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Bills Today | Why Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano are so in sync

‘”That’s my dog, we play right beside each other,” Edmunds said. “Just having that communication, being on the same bond, having the same type of communication among each other. Just knowing what each one of us is thinking out there, I think that’s very important and that goes hand in hand to what we’re doing outside of the field, and off the field getting in the film room.’

Bills ‘still looking at some things’ on right side of offensive line

‘”Continuity is important and I wish I could sit here (Monday) and say we know exactly how that’s going to look,” McDermott said. “We’re still looking at some things. We’ve got a pretty good feel how it’s going to look. There’s been ongoing conversations every day, evaluations. And, so, we’re going to continue to look at some things (Monday) as we take the field.”‘

Bills acquire LB Andre Smith in trade with Panthers

‘The Panthers selected Smith, from the University of North Carolina, in the 2018 draft with the seventh-round pick they received from the Bills for wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. That is just one of many acquisitions the Bills have made from the team that formerly employed Bills General Manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott.’

As regular season draws near, Bills have an alarmingly lengthy injury list

‘Wide receiver John Brown and defensive end Quinton Jefferson were out with what McDermott termed an “illness” so right away, the thoughts went to COVID-19. “The two illnesses, with what we know now at this point, are not connected to COVID, but it’s always a concern,” McDermott said.’

Observations as Bills face cutting roster

‘Four wideouts could then be competing for one spot: Robert Foster, Isaiah McKenzie, Duke Williams and sixth-round draft choice Isaiah Hodgins. The Bills like Hodgins and might be reluctant to waive him and risk losing the rookie before he could be added to the practice squad. Williams qualifies for that option, Foster and McKenzie don’t.’

Andre Smith: 5 things to know about new Buffalo Bills LB

‘Smith, 23, could end up finding a depth role on the Bills’ defense in due time, but he has mostly played on special teams early in his NFL career. Last season, Smith played 66 percent of Carolina’s special teams snaps and recorded five tackles.’

Buffalo Bills injury report grows on Monday; Stefon Diggs set to return from back ailment

‘“The two illnesses with what we know now at this point are not connected to Covid. Always a concern,” McDermott said. “There’s always gonna be, especially this time of camp, an injury list. Any time it grows to the point where it is it’s a concern because that means missed time. We only have so much time to begin with. It’s important that we can get these guys back as soon as possible. And then as always next man up mentality, and that’s what our guys have done to this point.”’

Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection: Isaiah McKenzie turns in strong camp – can he beat out Isaiah Hodgins?

‘There are several veterans that are in real danger of not making the final roster. Cutting defensive end Trent Murphy could save the Bills $8 million on this year’s salary cap. That kind of rollover cash cold come in handy next offseason if Beane plans on extending linebacker Matt Milano, who’s likely going to get around $13 million per season. With the cap potentially shrinking from $198 million to as low as $175 million as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, money is going to be tight next year. Murphy has been good in camp, but it just might make dollars and cents to go with some of the young ends that have played well also.’

Bills acquire linebacker Andre Smith from the Panthers

‘This move likely means less about the Bills linebacker room as it does for special teams contributors. Running back Taiwan Jones, who largely plays special teams, has been absent from Bills practice, dealing with a knee injury.’