Josh Allen Seen Using Crutches During Joe Brady’s First Presser as Bills’ Coach

Josh Allen suffered a foot injury during the Bills’ season.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen was seen on crutches at Joe Brady’s press conference. | Matthew Bové.

After taking part in interviews during the Bills’ search for their next head coach, Josh Allen was in attendance for new coach Joe Brady’s introductory press conference.

Brady was named the Buffalo’s next head coach after Sean McDermott was fired following nine seasons leading the Bills. Brady joined Buffalo as quarterbacks coach in 2022 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in ’23. Over that time, he’s developed a strong rapport with Allen, and has now been promoted to head coach.

As Allen arrived at the presser, he was notably seen in a walking boot and using crutches. He was among a number of Bills players to attend the presser, including tight end Dalton Kincaid, tackle Spencer Brown, and cornerback Maxwell Hairston.

Allen did not miss any time and played through the injury until Buffalo fell to the Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs. Bills general manager Brandon Beane noted after the season ended concluded that Allen might need to have a procedure done on his foot.

Josh Allen on crutches at Joe Brady's intro press conference

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Josh Allen broke a bone in his foot

After being seen on crutches, Allen told reporters that he broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his foot and had the injury cleaned up on Monday in Birmingham. Allen noted that it’s an older injury and he re-aggravated it while facing the Browns late in the season.

Allen added, “I'm not even lying—if we had to play a game this week, I would find a way to play.”

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