Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may require an offseason procedure to address an injured right foot – however, team officials believe it will not interfere with his spring schedule.
General manager Brandon Beane said that while the issue could require medical attention, he emphasized that Allen is expected to be available for organized team activities. Allen first hurt the foot in a Week 16 win over Cleveland, and the soreness lingered into the final weeks of the season, at times limiting his practice workload. The injury was later aggravated late in the regular season, adding to a growing list of physical issues.
Despite being listed with multiple ailments down the stretch—including knee and finger injuries—Allen did not miss any games. Beane said Allen may need to have “something done” to fully resolve the foot injury but offered no timetable for a potential procedure.
Allen indicated he felt good entering Buffalo’s AFC divisional round matchup in Denver, but the performance told a different story. He struggled in the 33-30 overtime loss, accounting for four of the team’s five turnovers. In that game, Allen completed 25 of 39 passes for 283 yards, rushed 12 times for 66 yards, threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles.
The update on Allen’s health came during the Bills’ end-of-season news conference, which also marked a major turning point for the franchise. Owner Terry Pegula and Beane addressed the decision to part ways with head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons. Under McDermott, Buffalo reached the playoffs eight times and advanced to two AFC championship games, but Pegula said the team had reached “the proverbial wall” following another early postseason exit.
Pegula noted that Allen had no role in McDermott’s dismissal, though the quarterback is expected to be involved in the search for a new head coach. The move signals the start of what many view as Buffalo’s most consequential offseason in nearly a decade, with the organization aiming to reset its direction while ensuring its franchise quarterback is healthy and ready for the future.
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