer (ankle) won't practice Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's playoff opener against the Jaguars, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Palmer will thus finish the week with three consecutive 'DNPs,' which clouds the wideout's status for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. In 12 contests during the regular season, Palmer put up a 22/303/0 receiving line on 37 targets, a rate of production that limited his fantasy lineup viability to deeper formats.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Thursday Palmer (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Palmer having been deemed a 'DNP' in Wednesday's walk-through, the wideout now has one more opportunity to practice before the Bills assign injury designations for Sunday's playoff opener against the Jaguars. Palmer recorded an 84 percent snap share in the team's Week 18 win over the Jets, but at this stage it's unclear if the wideout is dealing with a setback related to the ankle injury that he previously dealt with in Weeks 13-15, or if his current issue is something new.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Palmer (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Palmer missed Weeks 13 and 14 with an ankle injury, but up until Wednesday he'd been a full practice participant ever since returning to action Week 15. It's possible this is a new issue, and there's no assurance of a significant role in the playoffs even if Palmer's injury turns out to be minor. Buffalo's depth chart has been fluid apart from Khalil Shakir's role in the slot, but Brandin Cooks and Tyrell Shavers have contributed more than Palmer of late. Gabe Davis and Keon Coleman are the other candidates for WR snaps this Sunday at Jacksonville.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Just one catch in Week 18 win Palmer caught one pass (on three targets) for one yard during the Bills' 35-8 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Palmer played a season-high 63 snaps on offense during Sunday's win, but he had just one catch to show for it. The 2025 season looked promising for the fifth-year wideout after posting five catches (on nine targets) for 61 yards during the Bills' Week 1 win over the Ravens, but those numbers ended up being a season high for Palmer. The Bills hit the road for their AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars this Sunday, when Palmer figures to be a depth option in the passing game behind Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, James Cook and Dalton Kincaid.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in loss to Philly Palmer caught one of two targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Palmer has exactly one catch in three straight games, totaling 30 scoreless yards. He's way off the fantasy map headed into Week 18 against the Jets and figures to continue playing rotational snaps in Buffalo's hodgepodge receiver corps during the postseason.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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