‘They touted McKenzie as some sort of super weapon and he “acted” the celebrity part via community appearances and podcast interviews. And though clearly a bit of a self-promoter, he was a genuinely good guy. But his numbers didn’t speak to his reputation.’
Archives for March 21, 2023
Buffalo Bills sign wide receiver Trent Sherfield to one-year deal
‘“I think that it’s just a part of the story, it’s a part of my testimony,” Sherfield said Monday over Zoom. “There’s somebody that’s probably going to have to go through this just like me, and that person may read my story or reach out or whatever it may be, and I’m probably going to have to encourage them to keep on going. So, I think that finding a home is not as easy in the league as being a draft pick or undrafted free agent, those type of different things.”‘
Buffalo Bills to sign running back Damien Harris, while Devin Singletary reportedly heads to Houston Texans
‘Harris, 26, spent his first four years in the league with the Patriots. He’s coming off a year when, while working through some injuries, he ran for 462 yards and three touchdowns on 106 carries in 11 games. His best season by far was 2021, when he had 929 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 202 attempts.’
Report: Former Bills safety Jaquan Johnson to sign one-year deal with Raiders
‘According to a report Monday from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Johnson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. A sixth-round draft pick by the Bills in 2019, Johnson appeared in every game over the past two seasons, including making three starts in 2022 as the team dealt with injuries at the position. He played 22% of the defensive snaps and finished with 25 tackles and one interception.’
‘What happened to Damar was a reminder’: CPR training in demand since Hamlin collapse
‘The American Heart Association has seen a 620% increase nationwide in page views to its Hands-Only CPR education resources. It also experienced a roughly 145% jump in people reaching out to learn more about CPR training classes in Western New York, said Jason Stulb, executive director for the association in the Buffalo Niagara and Rochester regions.’
Bills sign two more free agents: What to know about the former AFC East rivals
‘Harris is certainly a nice get for the Bills, if for no other reason than he can no longer hurt them. He has played four games against the Bills and in three of those, he topped 100 yards rushing and totaled five touchdowns.’
Buffalo Bills sign former Dolphins receiver Trent Sherfield to 1-year deal
‘Sherfield, 27, becomes the second addition to the Bills’ receivers room this offseason one week after the team signed former New Orleans Saints receiver Deonte Harty to a two-year deal. The Bills released veteran receiver Isaiah McKenzie last week to open up roughly $2 million in salary cap space.’
Who is Trent Sherfield? Former Dolphins butt punt WR joins Bills (7 things to know)
‘Punting from the end zone, Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead took the snap and delivered a punt directly into the rear end of Trent Sherfield. The ball went out of the end zone for a safety.’
Tyreek Hill reacts to Bills signing Trent Sherfield, who explained why he left Miami
‘Sherfield was an unrestricted free agent coming off the best season of his five-year career. Hill asked a simple question: “Are you with us?”’
Buffalo Bills signing former Patriots RB Damien Harris to one-year deal
‘Harris, 26, joins Buffalo after spending the first four seasons of his career in New England. The Patriots originally drafted Harris in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The back only saw four rushes as a rookie before his role expanded with the Patriots. His best season came in 2021 when he rushed for 929 yards and 15 touchdowns on 202 carries (4.6 YPC). In his three plus seasons in New England, Harris rushed for 2,094 yards and 20 touchdowns. He’s not much of a threat to catch the ball, but Buffalo has options there in Cook and Nyheim Hines.’
Bills sign WR Sherfield to one-year deal
‘“My plan is being a weapon on offense,” said Sherfield. “Being a guy that can be depended on to make plays and situations for the offense and just being able to be readily and excessively available to be needed potentially on special teams. But my goal has always been to prove myself as a receiver in this league and no job is too small for me.”’
Bills add to receiver depth by adding Trent Sherfield
‘Sherfield has 67 receptions for 844 yards and four touchdowns during his career and his 30 grabs for 417 yards and two touchdowns with Miami last year marked the best season of his time in the NFL.’
Damien Harris changing teams in AFC East
‘Harris’ chances of returning to New England seemed to dim considerably last week when the Patriots signed former 1,000-yard rusher James Robinson to a two-year contract.’
RB Damien Harris reaches 1-year deal with Bills, source says
‘Harris, who turned 26 in February, was supplanted by Rhamondre Stevenson as the Patriots’ No. 1 running back in 2022. He was also limited by a thigh injury that sidelined him for six games.’
Bills, Ex-Patriots RB Damien Harris Agree to One-Year Deal, per Report
‘Entering his fifth NFL season, Harris will move on from his only NFL home in New England where he was drafted in the third round of the 2019 draft following a star career at Alabama. The veteran back showed flashes of his talent during his time with the Patriots, but found it difficult to stay on the field due to a string of injuries.’