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Josh Allen launches Out of Pocket Studios

The Buffalo Bills quarterback's new media venture has announced its initial slate of television and documentary projects.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · 14:25 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has launched Out of Pocket Studios, a media venture focused on entertainment, commercial, and experiential projects.
  • Allen will serve as CEO and executive producer, while Lindsey Cohen will manage day-to-day operations as president of strategy and operations.
  • The studio's initial lineup includes a TV special on CBS, an NFL analysis show on Paramount+, and a documentary about a 2022 Buffalo blizzard.

Key facts

  • Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen launched Out of Pocket Studios, serving as its CEO and executive producer.[Variety]
  • Lindsey Cohen, formerly of Meadowlark Media and DAZN, will oversee day-to-day operations as president of strategy and operations.[Variety]
  • The media venture builds on a partnership Allen established with Skydance Sports in January of last year.[Variety]
  • The studio's initial project slate includes 'America's Tailgate,' a CBS television special produced alongside Skydance Sports, EverWonder Studio, and Lost Tribe Studio.[Variety]
  • A weekly football-analysis studio show, 'NFL Play Action,' is scheduled to debut on Paramount+ on September 9.[Variety]
  • The studio is producing 'The Buffalo Miracle,' a documentary directed by Ben Proudfoot about a McDonald's manager who sheltered people during a 2022 blizzard.[Variety]

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