Joshua Palmer

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: BUF.

Quick Facts

• Position: WR
• Team: BUF (Buffalo Bills)
• Bye week (2026): 5

2026 Outlook

Struggled through injury-plagued 2025 season (played in 12 games, placed on IR before postseason). Dealt with repeated knee and ankle injuries, particularly on left side. As of late May OTAs, still not practicing and showing lingering ankle issues from his Week 6 injury. Unclear if he underwent surgery in the offseason. Bills brought in 4th-round WR Skyler Bell who is expected to surpass Palmer in the depth chart. Palmer's fantasy relevance in 2026 remains questionable given injury history and draft capital invested in his replacement. (per The Good and Not So Good from Bills OTAs: Injury Trends for Key Players)

Role / Depth Chart

Behind Skyler Bell in receiving rotation.

Injury Status

Knee and ankle injuries from 2025 season still affecting him in May OTAs. Left ankle injury from Week 6 lingering without clarity on whether surgery was performed. Recovery status unclear, not practicing as of late May. (per The Good and Not So Good from Bills OTAs: Injury Trends for Key Players)

Recent News

• 2026-05-05 — Bills big-picture questions: Does Buffalo have enough to reach new heights in 2026? (Bills big-picture questions: Does Buffalo have enough to reach new heights in 2026?)
• 2026-04-30 — Bills post-NFL Draft depth chart: Where are they still missing pieces? (Bills post-NFL Draft depth chart: Where are they still missing pieces?)
• 2026-02-16 — Tyreek Hill rumors: 6 free-agent landing spots that should threaten the Chiefs (Tyreek Hill rumors: 6 free-agent landing spots that should threaten the Chiefs)
• 2026-05-29 — The Good and Not So Good from Bills OTAs: Injury Trends for Key Players (The Good and Not So Good from Bills OTAs: Injury Trends for Key Players)

Open Questions

• Will Joshua Palmer undergo ankle surgery and when can he return to full practice participation?

Sources

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