‘D.J. Dale, DT, Alabama. The Bills signed defensive tackle Poona Ford days after the draft, which hurts Dale’s chances. What helps them, though, is that once Dale’s contract becomes official, he’ll be signed for the next three years. The Bills’ projected top five players at the position are all playing in the final year of their respective contracts. If Dale shows promise, the Bills might like to keep him around to have at least a bit of security at the position. Dale, who played 48 games for the Crimson Tide, carried a sixth- or seventh-round grade, according to NFL.com.’
Archives for May 10, 2023
Damar Hamlin gives gifts to Bills teammates and says, ‘You have a brother for life in me’
‘Safety Damar Hamlin gave Beats by Dr. Dre headphones to his teammates. The accompanying note, titled “A letter to my brothers,” detailed his motivation for the gift.’
For London-bound Buffalo Bills fans, the planning is about to begin in earnest
‘Fans can register their interest for tickets to the game on NFL.com but tickets are not yet on sale and when they are, demand could be ramped. The Bills have said they have received great interest from fans hoping to attend one of the team’s most anticipated road games in years.’
Report: Prosecutors say ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza had left party before reported gang rape
‘According to the report, the DA’s office said Araiza could not have led the girl into the reported gang rape because he had left the house party at about 12:30 a.m., an hour prior to when the attack was reported to have occurred.’
Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin pens note to teammates ahead of comeback. Here’s what it said
‘“It’s been a long rollercoaster of emotions this entire season,” Hamlin wrote to his teammates. “I wouldn’t have wanted to go through it with any other group of men. I appreciate you all for the support through my tough times. Knowing I had you guys riding behind me made the process that much easier getting back healthy. Know that you have a brother for life in me.”’
Ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza wasn’t present at alleged gang rape, prosecutors say
‘NBC Sports reports that the decision from the D.A.’s office likely won’t impact the civil suit, which has a lower standard of proof. A motion hearing is set for July 14.’
Prosecutors: Ex-Bills punter Araiza not present during alleged gang rape
‘On Monday, numerous outlets reported that recently unsealed documents from a 200-page transcript of a meeting between deputy district attorney Trisha Amador and the accuser show Amador revealing that Araiza could not have been involved because he had already “left” the residence where the alleged gang rape had occurred.’
Araiza was not present at time of alleged rape, witness says
‘The testimony was included in evidence that prompted the San Diego District Attorney to not press criminal charges against Araiza last year.’
Witness says Matt Araiza wasn’t present at time of alleged rape
‘Araiza, a former punter at San Diego State, also was not visible in any of the videos recovered from the night in question, according to audio from a meeting between San Diego deputy district attorney Trisha Amador and the woman who filed a civil lawsuit last year against Araiza and two of his former Aztecs teammates.’
Damar Hamlin discusses plans for more than $10 million in donations he received following his cardiac arrest
‘Another mission of Hamlin’s right now is making sure the money donated to his charity is going to the right places. Hamlin set up the Chasing M’s Foundation in college, and thanks to fans and players, $10 million has been donated. The GoFundMe has more than $9.1 million and another $1 million was donated to a fundraiser set up by The Giving Back Fund.’
Prosecutors say ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present during alleged gang rape, per report
‘One piece of information from this meeting that was rather notable is that the district attorney’s office concluded Araiza left the home an hour before evidence suggested the alleged gang rape would have occurred.’
Prosecutor Claims Matt Araiza Wasn’t Present When Alleged Gang Rape Occurred
‘According to the transcript, San Diego Deputy District Attorney Trisha Amador told the girl that her timeline did not line up with the evidence available to prosecutors.’
More light shed on former Bills Punter Matt Araiza alleged rape case
‘The San Diego DA’s office announced in December they would not file criminal charges against Araiza who reportedly is not seen in those cell phone videos Some of that information was also reported recently in a Yahoo Sports Column.’
Bills’ opponents for 2023 season finalized
‘This season, the Bills will play the AFC South winner – Jacksonville Jaguars along with the NFC South winner – Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They will also travel to the AFC North winner – the Cincinnati Bengals. Additionally, Buffalo will play all the teams in the AFC West and the NFC East.’