7 Bills players not fully cleared after offseason surgeries

The Buffalo Bills have their quarterback back at full strength. Several other key players aren't there yet. Josh Allen said his foot has healed following offseason surgery to remove part of a bone, but general manager Brandon Beane outlined a wide range of recovery timelines across the roster this week, from players nearing full return to others in "wait-and-see" mode.

The Bills are cognizant of the timeline each player faces while working back from procedures this offseason. The updates offer an early look at who could be ready, and who might not be, ahead of the draft as the Buffalo builds toward the 2026 season. The Bills' OTAs begin May 18.

Josh Allen, QB, Foot: Fully recovered Allen told reporters his foot is "great" after undergoing offseason surgery to remove a loose piece of bone. He said the injury had likely been lingering for years before it was jolted loose while trying to avoid Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in Week 16. Michael Hoecht, OLB, Achilles: Not fully cleared Hoecht tore his right Achilles in Week 9, just his second game with the Bills after returning from a six-game suspension.

He made an immediate impact with two sacks and a forced fumble and could factor into a larger role in Jim Leonhard’s defense. When Hoecht suffered the injury, he waved off the cart that drove into the field to take him to the locker room. Instead, Hoecht hobbled off with the help of trainers and stayed on the bench with his teammates for the rest of the game.