‘Barkley had been Allen’s backup between 2018-20, though his playing time was extremely limited. During 2018 when Allen suffered a thumb injury, the Bills cycled through Nathan Peterman and Derek Anderson before signing Barkley off waivers on Oct. 31.’
Archives for March 2022
Who is Greg Mancz? Bills sign OL to one-year deal (4 things to know)
‘Buffalo likes linemen who can play at multiple spots when called upon. Mancz has played center, right guard and right tackle at times in his career in the NFL. If Mancz can show the ability to wear multiple hats, the Bills could end up keeping the lineman on their final roster this fall.’
Buffalo Bills sign RB Duke Johnson after J.D. McKissic pulled out of deal last week
‘The Dolphins didn’t get Johnson very involved as a pass catcher. He caught a career low four passes for 41 yards. He played his first four seasons for the Cleveland Browns and the next two for the Houston Texans. He had at least 40 receptions in each of those six years. His best season came in 2017 when he rushed for 382 yards, four touchdowns, and caught 74 passes for 693 yards and three more touchdowns.’
Bills’ Jamison Crowder could slide into void left by Cole Beasley’s release (5 things to know)
‘Crowder has a history of lower body injuries. He missed time in 2021 due to groin and leg calf strains. He dealt with the same injuries in 2020. In addition to groin and leg calf strains, Crowder has also dealt with hamstring, ankle and knee injuries in his career.’
Tuesday’s Miami Coverage
Ex-UM star Duke Johnson leaving hometown Miami Dolphins for AFC East rival (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Tuesday’s New York Jets Coverage
Tuesday’s New York Giants Coverage
Giants sign Matt Breida to play behind Saquon Barkley (New York Post)
Matt Breida latest Giants import to shuffle down from Buffalo (Newsday)
Giants signed a running back to back up Saquon Barkley (if he’s not traded) — and, of course, he’s from the Bills (Newark Star Ledger)
Giants sign veteran RB Matt Breida, DE Jihad Ward (SportsNet New York)
Giants sign RB Matt Breida, DE Jihad Ward (WFAN-AM)
5 things to know about RB Matt Breida (Giants.com)
QB Matt Barkley returns for second stint with Buffalo Bills
‘Barkley became expendable last year after the Bills signed Mitchell Trubisky to a one-year contract and takes over the primary backup role. Trubisky signed with Pittsburgh in free agency last week.’
Buffalo Bills agree to deals with Duke Johnson, Jamison Crowder
‘Similar to McKissic, Johnson, 28, has had success as a receiving back in the past, starting his career with five straight seasons with 400-plus receiving yards. He has 12 career receiving touchdowns after spending four seasons with the Browns, two with the Texans and one with the Dolphins.’
Bills signing Jamison Crowder: Former Jets veteran WR getting a one-year deal
‘After three years in the Big Apple, Jamison Crowder is headed to Buffalo. The former Washington and Jets receiver is signing a one-year deal with the Bills, as confirmed by CBS Sports NFL insider Josina Anderson. Crowder will help fill the void left following the Bills’ recent decision to release Cole Beasley, who caught 231 passes over his three seasons in Buffalo.’
Bills sign quarterback Matt Barkley to one-year deal
‘Since leaving Buffalo as a free agent in 2021, Barkley signed with the Tennessee Titans and eventually landed on the practice squad. He also spent time with the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons in 2021 before his contract expired at the end of the season.’
Bills sign offensive lineman Greg Mancz
‘Mancz, 29, started four games last season for the Miami Dolphins after being traded in the preseason by the Baltimore Ravens. He spent the first six seasons of his career with the Houston Texans, who signed him as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Toledo in 2015.’
Report: Bills to sign running back Duke Johnson to one-year deal
‘The 28-year-old Johnson had spent the first six years of his career split between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans before spending last season with the Miami Dolphins. In five games played last year, Johnson managed to rush for 330 yards on 71 carries and score three touchdowns.’
Report: Bills signing wide receiver Jamison Crowder
‘Crowder plays almost exclusively in the slot. The Bills released starting slot receiver Cole Beasley last week, but re-signed slot guy Isaiah McKenzie shortly before free agency opened.’
Bills bring back another familiar face, sign QB Matt Barkley to one-year contract
‘Barkley is a ten-year veteran and was with the Bills from 2018-2020. In eight games played in a Bills uniform, he threw for 788 yards and three touchdowns. Last season saw him spend time on the Tennessee, Carolina, and Atlanta rosters.’