‘According to Beane, the team will not force any player to get vaccinated they will let it be a personal decision. Beane said the Bills are just over 80% when it comes to players who have received at least one shot of the vaccine.’
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‘“A couple of years ago we did a study. That study was completed. We went back to that study recently over the last 12-18 months. Because of COVID and changing economics across the country, we have since completed the revised study and we are really looking forward to sharing that with our partners in the state and the county,” said Pegula Sports and Entertainment President Ron Raccuia in March, when the team announced it’s naming rights with Highmark.’
Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott don’t expect Covid vaccine debate to divide Bills locker room
‘But despite these social media posts, Bills general manager Brandon Beane does not expect the debate over Covid vaccines to divide the locker room.’
Bills confident they’ll get a new deal done with Josh Allen if not this year, next year
‘“He and I have had great conversations since we’ve been back here. He’s focused out here. If something were to get done we’d be excited but if not we both know that we’ll work hard next year to get it done,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said during a press conference before the start of training camp on Wednesday.’
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‘“Trying to keep it humble. We went from a team that was a huge underdog to people got a target on your back. And that’s just how it works when you win games. So as far as I see, welcome to struggle, you welcome to challenge and I look forward to it,” Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs said on Wednesday after the first training camp practice.’
Bills OLs Dion Dawkins, Ike Boettger start on COVID list; Hughes injures calf
‘Defensive end Jerry Hughes will begin the year on the non-football injury list after straining his calf while training, Beane said. Hughes did not pass his entry physical.’
Bills WR Cole Beasley on vaccines: The issue is information being withheld from players
‘Beasley also shared his concerns with the protocols that have been agreed to by the NFL and NFL Players Association, saying he was speaking on behalf of youngers players without a voice, but did not take questions on the topic. He said later that he called teammate Jerry Hughes and spoke with him on the phone after replying to each other on Twitter earlier this month about vaccines.’
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‘The NFL has put in strict protocols for unvaccinated players and teams with outbreaks will forfeit games and also players on both teams involved in those games won’t get paid.’
Beane: 80% of Buffalo Bills players in training camp have at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose
‘According to Beane, there has been an uptick in player vaccinations. He says that just over 80% of the players in training camp have at least one shot.’
Cole Beasley talks about why he’s been vocal about the COVID vaccine and NFL safety protocols
‘”Some people may think that I’m being selfish and making this a ‘me’ thing, but it is all about the young players who don’t have a voice and are reaching out to me every day because they’re told if they don’t get vaxxed, they’ll be cut.”‘
Bills training camp kicks off with talks of vaccines, expectations, Allen’s contract and more
‘Regarding a potential contraction extension for quarterback Josh Allen, Beane said there isn’t any “momentum” at this point, but added that negotiations can change quickly, using the deal with linebacker Matt Milano as an example.’
Beane, Allen not worried about upcoming contract extension
‘The Bills general manager shared he has dealt with many contracts where it may not seem as though it is close to done, but then something will happen with the agent, player, or team that changes everything. Just like in Matt Milano’s situation this offseason, things can change overnight and suddenly a deal is done.’
Bills Beane opens camp talking Beasley and Allen contract situation
‘Beane said the Bills have gone over the 80% mark of players that have gotten at least one vaccine shot.’
Sean McDermott on his Bills : We don’t carry 13 wins in 2021
‘Day 1 of Bills training camp and Sean McDermott is in midseason form. The Bills head coach has turned the page of the successful 2020 season knowing that it doesn’t get them a single win this season.’
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‘Allen was asked about his thoughts on the upcoming season, how he will lead with the COVID concerns in the locker room and what’s on his mind his in terms of his contract extension.’