{
  "id": 1482554,
  "title": "Bills rookies waste little time getting Joe Brady's attention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/bills-rookies-waste-little-time-getting-joe-bradys-attention",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:43:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-rookies-waste-little-time-124324187.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joe Brady, the Buffalo Bills coach, was eager for his rookies to demonstrate energy during their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. The team delivered, securing a 29-14 victory. Rookie cornerback Kani Walker led the way with a crucial interception, earning a celebratory crowd from the sidelines. Brady expressed his passion for the team's dedication, stating that even in the preseason, they compete at the highest level. The rookies showcased various skills during the game, with T.J. Parker delivering the first NFL sack, and Jalon Kilgore making a game-changing play that helped end a Carolina possession. Despite Bell's absence due to injury, the rookies collectively made significant contributions, with Walker leading the tackle count and Kilgore leading the defensive snap count. The Bills' rookie class demonstrated a strong attitude and passion for the game, impressing coach Joe Brady.",
  "summary": "A sack, an interception and a fourth-down stop. Here's how every Bills draft pick and undrafted rookie performed in the preseason opener.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}