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Josh Allen injury update: Buffalo Bills QB spotted on crutches at Joe Brady introductory press conference

FaceProfileby: Thomas Goldkamp01/29/26

Following the promotion of offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach, the Buffalo Bills are set to host an introductory press conference for the new head man this afternoon. But it’s quarterback Josh Allen that has stolen the headlines.

Allen showed up to the press conference to support his new head coach. But he did so on crutches and in a walking boot.

According to a report from the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, general manager Brandon Beane said that Josh Allen “might need a procedure on his foot.” The talented quarterback is coming off a recent loss to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Playoffs.

During that game, Allen took some significant shots but did manage to finish the game. So it’s unclear whether the injury is something he picked up on the field or is more of a proactive repair job.

In any case, any time a quarterback like Josh Allen might need surgery, it’s major news. He’s one of the top quarterbacks in the league.

Allen is coming off a season in which he threw for 3,668 yards and 25 touchdowns, against 10 interceptions. He also ran for 579 yards and 14 scores.

Joe Brady tapped as new head coach

Joe Brady will certainly be leaning on Josh Allen now that he’s in the driver’s seat for the franchise, but that’s nothing new. The two have worked on developing a nice rapport over the last four seasons.

Brady has been a member of Buffalo’s staff since 2022 and has served as its offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. He first gained national prominence as LSU‘s passing game coordinator & wide receivers coach on the historic 2019 National Championship team.

With Brady calling plays over the past two seasons, Buffalo posted a 28-11 record and won three postseason games. The Bills’ offense ranked inside the Top 10 in both yards per game and points per game in both seasons.

“He has big shoes to fill,” former All-Pro center Jeff Saturday said on ‘First Take‘ shortly after the hire was announced. “I’m not surprised they went with Brady. I think when you saw the people they were interviewing, whether it was (Davis) Webb or (Brian) Daboll, if you’re going to go with an offensive guy, you’re going to go with the guy who’s been calling it and someone you’re comfortable with.

“I would say the hiring portion of this is going to be the key. Who is his defensive coordinator? Is he going to call plays? Even if he does call plays, who’s his OC going to be? That head coaching responsibility is going to require a ton of time away from being with players, which he does every day.”

On3’s Daniel Hager also contributed to this report.