‘He’s scheduled to make a $1.035 million base salary in 2022, but his suspension means he will forfeit a third of that salary. It also may open up an additional roster spot for a reserve linebacker, or, worst-case scenario for Smith, put his roster spot in jeopardy.’
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Aaron Rodgers’ birdie putt on 12th hole provides winning margin over Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes in ‘The Match’
‘Allen’s struggles continued when he hit his tee shot on the 155-yard, par-3 fourth hole into the water. Brady was the only one of the four to hit the green, but neither he nor Rodgers could convert the birdie putt. “A little chunky,” Brady said of his tee shot. “I call that a little Josh Alleny.”’
Buffalo Bills reserve linebacker suspended six games for PED violation
‘Smith is listed as a linebacker, but he provides value to Buffalo as a special teams contributor. In 2021, Smith played 68 percent of Buffalo’s special teams snaps. He was on the field for 62 percent of the team’s special teams snaps in 2020 as well.’
5 takeaways from The Match: Patrick Mahomes carries Josh Allen; duo loses on final hole to Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers
‘The Bills quarterback has the lowest odds to win the NFL MVP in 2022 (+700), and Mahomes even said he’s picking Allen to win it because of the damage he does with his legs. But no matter where Allen was hitting at the Wynn Golf Club – in the tee box, the fairway, or mostly in the rough, he struggled to make good contact.’
Look: Bills’ Josh Allen has special Tom Brady golf ball designed for The Match
‘Allen pulled out an OnCore golf ball featuring a combine photo of Brady on it. The ball got a rise out of everyone in the competition including Brady. The NFL’s oldest player had a good jab for Allen in return, however. “You went to a college I’ve never heard of,” said Brady. “Now you’ve got golf balls I’ve never heard of.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Andre Smith suspended six games for violating PED policy
‘Smith was not on the field at the team’s voluntary OTAs on Tuesday.’
Bills’ Andre Smith suspended six games for violating performance-enhancing drug policy, per report
‘According to Spotrac, Smith could forfeit $390,423 due to this suspension, a number which includes money from his base salary, signing bonus and game active bonus. The Bills could free up $1.1 million in cap space if he is released.’
The Match 2022 results: Clutch putt by Aaron Rodgers seals win with Tom Brady over Patrick Mahomes & Josh Allen
‘Josh Allen nearly made a long putt with The Match tied on the 12th and final hole, but it stopped an inch short. Patrick Mahomes’ putt went wide right, giving Tom Brady and Rodgers the chance to win. Brady’s 15-foot putt was wide right, but Rodgers, who won The Match when paired with Bryson DeChambeau in 2021 sank a game-winning putt, made it look easy, draining the 15-footer to win The Match.’
The Match 2022: Best trash talk moments from Tom Brady-Aaron Rodgers vs. Josh Allen-Patrick Mahomes showdown, including peak jabs from TNT’s Charles Barkley
‘Allen was clearly been prepared for his moment, though. When asked what golf balls he would be using, he was all too eager to bust out one with Brady’s famous NFL combine picture on it.’
Report: Andre Smith suspended 6 games
‘After being inactive the first two weeks of 2021, he played the remaining 16 games, but never saw a single snap on defense. He was eighth on the team in total special teams snaps played at just shy of 60%. He’s scheduled to make just under $1.2 million in 2022.’
Report: Bills LB Andre Smith suspended for first six games of the season
‘Hours after the initial report, Smith took to Twitter and claimed he has and will never take PED.’
Report: Bills Special Teamer Andre Smith suspended for 6 games
‘NFL Network was first to report that the NFL has suspended Smith for six games for violating the league policy on performance enhancing drugs.’
Rodgers/Brady edge Allen/Mahomes in “The Match”
‘Allen saved his best for last, nearly sinking a long birdie putt in a tie match on the 12th and final hole that stopped rolling near the edge of the cup.’
Bills LB Andre Smith suspended six games for PEDs
‘Smith, who signed a two-year deal in 2021, is on the last year of his contract with the Bills. The former UNC Tar Heel played his first two NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers, before heading to Buffalo in 2020. Last year, he recorded a career high 10 tackles, playing in 15 games.’
vAaron Rodgers putt defeats Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes in The Match
‘After a back-and-forth affair and a tie game heading into the 12th hole, Rodgers sunk a walk-off 15-foot putt to win it all for the future Hall of Famers. Allen had a chance to win it on the 12th hole, with a long putt that came up just shy of the hole.’