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. Confirmed he did NOT undergo surgery in the offseason, electing instead to rehab the injury; is nearing the end of his recovery timeline. 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 Buffalo Bills Phase 3 OTA Injury Report: Week 3 Rehab & Injury Analysis)

By mandatory minicamp (June 15), Palmer finally returned to full 11-on-11 drills after finishing his rehab. The high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 6 appeared to be the lingering issue, though the extent of his hip and calf involvement remains unclear. Palmer acknowledged this was one of his most difficult rehab experiences but showed enough progress to get back on the field. (per Buffalo Bills Mandatory Minicamp Injury Report: Rehab Updates & Injury Analysis)

Role / Depth Chart

Behind Skyler Bell in receiving rotation.

Injury Status

Left high-ankle sprain from Week 6 (plus associated hip and calf injuries) sidelined him through late May. Returned to full 11-on-11 drills at mandatory minicamp (June 15) after completing his rehab without surgery. (per Buffalo Bills Mandatory Minicamp Injury Report: Rehab Updates & Injury Analysis)

Recent News

• 2026-06-21 — Bills news: Early preview of biggest training camp battles (Bills news: Early preview of biggest training camp battles)
• 2026-06-08 — Browns QB battle, Patrick Mahomes’ recovery among top NFL minicamp storylines - The... (Browns QB battle, Patrick Mahomes’ recovery among top NFL minicamp storylines - The...)
• 2026-04-25 — Buffalo Bills NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports - The... (Buffalo Bills NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports - The...)
• 2026-06-18 — Fantasy Football Target Practice: 2026 Buffalo Bills (Fantasy Football Target Practice: 2026 Buffalo Bills)
• 2026-04-28 — Top of Bills WR depth chart looks set but camp battles will be real (Top of Bills WR depth chart looks set but camp battles will be real)
• 2026-06-15 — Buffalo Bills Mandatory Minicamp Injury Report: Rehab Updates & Injury Analysis (Buffalo Bills Mandatory Minicamp Injury Report: Rehab Updates & Injury Analysis)
• 2026-06-06 — Buffalo Bills Phase 3 OTA Injury Report: Week 3 Rehab & Injury Analysis (Buffalo Bills Phase 3 OTA Injury Report: Week 3 Rehab & Injury Analysis)
• 2026-06-18 — 2026 Buffalo Bills Fantasy Preview: Can Joe Brady put them over the top? (2026 Buffalo Bills Fantasy Preview: Can Joe Brady put them over the top?)
• 2026-04-30 — 10 Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets (2026 Fantasy Football) (10 Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets (2026 Fantasy Football))
• 2026-06-12 — Setting Expectations for 10 Bills Rookies After Mandatory Minicamp (Setting Expectations for 10 Bills Rookies After Mandatory Minicamp)

Open Questions

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