‘While Hines’ contributions on offense were minimal – six carries for minus-3 yards and five catches for 53 yards and one touchdown in nine regular-season games – he made a big impact on special teams.’
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NFL pre-training camp power rankings with one question for every team
‘5. Buffalo Bills (4): Who wins the middle linebacker spot? A.J. Klein initially, and Terrel Bernard eventually.’
Buffalo Bills top return man Nyheim Hines suffers knee injury, likely out for season
‘Now, the Bills have to pivot and one player who could get time at punt return is wide receiver Khalil Shakir. He had three for 23 yards last season before Hines arrived. Another wide receiver, free agent acquisition Deonte Harty, has experience performing both jobs.’
Buffalo Bills lose running back for the season with knee injury (Reports)
‘Hines, 26, was the Bills’ primary kick and punt returner after arriving from the Colts last season. He famously ran back two kickoffs for touchdowns in Week 18 against the New England Patriots less than a week after Damar Hamlin was injured against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bills signed veteran wide receiver Deonte Harty as a free agent after four seasons with the New Orleans Saints. He now becomes the favorite to win the return jobs.’
What does Nyheim Hines’ injury mean for Buffalo Bills?
‘With Hines out for the season, Murray should be considered a roster lock behind Cook and Harris. Hines would have potentially been an asset as a receiving back this season, but from a rushing perspective the loss of Hines will not change much from a workload perspective.’
Buffalo Bills working out former third round pick ahead of training camp
‘Sternberger, 27, was a third round pick of the Green Bay Packers in the 2019 NFL Draft. Sternberger appeared in 18 games over two seasons in Green Bay and recorded 12 receptions for 114 yards and one touchdown. He also scored a touchdown in the NFC Championship Game with the team in 2019. He was released by the Packers in 2021 after serving a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.’
Bills RB Hines lost for the season after suffering knee injury in reported jet ski crash
‘Hines was set to open the 2023 season as the Bills No. 1 kick returner and was also expected to compete for a prominent role within the Bills backfield alongside expected starter James Cook. After the Bills traded for him at the deadline last season, Hines was used sparingly on offense, accumulating only 13 total touches on the year.’
Report: Bills RB Nyheim Hines’ season likely over due to knee injury
‘Hines never became a significant part of Buffalo’s offense last season after being acquired in a trade from Indianapolis for Zack Moss and a fifth-round pick. He had 13 total touches and one touchdown after arriving with the Bills, but he did return two kickoffs for touchdowns in the regular season finale against the Patriots, the first game following Damar Hamlin’s collapse in Cincinnati.’
Bills rookie Justin Shorter hopes to recapture the form that made him nation’s top prep receiver
‘He still transitioned from being a baseball-first athlete to football and slowly learned the game, finally breaking through as a junior. By the end of his career, Shorter rarely left the field during games. South Brunswick has an enrollment of almost 3,000 students, but coach Joe Goerge didn’t use a big roster and Shorter played receiver, cornerback and special teams.’
Bills camp questions: Buffalo needs young pass rushers to finally produce while Von Miller recovers
‘The Bills sacked or hit quarterbacks on 6.2% of dropbacks before Miller’s injury and 6.1% afterwards. But they put pressured on quarterbacks — including hits and sacks — on 18.6% of dropbacks without Miller and 15.8% without him.’
Bills’ Nyheim Hines will miss entire season after freak Jet Ski accident
‘Hines was rarely utilized in a crowded Buffalo offense.’
Former UCF receiver Gabe Davis kicks off business venture in Winter Park
‘The Draft Academy is a one-of-a-kind performance and recovery center created by Davis and several partners. The approximately 5,000-square-foot facility in Winter Park is a haven for health and wellness. It features cutting-edge treatments, including a hyperbolic chamber, infrared sauna and physical therapy rooms.’
Report: Bills’ Nyheim Hines out for season with knee injury suffered on jet ski
‘Hines was acquired by the Bills from the Indianapolis Colts last November. Although he wasn’t able to make much of a mark on offense, he did thrive as a kick returner in Buffalo, taking two kickoffs back for touchdowns in the regular-season finale against the New England Patriots.’
Bills RB Nyheim Hines will miss the season after being hit by a jet ski, AP source says
‘Though Hines had an extremely limited role in Buffalo’s offense to finish last season, he returned two kickoffs — from 96 and 101 yards — for touchdowns in the Bills’ regular season-ending 35-23 win over New England, which eliminated the Patriots from playoff contention. He became the first Bills player to return two kickoff for touchdowns in one game, and the first NFL player to do so since Leon Washington returned two for scores in 2010.’
Bills’ Nyheim Hines suffered potential season-ending injury in freak jet ski accident: report
‘Hines garnered 554 yards on kick returns and 264 yards on punt returns over the course of the 2022 season. He was expected to get the nod in that position again before the costly injury.’