‘The Bills’ offense struggled to find consistency on Day 3, as it was again outshined by the defense, which asserted itself as the most impressive unit of the morning. Buffalo offensive lineman Rodger Saffold remained sidelined with a rib injury, while wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow were held out of practice due to muscle tightness.’
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Jamestown’s Stephen Carlson Works Out For Bills, Still In Search Of Team
‘The workout comes as the 6-foot-4, 250-pound Carlson attempts to return to the NFL after not being tendered by Cleveland earlier this year. The former Jamestown High School star tore his ACL last August against Jacksonville and missed all of the 2021 season. Signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in April 2019 out of Princeton University, Carlson played in all 16 games in 2020, including two starts. He caught only one pass for 11 yards, but was a key contributor on special teams where he made nine tackles.’
NFL Training Camp Tour: Bills’ Only Hole Might be at Punter
‘Corner is a spot to watch. Veteran Dane Jackson and first-round pick Kaiir Elam are running with the first team. How they play could wind up being important, with Tre’Davious White on PUP recovering from torn ACL, and not a sure thing to be back for Week 1. After White does return, either Jackson or Kaiir will likely end up bookending him at the position.’
Aggressive defense highlights Day 3 of Bills training camp
‘While I would say the defense had a better day overall, the offense still had their share of highlights and big plays.’
Dorms and college roots are helping Bills create off the field chemistry
‘Veterans mixing with younger players. Having an atmosphere where everyone is in one spot. It’s almost pushing the players to come together now. That’s saying something, because this is already an incredibly tight knit group to begin with.’
2022 Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary: highlights and insights from Day Three
‘On the injury front, wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow did not practice. Both have general tightness/soreness and are considered day-to-day.’
‘Turkey burger time’ is an unexpected storyline as Buffalo Bills training camp begins
‘Sports Director Matt Bove went into the dining hall to find the man responsible for the prestigious patties. His name is Joel and he has been serving up award-winning food at SJFU for more than a decade..’
Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds approaching contract year no different than seasons past
‘“I got the same mindset every year and that’s just to be the best player that I can be. I put in good work this offseason, trusting what I done, trusting the work that’s been put in and just relying on my brothers out here. Every day I come out here I don’t even think about that stuff because I’m having fun and when you’re having fun you kind of put that in the back of your head and just worry about the task at hand,” Edmunds said after practice on Tuesday.’
Josh Allen signs own cleats for fans without Bills gear
‘Allen, the Bills’ fifth-year quarterback, has enjoyed a great relationship with fans since being drafted seventh overall in 2018. Fans have donated millions to Buffalo’s Oishei Children’s Hospital in honor of Allen’s late grandmother, Patricia, and a wing at the hospital was named after her in 2021. Allen visited the hospital last week her to see the latest updates, which included new x-ray equipment in the pediatric trauma bay.’
Micah Hyde: Rookie Kaiir Elam is a sponge around Bills’ veteran defensive backs
‘”The first day I met him, you could tell he’s just a young guy listening who wants to get better. That’s how he’s been these first couple days. He’s all ears… he wants to learn from the older guys of how to get better and what to do,” Hyde said.’
Training camp day 3: Tremaine Edmunds ready to tackle splash plays
‘”Tremaine has done a phenomenal job,” McDermott said. “He’s done everything we’ve ever asked since day one. He’s a confident pro, I think he’s off to a great start.”‘
Bills defensive end Kingsley Jonathan’s journey from Nigeria to NFL
‘“My family back home, they don’t understand the magnitude of it,” said Jonathan. “So I tried to explain to them as much as I could but they were excited.”’
Josh Allen signs own cleats for fans without Bills gear
‘Allen was signing autographs after Tuesday’s training camp practice at St. John Fisher University and noticed two young fans didn’t have any Bills gear for him to sign. So, Allen took off his own cleats, signed them, and gave one to each brother.’
Three Takeaways: Buffalo Bills Training Camp Day 3
‘It’s been mentioned before but it’s worth noting that Austin is out to prove something this year. Before playing in thirteen games last year, he played a combined eight in the previous three seasons. Austin, 32, is motivated to show he’s still got something left in the tank and Stefon Diggs has taken notice.’
Top 3 things to know from Day 3 of 2022 Bills Training Camp
‘”You see a lot of other guys playing at a high level,” Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds said. “Hats off to Greg (Rousseau) and Boogie (Basham) and a lot of the young guys that put in hard work this offseason, and it’s showing out there. They’re stronger, faster and they’re playing more confident, and it’s ultimately going to help the defense out.”‘