‘That’s not a coincidence, general manager Brandon Beane said, referring to an offseason in which his free-agent signing haul of championship-winning Rams players also includes cornerback Taylor Rapp, linebacker Travin Howard and guard David Edwards. “It’s one of the things that you look for when adding people who have done it, and who know,” he said. “It’s not that we were just choosing that team, but they won it a couple of years ago. And that’s a quality that we wouldn’t be afraid to add.”’
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Bills’ Josh Allen named Madden 24 cover athlete, first Buffalo player to receive honor
‘”It’s such a small group of people who have ever touched the face of Madden, so now to be on that list, it’s very surreal. It’s very humbling,” Allen told ESPN. “To think about where I was not too long ago and coming out of high school with zero offers, going to junior college and have one offer, University of Wyoming of all places, and then fast-forward to now.’
Bills QB Josh Allen on Madden NFL 24 video game cover
‘Back in high school in Firebaugh, California, or even in college at the University of Wyoming — nah, it wasn’t something plausible. Let alone becoming the first Bills player to be selected as the main cover star.’
Bills sign CB Cameron Dantzler to bolster secondary depth
‘Dantzler’s signing comes after the Bills signed defensive tackle Ed Oliver to a four-year, $68 million extension this week and added veteran pass-rusher Leonard Floyd on a one-year deal. General manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday that the Bills “just worked out a couple of DBs” and had “another one coming in,” a possible reference to Dantzler.’
‘Madden NFL 24’ cover reveal: Josh Allen becomes first Bills player to be featured on cover of game
‘The new “Madden,” set for an Aug. 18 worldwide release, commemorates one of the game’s most dynamic players at the most important position, with Allen fresh off his third straight season with at least 40 combined touchdowns. It also comes just a year after the NFL rallied around Allen’s team following the tragedy-turned-inspiration of Damar Hamlin.’
Bills’ Josh Allen Opens Up About Jets’ Acquisition of Aaron Rodgers
‘“I’m such a big fan of Aaron. I grew up such a big fan of him,” Allen said. “I think he’s done so much for the game of football. You see a lot of quarterbacks who are younger throughout the league, and there’s a lot of his game that everyone tries to emulate.”’
Josh Allen Revealed as Madden 24 Cover Athlete
‘“It’s such a dream come true for me,” Allen said. “The dream was always to play in the NFL, but growing up and playing Madden and having so many different experiences and memories of playing with my brother and my dad on this great game, and now to be on the cover, it’s pretty surreal.”’
Madden 24 cover athlete: Why Bills’ Josh Allen was chosen by EA Sports for 2023 video game
‘Some Bills fans might be wary of Allen’s selection, thanks to the infamous Madden curse. Some players have suffered injuries, posted disappointing seasons, or descended into madness (looking at you, Antonio Brown) shortly after being named the Madden cover athlete, but Mahomes’ Super Bowl 54 victory in the same season he donned the Madden cover might have put the curse to rest.’
Bills sign cornerback Cameron Dantzler to one-year contract
‘Dantzler was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round (89th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he started 10 of 11 games at cornerback with three tackles for loss and two interceptions.’
Josh Allen named cover athlete for EA Madden NFL 24
‘Allen becomes the first player in Bills history to be named the cover athlete for the EA Madden NFL franchise. He is also the first player since 2021 to grace the cover of the popular video game after the company honored the legacy of the late John Madden last year.’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen chosen as the cover athlete for Madden 24
‘Allen tweeted photos of the covers and said “A childhood dream come true 🙏”‘
‘A childhood dream come true’: Josh Allen named Madden NFL 24 cover athlete
‘Allen will be the 24th active NFL player, 10th quarterback and first member of the Bills to appear on the Madden cover since EA Sports began showcasing the league’s stars in 1998.’
Could Josh Allen suffer from the “Madden Curse?”
‘The beginning of the curse is typically attributed to former San Francisco 49ers running back Garrison Hearst. Hearst was the first-ever athlete to be featured in the game, on the cover of the international edition of Madden NFL 99.’
Did you notice this glitch in the Josh Allen Madden cover?
‘Look closely at Allen’s face. One of the bars of his facemask appears cut off.’
‘A childhood dream come true’ | Bills’ Josh Allen on cover of Madden NFL 24
‘Madden 24 releases on August 18, with deluxe and standard editions. Fans who preorder get early access, special in-game bills gear, and a Josh Allen elite player item.’