‘Though the NFL has not set an official mandate, the league has strongly incentivized players to get vaccinated and pushed the vaccine’s safety.’
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Stevenson returns to practice; McKenzie still sidelined
‘Head coach Sean McDermott said before practice that both McKenzie and cornerback Taron Johnson, who is dealing with a hand injury, are considered anywhere from day-to-day to week-to-week, but that he doesn’t have any long-term concerns about either right now.’
McKenzie, Beasley fined by NFL for refusal to wear a mask
‘According to the letter sent to McKenzie, the 26-year-old was seen on two separate occasions by league personnel visiting Orchard Park on Wednesday not wearing a mask. The first instance came at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET when he walked through the fieldhouse and into the training room. Then at around 4:35 p.m. ET, McKenzie was seen again without a mask for “several minutes” while in a meeting area of the weight room with other players.’
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott sees team’s vaccination rate as a competitive disadvantage
‘”Well, I think when the numbers are the numbers,” McDermott said. “Some people are in a better position potentially than we are at this point just looking on the surface at the numbers. That being said, again, I go back to the personal decision on this thing and I respect our players’ positions. In my personal opinion, it’s right to get vaccinated.”’
‘They got me:’ Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie says he was fined for violating NFL mask policy
‘McKenzie tweeted “$14,650, damn. Pray for me,” indicating the fine imposed by the league was more than $14,000.’
Bills HC Sean McDermott says the Covid vaccine is a ‘personal’ and ‘competitive’ decision for players
‘“I think there’s a personal decision and there’s a competitive decision and so certainly the personal decision is left up to everyone in terms of their beliefs and their view on what’s right. And then the competitive decision is based on what’s best for the for the team, obviously in this case. At the end of the day on a personal end of things people have to make their own decision based on what they feel is right,” McDermott said.’
Josh Allen to start when Bills take on Packers
‘During a Thursday morning conference, Head Coach Sean McDermott said the quarterback will start the game. It’s not clear how long McDermott plans to keep him in play, whether this means part of the game, or the whole thing.’
Bills WR fined $14k for not wearing a mask inside team facility
‘McKenzie, a fifth-year player whose roster odds appear favorable but not certain, shared a letter the NFL sent him informing him of the violations. Fellow wide receiver Cole Beasley also tweeted that he got fined.’
Josh’s Jaqs now on sale
‘Josh’s Jaqs are a Fruit Loop-like cereal with blue and red loops in honor of the Bills colors. The limited edition boxes are red and include a picture of Josh Allen, along with his signature.’
Allen, and many starters to play against Packers
‘It remains to be seen how much Allen will play. McDermott says some starters will see very limited action, and some may come back out for a series at the start of the third quarter.’
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie fined by NFL for ‘refusing to wear a mask’
‘According to the letter, McKenzie was walking through the indoor fieldhouse and into the training room without a mask on Wednesday around 2:15 p.m. The letter also states that he was also without a mask a few hours later in the meeting area of the weight room “while gathered near other players after the offensive meeting.”‘
Bills’ Dion Dawkins opens up about his hospital stint, fight with COVID
‘“Man, my body had told me (laughs). I felt normal. I was ready to practice, and it’s the first day of camp, so I’m like, what’s going on? I had retest, thinking it was a false positive or something. That next day is when it started to hit, and I was feeling yucky, but then the second day it hit hard, and I was like, ‘Man, this is serious.'”‘
Carucci Take2: Too early to panic, but Bills do have cause for discomfort
‘It rightfully is raising the ire of McDermott, who sounds as if he is at wits’ end in trying to convey the message to the players that they all should get vaccines, even though it isn’t something the league or the Bills can force them to do. He acknowledged his advocacy for COVID-19 vaccinations occupies so much time that “there’s not much room in our day left to do anything else other than educate on that and football.”’
Sean McDermott: ‘Livelihoods at stake’ with Bills’ low vaccination numbers
‘“It’s unfortunate when players get fined,” said the Bills head coach. “That being said, these rules have been agreed upon and in place and well-communicated for some time.”’
Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie posts letter from NFL fining him nearly $15K for not wearing mask
‘The letter states that McKenzie failed to wear a mask while walking through the indoor fieldhouse and into the training room Wednesday afternoon.’