‘As of now, nearly half the league – 15 teams – has indicated it will not participate, though individual players from those franchises can opt to attend on their own. Among those declaring their non-participation are the Steelers, Browns, Dolphins, Patriots, Jets and Giants. Not among them is the Bills, which speaks to coach Sean McDermott’s skills in promoting a team-first mindset in Buffalo. His veterans clearly feel they’re part of a squad that has high expectations and are unwilling to appear as anything less than all-in.’
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Bills rookie Jack Anderson likes being in the middle of the action
‘“In high school, I played on varsity as a freshman at Frisco,” Anderson said, referring to his prep team in suburban Dallas. “I was the center that year. I played guard and tackle then. And then at college, I started every game at right guard. But I got a bunch of snaps at center during practice and at left guard. I’d rotate with the center. And then my last game against Kansas, I played the second half at center. So I feel real comfortable there.”’
Report: Bills to take look at receiver/returner Jeff Badet
‘Badet, 26, only has appeared in three NFL games since signing as an undrafted rookie with Minnesota in 2018. He was placed on the Vikings’ practice squad that year, then was out of football in 2019 after being released at the end of preseason that summer. Badet spent most of last season on the Washington practice squad but was promoted to the active roster for three games. He did not catch a pass. He was waived by Washington on May 3.’
Erik Brady: Jeff Nixon got ‘Spider-Man’ nickname with Bills, but carries it for other reasons
‘Nixon had three interceptions and one fumble recovery in the 1980 season opener as the Bills ended a 20-game losing streak to the Miami Dolphins. He played six seasons for the Bills until a career-ending knee injury in 1984. He stayed in Buffalo and has been youth services manager for the city’s Employment and Training Center for 22 years – and an ardent cultivator of spider plants for longer than that.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans Week 4 matchup has biggest spread of 2021 NFL season
‘The team opened as a 6.5 point favorite for their Week 1 game at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it turns out that their Week 4 matchup at Highmark Stadium against the Houston Texans has a significantly larger spread. In fact, it’s the biggest point spread of the 2021 season per Super Book Sports.’
Bills QB Mitch Trubisky’s fiancée enjoys Nashville bachelorette party
‘Taking to Instagram on Monday, Gallagher shared a collection of snapshots from the Tennessee getaway, which included bridal swag and bubbly.’
Report: Bills bringing in returner Jeff Badet for workout
‘Since going undrafted in 2018, Badet finally appeared in the NFL, playing three games for Washington. In those three games, he saw the field 21 times on offense and zero times on special teams.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins sends couple special wedding day message
‘With COVID restrictions in place by the time the big day came, Dawkins wasn’t able to officiate the wedding but he still found a way to show up and make their day special. He sent in a personalized video for the bride and groom, an autographed helmet and gave them a facetime call after the ceremony.’
Brandon Beane adjusts Bills front office
‘General Manager Brandon Beane promoted longtime negotiator Jim Overdorf to become his senior advisor.’
5 things to know about these moves in the Bills player personnel department
‘Kevin Meganck is moving from the director of football administration to vice president of football administration. Beane explained Meganck, who has been with the Bills since 2004, will take the lead negotiator role as his work has been valued by many over the last year.’
Bills Today | Is Josh Allen about to enjoy an MVP season?
‘Already, Allen is viewed as one of the favorites to go home with the award. William Hill Sportsbook has him with the third-best odds of winning MVP at +1300 and is only looking up to the reigning NFL MVP in Aaron Rodgers (+700) and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (+550).’