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New Bills RB Damien Harris excited to be in Buffalo

‘“I always said that playing against the Bills, I felt like brought out the best in me as a competitor and as a player,” said Harris. “From the outside looking in as an opponent, if I felt that way, I knew that if I was able to join this organization, I feel like you can just take it to a new height. So I truly believe that now that I’m a part of Buffalo Bills, I think that it’ll just take that to a whole new level.”’

Bills sign RB Damien Harris to one-year deal

‘Harris, 5-11 and 213 pounds, has played in 38 games and started in 34 in his four-year NFL career. Last season, he played in 11 games and had 106 attempts for 462 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns and averaged 4.4 yards per attempt.’

Why Damien Harris thinks the Bills are going to bring out his best

‘”This is a great organization, from top to bottom, from ownership to the management to the coaching the players, the entire staff,” Harris shared. “I feel like the transition into a great organization, it’s just obviously so appealing. The trajectory of this organization, kind of the momentum that this team is building, it’s all appealing. And it’s all something that I wanted to be a part of, and something that I felt like I could come in and help with.”‘

Buffalo limited in free agency by salary cap

‘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.’

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.”‘

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.’

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.’

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.”’