News and notes from Buffalo Bills practices before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Preseason Week 3:

Why the Bills are comfortable resting Josh Allen all preseason

For the first time in his NFL career, Bills quarterback Josh Allen won't take a snap in the preseason. Head coach Sean McDermott shared Thursday that Allen won't play in the team's preseason finale against the Buccaneers this weekend.

The eighth-year veteran has shown full command of the offense throughout training camp and during last week 's joint practice in Chicago to give the coaching staff total confidence in Allen being ready for Week 1.

"I also have a responsibility as well to protect him and in doing so, protect our team. I think he's on schedule, and he's looked good," McDermott said.

The decision to rest Al

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