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Bills’ Rookie WR Set for NFL Debut as Josh Palmer Replacement on Monday Night at Rams

The Buffalo BIlls will be down at least one wide receiver against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, paving the way for fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell to debut in primetime on Monday Night Football.

By Ralph Ventre · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:18 AM

Key Things to Know

Rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell will make his NFL debut against the Los Angeles Rams.
Veteran receiver Josh Palmer has been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup due to a shoulder injury.
Bills wide receiver DJ Moore is officially questionable for Monday's game with an AC joint issue.

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Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell is set to make his NFL debut against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5 on Monday Night Football. Head coach Joe Brady confirmed Bell will be active as veteran wide receiver Josh Palmer has been ruled out with a shoulder injury sustained during Friday's practice.

Bell, a fourth-round draft pick out of Connecticut, led Division I FBS with 101 receptions in 2025. With fellow receiver DJ Moore also questionable due to an AC joint issue, Bell is expected to see immediate opportunities alongside quarterback Josh Allen.

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Bills’ Rookie WR Set for NFL Debut as Josh Palmer Replacement on Monday Night at Rams

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