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The lawsuit against Hairston claims he assaulted a woman at the University of Kentucky in 2021 — an incident that was reported to authorities before the woman transferred out of the university. Buffalo selected Hairston with the 30th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Bills did not comment on the lawsuit. When asked about allegations of Hairston’s involvement in a campus sexual assault, Bills general manager Brandon Beans said the “organization felt the matter was thoroughly investigated and felt there was no truth behind the allegations,” according to WKBW. Beans said of the sexual assault allegations against Hairston: “There doesn’t seem to be anything there.” Hairston is iffy for Bills training camp with a hamstring issue.

“His ability to separate could also translate into more production than people currently expect from him,” Buscaglia continues. If Palmer is able to be the Z-receiver that the Bills did not have last year, he could translate the role into fantasy production. Currently Khalil Shakir goes off the board near the end of the top-100 picks and Keon Coleman is the “sleeper option” closer to 125. If Palmer did emerge in this way, it’s certainly possible that none of the Bills main receivers would amount to more than a WR3.

Hairston has been dealing with a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for mandatory minicamp, but GM Brandon Beane said he expects Hairston to be good to go come training camp. The rookie corner is expected to play a key role early in his career in what looks to be a much-improved Bills secondary this season. Hairston’s deal is worth a guaranteed $15.2 million.

Cook is currently seeking an extension from the Bills, but reported for mandatory minicamp on time after sitting out OTAs. His decision to report to minicamp gives the appearance of goodwill between player and team, but the fact he was a full participant should serve as a good sign for his 2025 outlook. Cook added that he is planning to report to training camp, but didn’t specify what his involvement would be without a new deal, and GM Brandon Beane hinted that negotations are ongoing but would be kept between Cook and the team. Last season, Cook finished as the RB16 in PPR points per game and was the RB19 in per game scoring in 2023. Assuming he’s available for a full slate of games, he should once again profile as a strong RB2 candidate for fantasy players.

Coleman missed Weeks 10-14 due to the issue and remained on the Bills’ injury report when he returned to action in Week 15. A prior report indicated Coleman suffered some sort of fracture, but details on the issue have been difficult to come by. The injury was a tough break for a player who notched consecutive career-best performances in Week 7 (125 receiving yards) and Week 8 (five receptions) and was coming into his own. Whether Coleman can blossom into an impact-starter in year two remains to be seen, but the report contextualizes his late-season struggles. Per Sabato, Coleman “looked like a different player during minicamps” this spring.

Hairston “did not practice today and was on the sidelines with a black sleeve on his leg,” per Spectrum News 1’s Andy Young. The first-round rookie cornerback has a chance to compete for a starting role this summer, health pending. Unless the Bills add another veteran to the cornerback room (Jaire Alexander? Jalen Ramsey?) Hairston should be considered the favorite to start.

Bosa told reporters he has been held out of practice as a precaution. He initially went down with the calf issue early in the offseason program and has been out ever since. Bosa has a lengthy injury history, and nothing has changed since he joined the Bills, but the latest issue is seemingly minor. As long as he is back for camp, Bills fans should expect a bounceback of sorts for the veteran EDGE.

Buscaglia points to the fact that Coleman was already on the field for the majority of snaps before hurting his wrist in Week 9, and then adds that the receivers the Bills added this offseason are “not direct competitors” for Coleman’s role at X receiver. “If Coleman doesn’t face much competition for that spot, there is a distinct possibility his on-field role could rise from his already lofty 70 percent. More time on the field means more potential target opportunities, especially if his separation skills improve slightly in the offseason,” Buscaglia continues. Coleman is currently being drafted outside of the top-100 picks in most offseason fantasy football formats and does have an intriguing profile even if his rookie year was disappointing.

The Panthers drafted Thompson when Sean McDermott was with Carolina, so this signing is a reunion of sorts for McDermott and the veteran linebacker. Thompson, 31, has played in six regular season games over the past two years due to chronic injuries, including a torn Achilles tendon. Thompson will likely profile as a rotational player in the Bills defense if he makes the final 53-player roster this summer.

Cook, who was a no-show at the team’s OTAs in late May, checked in at the first day of minicamp amid his push for a new contract with Buffalo. NFL Network has reported that Cook, 25, entering the final year of his rookie deal, wants $15 million a year but is likely to play in 2025 even without an extension. Bill general manager Brandon Beane told reporters in April that no teams had inquired about Cook’s availability this offseason following a 2024 season that saw him total nearly 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns. Cook appears on track to serve as Buffalo’s No. 1 back in 2025, and should be considered a top-15 fantasy option in PPR formats.