‘The Bills kept three tight ends on their initial, 53-man roster – starter Dawson Knox, Morris and fourth-year veteran Tommy Sweeney. That meant the team cut veteran O.J. Howard.’
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Tre’Davious White moved to reserve list; O.J. Howard, Duke Johnson among Bills’ cuts
‘Johnson, who is entering his eighth NFL season, is coming off a trying 2021 season. After spending the first four years of his NFL career in Cleveland, he played two seasons with the Houston Texans. He then had a brief stint on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad early in the 2021 season before being released Sept. 16. He was out of the NFL for more than a month – his longest break away from the game he’s ever had – before signing to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins, his hometown team. Johnson was promoted to the active roster ahead of Miami’s Week 15 game against the New York Jets and responded with a career-high 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 22 attempts. The next day, he was signed to the 53-man roster. He finished the season with 71 carries for 330 yards (4.65 yards per rush) and three touchdowns. In the season finale against New England, he rushed for 117 yards, again setting a personal single-game best. Johnson also had four catches for 41 yards.’
Buffalo Bills roster cuts: OJ Howard released, Tre White goes on PUP
‘So no, none of the moves the Bills announced Tuesday were all that shocking. General manager Brandon Beane had said heading into the preseason finale at Carolina that probably 50 of the 53 spots had already been decided, and pretty much every reporter who published a 53-man roster projection nailed almost every player.’
White on PUP spells trouble for Buffalo ‘D’
‘If White’s return is delayed, next up is Pittsburgh in Orchard Park, at Kansas City and, after the bye, home with Green Bay, meaning matchups with the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Packers’ Aaron Rodgers. It’s a stretch where a team desperately needs its top cornerback, especially one who’s among the best in the league.’
Bills’ Quintin Morris beats out O.J. Howard, finally gets name spelled correctly on locker stall
‘The decision to cut Howard was a difficult one for the Bills, who are now on the hook for over $3 million in dead cap money over the next two seasons. The performance from the 27-year-old tight end just wasn’t good enough to convince the team to keep him over Morris, who can do a little bit of everything.’
Buffalo Bills set their initial 53-man roster: Thoughts on punter situation, Isaiah Hodgins, & O.J. Howard
‘The Bills may lose Hodgins to another team that needs a receiver. But it won’t be the first time teams have come looking to take away Buffalo’s young players. Last year the Bills had offensive linemen Jack Anderson and cornerback Rachad Wildgoose signed by other teams off their practice squad. Anderson was reportedly cut by the Philadelphia Eagles today. The decision to let Hodgins go comes down to lack of opportunity for him in a loaded receiver room.’
A few surprises as Bills trim roster to 53 players; White to PUP list
‘In Hodgins’ case, if the decision to keep or cut the third-year WR solely came down to his contributions in the passing game, he would most certainly have made the Bills’ final 53-man roster. Hodgins made a great impression throughout training camp and carried the momentum he built over to the preseason, which he finished with a team-high 16 receptions for 124 yards through three games.’
O.J. Howard needs new team for 2022 NFL season
‘Before Alabama and the NFL, Howard earned All-State recognition three times at Autauga Academy — as a linebacker in 2010, in the athlete slot in 2011 and as a tight end in 2012.’
‘Canceled’ family of rape-accused Bills punter says they’re being victimized
‘“He has been extorted, discriminated against, harassed and the subject of multiple and continuous threats of violence and death,” that statement claims. “He has been released from his job and our entire family continues to receive horrific threats of violence and death. We have all been canceled. Every member of our family.”’
Matt Araiza’s accuser says piercings ripped out during alleged gang rape, reveals bruises
‘“I reported it the day after it happened. I was 17 years old and I had no idea who Matt Araiza was,” the woman said, as her face was hidden during the on-camera interview. CBS News showed photos of the victim’s neck and legs, which had bruises.’
Bills CB White To Miss At Least First 4 Weeks Of Season
‘Minus White and following the offseason departure of Levi Wallace, the Bills have two starting cornerback spots to fill in preparing to open the season at the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 8.’
Matt Araiza’s rape accuser speaks out: “I had no idea who Matt Araiza was”
‘”I was crying, and my friend asked me what happened,” the woman, who was 17 when the incident allegedly happened, told CBS News. “And I told her, ‘I had just been raped.'”
Matt Araiza’s rape accuser speaks out on ‘traumatic experience’
‘She said she was in and out of consciousness during the alleged incident, but recalled “being face down in a random bed just waiting for it to be over,” she wrote in her diary.’
Buffalo Bills CB Tre’Davious White on PUP list, out at least first four games
‘A lack of a clear return date remains, although it would not be a surprise for White to to miss more than four games as the team would like to see him get considerable practice time in first. White’s surgery was also done by an outside doctor, per general manager Brandon Beane, not one of the team’s.’
Bills star Tre’Davious White will open 2022 on PUP, miss at least four games to start season
‘Players who open the regular season on PUP have 21 days to be activated to the 53-man roster once designated to return. Coach Sean McDermott, when asked previously how much preparation White would require to make his game-day debut, said that every player is different, suggesting the veteran cornerback would return sooner rather than later once designated to come off PUP.’