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title: “Joe Brady plans for Josh Allen to play in Bills’ preseason opener”
pubDate: “2026-08-14T05:38:43.000Z”
image: “https://placehold.co/600×400/00338D/FFF?text=Bills+News”
source: “Two Bills Drive”
link: “https://www.twobillsdrive.com/2026/08/14/joe-brady-plans-for-josh-allen-to-play-in-bills-preseason-opener/”
excerpt: “‘For the first time in his career, Allen did not participate in the preseason last year. The offense will change in some ways this year, however, since Brady got promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach.”
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‘For the first time in his career, Allen did not participate in the preseason last year. The offense will change in some ways this year, however, since Brady got promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach. Communication during the game will be important for Brady and his coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, because Brady is balancing his new duties with calling plays for the offense.’
[Read the full story on Two Bills Drive](https://www.twobillsdrive.com/2026/08/14/joe-brady-plans-for-josh-allen-to-play-in-bills-preseason-opener/)