Allen was not alone in missing OTAs but regardless the practices are voluntary. No one is required to attend. Another name once again not in Orchard Park was running back James Cook as he searches for a new contract with the team. In addition, other names were injured and showed up but did not participate.

The AFC East as a division has had a "boogeyman" of sorts over the last few decades. And the Buffalo Bills ' signal-caller Allen has been the man man in the division for the last five seasons. Buffalo is looking for a sixth-straight AFC East title this year. Allen, as the reigning league MVP going into 2025, is a key reason why.