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Archives for August 31, 2021

After surviving Covid, Ike Boettger heats up battle for time at guard

‘“You work out all offseason very hard,” he said. “I wouldn’t recommend doing two weeks of absolutely nothing and then jumping into training camp. My symptoms weren’t crazy. But I came back from them, and it’s taken a bit to get back into the swing of things. I’m working every day and resting and eating properly and doing all the things I can off the field to help my performance on the field.”’

Bills trade defensive end Darryl Johnson to Panthers

‘Johnson was caught up in a numbers game at the position with the Bills. The Bills were unlikely to keep seven defensive ends, so they now have the remaining six: Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, A.J. Epenesa, Greg Rousseau, Boogie Basham and Efe Obada. Rookies Rousseau and Basham were the Bills’ first and second-round draft picks, respectively, in 2021.’

Buffalo Bills begin cuts by releasing three players

‘Powell signed in March as a potential candidate to help fill the return roles vacated by Andre Roberts’ free-agent departure to the Houston Texans, but he never seemed to be a factor as Isaiah McKenzie and rookie Marquez Stevenson handled return duties in the preseason.’

5 thoughts on Bills trading ‘Bam’ Johnson, remaining 53-man roster questions

‘Johnson had an outstanding preseason, but it’s important to remember he’s mostly been going against second- and third-team offensive linemen. His performance last season left a lot to be desired when it came to his pass rush skills. With the depth the Bills have at his position and how quickly rookie Greg Rousseau has flashed – he’s had the no. 1 pressure rate in the league during the preseason, per Pro Football Focus – it was simply a numbers game.’

Churchill: To keep Bills in New York, how much is too much?

‘Another wrinkle: Hochul’s husband is an executive at Delaware North, which has the concessions and retail contract for Highmark and could benefit from a deal that results in a more lucrative stadium. That’s a conflict of interest worth watching.’

Bills Relieve Logjam At DE, Trade Darryl Johnson To Panthers

‘Entering his third season with Buffalo, Johnson proved to be the odd-man out at a pass-rushing position the Bills spent the offseason restocking with talent. Buffalo used its first two draft picks on selecting defensive ends Greg Rousseau and Carlos Basham, and also signed Efe Obada in free agency.’