‘Kroft was a third-round selection of the Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft. Earlier this month, the Bills released Jake Fisher – the Bengals’ second-round pick in the same draft – who had signed with Buffalo as a free agent and converted from tackle to tight end after playing his first four NFL seasons in Cincinnati.’
Archives for May 22, 2019
Eric Wood, Elder HS grad, named Buffalo Bills’ new radio color analyst
‘After Wood retired as a player in January of 2018 with a career-ending neck injury, Bills fans and others donated to the Eric Wood Fund at The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation – many in increments of $70 in honor of Wood’s No. 70.’
Former Cowboys WR Cole Beasley not available for Bills at the start of OTAs
‘Buffalo doesn’t have a timetable for Beasley’s return. The prognosis for sports-hernia surgeries are typically one to two months. That means Beasley could miss the rest of OTAs and minicamp. But the wideout should be fully cleared for training camp.’
Juice is loose in Buffalo: Bills issue O.J. Simpson’s No. 32 for 1st time in 40 years
‘Before him, the last person to wear No. 32 was O.J. Simpson. Perry, who talked to The Athletic, is well aware of what comes with Simpson’s number.’
Bills let another player wear O.J. Simpson’s No. 32 for first time in 42 years
‘The Bills’ No. 32 jersey was never one of their three officially retired numbers, but it was always synonymous with Simpson, who was drafted first overall in the 1969 draft by Buffalo and spent nine years with the franchise. Simpson is on the Bills’ Wall of Fame.’
Bills DE Jerry Hughes Signs Two-Year Extension
‘A person with direct knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that Hughes will be guaranteed about $19 million, and could make as much as $23 million should he meet all the incentives. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills did not release the contract’s value.’
Bills TE Tyler Kroft Out Indefinitely With Broken Foot
‘”It’s not ideal,” McDermott said. “Availability is key, but we trust our medical staff and Tyler as well. He’s a hard-working young man and will be back in due time and ready to go.”‘
Buffalo Bills Have Player Wearing OJ Simpson’s Former No. 32
‘Simpson, whose name remains on the Bills Wall of Fame, served nine years for armed robbery and assault after confronting two sports collectibles dealers at a Las Vegas casino hotel in September 2007.’
Source: Bills DE Hughes gets 2-year extension
‘Although he still led the team with seven sacks in 2018, his production has tapered off since he posted at least 9.5 sacks in back-to-back seasons in 2013 and 2014.’
Bills TE Kroft breaks foot again, needs surgery
‘Coach Sean McDermott made the announcement Tuesday, adding that there is no timetable for Kroft’s return.’
Bills issue O.J.’s No. 32 for first time since 1977
‘”I thought it was retired, but then I was told it was available. Boom, I took it,” he told The Athletic.’
Bills hand out O.J. Simpson’s number for the first time in 42 years and here’s who got it
‘Perry chose the number because it’s what he wore during his high school and college careers. Perry also wore the number in Chicago during his first two seasons in the NFL, but then he had to give up when he signed with the Dolphins in 2016.’
Report: Bills, DE Jerry Hughes Agree To Contract Extension
‘Hughes’ signing keeps him off of the free-agent market for now and will pair him with first-round pick Ed Oliver in hopes of resurrecting an anemic pass rush that finished 27th in sacks in 2018.’
Bills TE Tyler Kroft suffers broken foot in practice, needs surgery
‘According to NFL Media, which cited an unidentified source, Kroft’s recovery timeline is three to four months. That puts him right up against the beginning of the regular season and raises concerns that he could start out on the physically unable to perform list.’
O.J. Simpson’s No. 32 issued out by Bills for first time in 42 years
‘While the number never officially was retired, the scandals attached to Simpson’s name caused the Bills to withhold it.’