‘The reason Matakevich was placed on the PUP list was not disclosed. He did not appear to be hampered by an injury during the spring and took part in team workouts.’
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With Bills training camp set to start, looking back at 10 biggest offseason storylines
‘1. Leslie Frazier stepping away from the team as defensive coordinator and McDermott taking over the defensive play calls. The “why” behind Frazier’s departure is still a bit unclear, but the end result is the same: McDermott will step into the role of calling the defense, in addition to his game-day responsibilities as head coach. That’s a lot on his plate.’
Is the Bills Super Bowl window closing? 3 reasons they aren’t favorites entering camp
‘That talk is largely fueled by how each of the past four seasons have ended. The flameout last January when the Bills got whipped at home by the Bengals, a shockingly non-competitive performance; the 13 seconds debacle the year before which led to a hard to fathom loss to the Chiefs; the one-sided AFC Championship Game defeat at Kansas City in the 2020 playoffs; and the second-half collapse at Houston in the 2019 playoffs.’
Who is Darrynton Evans? Buffalo Bills add former top-100 pick (6 things to know)
‘If the Bills want to prioritize Deonte Harty at receiver this season, Evans will have a chance to replace Nyheim Hines and stick on the roster thanks to his kick return experience.’
After Bronny James cardiac arrest, Damar Hamlin sends message to LeBron James’ family
‘Hamlin, who collapsed in a football game in January when his heart stopped twice, shared a message of support to the James family.’
Bills sign RB Evans, TE Sternberger, move Miller, Phillips, Matakevich to Active/PUP list
‘Sternberger helped lead the Birmingham Stallions to the USFL title this spring season, topping the list of league leaders with seven touchdowns. He finished fourth in the USFL with 517 receiving yards in 10 games played. He caught 33 passes without a drop for the Stallions.’
Brasky: Progression of Bills’ 2022 draft class integral to team’s 2023 success
‘The Bills’ current regime has produced some essential pieces through the draft while also drawing more than a few duds since arriving in 2017. This season, the team’s 2022 draft class must begin to produce more hits than misses, as many of the players selected last year will be called upon to increase their role post haste.’
Bills, American Heart Association to host Hands-Only CPR training during camp at St. John Fisher
‘Training will be available during operational hours of each practice open to the public in the Dorsey Lot/Interactive Area. Attendees will have access to a new mobile CPR kiosk, sponsored by UR Medicine, which will help participants learn and practice Hands-Only CPR while being provided feedback on compression and speed quality.’
Von Miller, Jordan Phillips to start training camp on Bills’ PUP list
‘Miller, linebacker Tyler Matakevich and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips will all begin training camp on the PUP list. Miller is still recovering from a torn ACL in Week 12 last season, while Phillips is rehabbing from shoulder surgery. Players can be removed from the PUP list any time before the start of the regular season.’
Bills camp questions: Talent infusion leads to intriguing battle for roster spots on offensive line
‘Since McDermott was hired in 2017, 14 players have started multiple games at guard for the Bills, including six over the last two seasons. But only two of those players — Cody Ford and Wyatt Teller — were drafted by Buffalo and both were subsequently traded.’
Sabato: A pre-training camp look at how the Bills’ roster shapes up
‘Offensive line, defensive line and linebacker are the three areas to watch throughout camp and if the Bills choose to keep an extra player for any position, it likely comes from one of those three groups.’
Von Miller to open Bills camp on physically unable to perform list while rehabbing knee injury
‘The team on Tuesday also placed defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and linebacker Tyler Matakevich on the PUP list without disclosing their injuries. The designation means any of the three players can be activated once they are cleared for practice. Miller’s timetable, however, is more uncertain with the potential of him missing the start of the season.’
Bills’ Nyheim Hines placed on non-football injury list, to miss 2023 season after reported jet ski accident
‘The veteran was acquired by the Bills at last year’s in-season trade deadline and was expected to at least serve as the team’s top kick and punt returner. A former change-of-pace back with the Colts, he would’ve also offered experience as a secondary pass catcher.’
Von Miller Is Ready to Return to the Field … and for His Future Off It
‘It’s legacy, and Miller’s matters to him more than ever now—and in more than one way. The most obvious slice of how Miller will be remembered—as his generation’s preeminent sack master—was actually the part he thought the least about. It mattered, of course. But with 12 seasons (and counting), 123.5 career sacks (and counting) and two Super Bowl rings (and counting), all Miller can do with his football legacy is elevate, polish and enhance.’
Bills place Von Miller on PUP, Nyheim Hines on Non-Football Injured list
‘At this time, it’s unclear what Matakevich is dealing with.’