‘“Our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time,” Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said Thursday before practice. “We’re right there with him and supporting him and his family. Just tragic news that I woke up to this morning. We love him and we support him.”’
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Luke Knox, Florida International football player and younger brother of Buffalo Bills’ Dawson Knox, dies at age 22
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said he woke up Thursday morning to the news and emphasized that the franchise will support Dawson Knox and his family. The fourth-year tight end was not at Thursday’s practice.’
Josh Allen to start for Bills in Week 2 preseason game vs. Broncos after sitting out opener
‘Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott informed reporters Thursday that Allen would get the start. McDermott did not give many details on how much Allen or other starters will play, but said they will see a “heavy amount” of snaps. Other first-stringers will also see playing time during the matchup.’
Josh Allen going to play Saturday against Denver
‘“I’m not going to get into how much they’ll play. I would just say the starters will play a healthy amount this week,” said McDermott on Thursday.’
Spencer Brown returns; Tim Settle remains out
‘Defensive tackle Tim Settle, Jr. (calf), offensive tackle Tommy Doyle (foot), and defensive end Kingsley Jonathan (ankle) all missed once again, while Knox was also, understandably, not at practice.’
Bills mourn passing of Luke Knox
‘After three seasons at Ole Miss, the linebacker/tight end transferred to Florida International University for this season. Bills coach Sean McDermott was very somber to open his Thursday press conference.’
Josh Allen expected to play in Buffalo Bills second preseason game
‘Allen was inactive for the Bills first preseason game of the year, and while it’s still unknown how much he’ll play against the Broncos, McDermott believes it’s important for the Bills quarterback to get some reps with the new coaching staff ahead of the season.’
Florida International University football player Luke Knox, brother of Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox, has died
‘Luke was 22 years old and was a junior at FIU.’
Buffalo Bills fans donating to PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative in honor of Luke Knox
‘After arriving in Buffalo in 2019, Dawson established a partnership with the PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative. With his “Knox Sox” initiative he donates for every catch and touchdown catch he makes, with the funds going toward custom non-slip socks for pediatric cancer patients as well as other PUNT projects. There is also “Dawson’s Locker” which “provides families fighting pediatric cancer daily sustenance with the little things that can make a big difference to help get them through,” according to PUNT’s website.’
Most starters, including Allen, to play Saturday
‘McDermott did not say how much each of the starters will play, but said they will play “what I feel like is a healthy amount for them” and that it will depend on the flow of the game.’
Sean McDermott: Bills ‘love and support’ Dawson Knox after brother’s death
‘“Tough morning. Our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said Thursday. “We’re right there with him and supporting him and his family. Tragic news that I woke up to this morning. We love him and we support him.”’
Josh Allen, healthy amount of starters set to play in Saturday’s preseason game
‘After listening to McDermott’s press conference on Thursday, it sounded like the coaching staff wants to get Allen and offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey on the same page. This will be the first time Dorsey will be in Allen’s ear calling plays.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills take surprising risk, will play Josh Allen vs. the Broncos
‘Two, new offensive coordinator and play-caller Ken Dorsey showed in working with Case Keenum and Matt Barkley during last Saturday’s preseason-opener against the Indianapolis Colts that Dorsey has some fine-tuning of his own to do. Why not utilize game-like conditions to do it with Allen?’
Bills Mafia backs boy sporting Bills merch in Kids Mullet Championships
‘Lincoln Prater of Cleveland, Va., is not only sporting an impressive mullet with wavy hair going well past his shoulders, but he is also wearing a Bills “Choose Love” T-shirt.’
Dane Jackson ‘ahead’ of Bills rookie cornerbacks
‘The coaches aren’t the only ones who are impressed by Jackson’s play so far. Fellow defensive back Cam Lewis even nicknamed Jackson, ‘straps’ for his lockdown man coverage ability.’