Bills lineman savors punching rookie after cheap shot at practice

Key Points:

• Training camp practice at St. John Fisher University saw physical altercations, including a late hit by rookie linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr on tight end Dalton Kincaid, which sparked a mini-brawl and drew a stern reprimand from coach Joe Brady.
• Offensive lineman Alec Anderson and other players embraced the intensity of the fights, viewing them as a way to build team grit and resilience during the two-hour padded practice session.
• Quarterback Josh Allen connected on a highlight-reel deep pass to wide receiver DJ Moore, showcasing a promising offensive connection that could inject needed explosiveness into the Bills’ attack this season.
• Special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers confirmed Ray Davis will continue as the primary kickoff returner, while the punt return role remains open with several receivers competing for the spot amid evolving kickoff and punt return strategies.
• Rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun is competing with Maxwell Hairston for a starting job, focusing on mastering man coverage in the new defense and learning from his teammate to improve during his first NFL training camp.