Alec Anderson Fumes After Rookie Takes His Locker Spot to Sit Next to Josh Allen

Buffalo, NY – July 28, 2025

Tensions ran higher than usual in the Bills locker room this week as competition extended beyond the field to the very seats players occupy. Training camp rituals, it seems, are alive and well in Buffalo.

For veterans, there are unwritten codes: hierarchy, respect, and courtesy, especially when it comes to prime locker room real estate. Those who’ve earned their place expect those behind them to honor tradition.

One seasoned lineman returned from a meeting to find his familiar spot next to franchise quarterback Josh Allen already occupied. His belongings were shifted aside, replaced by the gear of a rookie hungry to make his mark.

Alec Anderson couldn’t hide his disappointment, later reflecting on the changing culture. “Back then, when I was a rookie, you always greeted the locker room and showed respect to the vets. Nowadays, a lot of young guys don’t even bother to say hello,” he said, nostalgia mixing with frustration.

The rookie, Dorian Strong, arrives with promise after a productive career at Virginia Tech: 40 games, four interceptions, and a reputation for physical press coverage. Coaches are counting on his special teams value and depth at corner.

Still, Anderson and many vets believe that the bonds of a winning team are built on more than talent. It’s the daily rituals of humility and acknowledgment that forge real trust and unity in the room.

Coaches quickly addressed the mix-up, reinforcing the team’s standards for every player, rookie or vet. In Buffalo, respect is earned on and off the field—sometimes starting with something as simple as a greeting.

As the season draws closer, Anderson’s words hang in the air. The battle for roster spots is fierce, but the fight for team culture—especially for that coveted seat beside Josh Allen—may matter just as much.