‘Poyer is a key member of the Bills’ defense. Last year, the then-30-year-old racked up 93 tackles, five interceptions, nine passes defensed and three sacks while helping Buffalo capture a second straight AFC East division title. Since arriving in Buffalo in 2017, Poyer has tallied 18 interceptions, 36 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, 10 sacks and 519 tackles. It’s no coincidence that the Bills — who did not make the playoffs from 1999-16 — made the postseason four of the first five years that Poyer has been with the franchise.’
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Report: Poyer has hyperextended elbow, could be ready for Week 1
‘According to both NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Poyer suffered a hyperextended elbow during Tuesday’s training camp session. However, the good news is Poyer’s injury is not expected to keep him out of regular season action.’
Jordan Poyer injured, leaves Tuesday’s practice early
‘Jaquan Johnson, Damar Hamlin, and Josh Thomas are the other listed safeties on the team, and all get work when either Poyer or Hyde are out. Cornerback Nick McCloud also gets some reps at the spot.’
Opinion: Hello from Bills training camp
‘McKenzie has been one of the best-looking players so far, and is taking advantage of all the reps with the ones. He is showing the ability to run a variety of routes, is catching everything thrown his way, and is making plays at all levels of the field.’
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer leaves practice with elbow injury
‘He was tended to by trainers on the sideline and after a few minutes, he headed back to the locker room.’
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie ready to seize his opportunities
‘McKenzie told Sports Director Matt Bove that since he’s been with the Bills he’s worked to learn all of the wide receiver positions just in case he needs to be plugged in, but he’s ready to seize opportunities at the slot position.’
2022 Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary: highlights and insights from August 2
‘Sports Director Matt Bove said the defense had another strong day Tuesday, something that has been common to this point of training camp. Rookie linebacker Terrel Bernard continues to stand out on defense. No update was provided on cornerback Tre’Davious White’s status.’
Brady to Allen: Bills’ OJ Howard draws comparisons to his former and current quarterbacks
‘”I was like ‘Josh Allen’s a dawg,’ and then I get here and meet him personally, it’s nothing different… When you step on the field with him, he’ll do whatever it takes, you know what I mean? It’s probably different from Tom but they’re both fiery quarterbacks. To see that in your quarterback, how can you not go hard for him?”‘
Jordan Poyer to be out a few weeks with elbow injury
‘Poyer reportedly hyperextended his left elbow and will miss a few weeks. The Bills do expect him to be back for the start of the regular season.’
Top 3 things to know from Day 8 of 2022 Bills Training Camp
‘When the team transitioned over to working in the red zone, Allen continued to connect with wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Just two reps in, Allen found Davis in the back of the end zone for his first touchdown of the day. Later in practice, Allen rolled out of the pocket to the right side in time to find Davis coming across the end zone for another score.’
Ed Oliver’s play stands out on Bills defensive line full of ‘monsters’
‘Throughout the long, hot practice, Oliver made play after play. It’s early in camp, and the Bills are without the starting offensive line, but Oliver’s intensity has been notable. A hurry on first down led to an incompletion. He beat Greg Van Roten for what likely would have been one sack and beat Bobby Hart for another. Toward the end of practice, he had a hurry to force an overthrow that found its way into linebacker Tremaine Edmunds’ hands.’
Bills training camp observations Day 7: Dion Dawkins return gives OL needed boost
‘Dawkins’ return gave the Bills two of their regular starters on the front five, along with center Mitch Morse.’
Bills rookie Elam learning fast with first team reps, epic camp matchups with Diggs
‘With star cornerback Tre’Davious White still sidelined by knee surgery, Elam is taking first-team reps in practice and is regularly being tasked with covering Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis and once in a while Isaiah McKenzie. And if that’s not hard enough, he’s trying to defend passes thrown by Josh Allen.’
Bills’ Kaiir Elam makes huge play; Dion Dawkins returns, scores TD on day 7 of training camp (Observations)
‘“(Josh is) getting me so much better because I can’t afford a false step or bad eyes or bad leverage because he’s gonna take advantage of it,” Elam said on Monday after practice. “The timing and getting in and out of your break like, the ball is right there. … There’s no time for slip ups and late movements and false steps. So, I think that’s really the big difference from college.He’s the best quarterback I’ve ever seen in my life. So, like I said, God makes no mistakes and I’m meant to be here.”’
Bills Camp: Tensions rise on Day 7; A few Bills players return to practice field
‘After Josh Allen and Jordan Phillips got into it on Saturday, several Bills players let their emotions boil over on Monday. Near the end of the first session of team drills, wide receiver Tavon Austin and cornerback Siran Neal became tangled up before a mass of players got involved in the fracas, which resulted in defensive end Boogie Basham throwing a couple of punches at a Bills offensive lineman. It was a brief confrontation, with cooler heads prevailing in moments. A lengthier skirmish took place later, when again a group of players came together, pushing and shoving amongst a large huddle.’