‘Harrell, Benenoch, and Tuitele never saw the field against the Lions. All three have struggled throughout training camp, particularly Benenoch. He stood out – not in a good way – during one-on-one reps and was simply overmatched when he was able to get on the field during team drills.’
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Bills’ Dion Dawkins participates on day 13 of camp, ‘long road’ remains (7 observations)
‘While it’s certainly a good sign that Dawkins is back in a limited capacity, coach Sean McDermott said the 27-year-old will be eased back in slowly. McDermott added that he’s got a “long road” until he’s back at full go.’
Five takeaways: Bills beat Lions on Bass field goal as Singletary, Rousseau, others shine
‘Singletary spent the offseason revamping his body, and it appears to have paid off. If he has any chance of separating himself from Moss and firmly establishing himself as the Bills’ clear-cut No. 1 running back, it will take a few more preseason performances like the one he put forth against Detroit. Buffalo came out with a clear run-first mindset on Friday, and Singletary was the primary benefactor.’
Bills release five players
‘With these moves, the Bills now have 86 players on their active roster, counting running back Christian Wade, who is exempt from the roster limit as part of the International Pathway Program. So the team doesn’t have to make any more moves prior to Tuesday’s deadline.’
Bills DE Jerry Hughes feeling good after suffering “minor setback” in the off-season
‘”I know that we’re not playing week one next week,” Hughes said after Sunday’s practice. “So I gotta monitor my body and make sure I can still put together successful days, that way I won’t have any hiccups or setbacks during the season.”‘
Buffalo Bills cut five players from roster
‘The Bills released three offensive linemen along with a defensive lineman and a linebacker on Sunday.’
Bills LT Dion Dawkins has a ‘long road’ ahead after coming off the Covid list
‘But Dawkins was back with the team for his first practice of training camp on Sunday since being activated. It was just a light practice, a little more intense than a walk through, so more of a “jog through.” But still it was a good sign to see him out there.’
McDermott on Dion Dawkins: “He’s not where he needs to be to play.”
‘“We just have to take it one day at a time and see where he is today. Ease him back him into things here coming off that COVID.”‘
Mayor Brown says Bills Stadium deal would be a public, private partnership
‘That means taxpayers likely wouldn’t be on the hook for the full cost, which the Associated Press reports could cost as much as $1.4 billion. Mayor Brown did not know what the split for public and private money would be.’
Jerry Hughes is teaching new dogs different tricks
‘“Now that I’m actually practicing, it’s just about pushing myself to see if I have a limit on my calf,” said Hughes. “I know that we’re not playing week one next week, so I still got to really monitor my body, make sure that I can still put together successful days.”’
Dawkins not progressing as expected, other notes from Sunday camp
‘“He’s not close to where he needs to be to help us. He’s got a long road here,” said McDermott. “He’s gonna control what he can control and so are we. He’s gotta continue to work hard to get himself back to where – this is going on week four of training camp at this point. He’s missed a lot of time.”’
Sean McDermott’s surprising comment on LT Dion Dawkins’ return to the field
‘Dawkins came off the Bills COVID list on Thursday but it wasn’t all good news as Dan Fetes in Orchard Park with where Dion’s at in terms of his return to the field.’
Which Bills player has been nicknamed ‘Touchdown Jesus’
‘Meet Jake Kumerow, the story behind his nickname and how he’s looking to catch on with the Bills.’
The Bills release five players
‘OL Marquel Harrell…OL Caleb Benenoch…OL Syrus Tuitele…DL Eli Ankou…LB Mike Bell.’
3 things we learned from Sean McDermott’s press conference
‘WR Isaiah Hodgins suffered a knee injury during Friday’s game. McDermott said that is still too early to tell the severity of the injury, but he is day-to-day and see how he responds.’