‘“Not everything’s been perfect, and he has had a nagging ankle,” Beane said. “We’re discussing whether to shut him down or not and let it heal. So he has been a scratch, I wouldn’t say he’s been a 100% healthy scratch, part of it has been it hasn’t worked out perfectly in the games so far.”’
Archives for November 2, 2023
Ryan O’Halloran: Brandon Beane says Bills ‘still forming’ identity. Is that good or bad?
‘We know the Bills can jump on Allen’s back. But what else … or who else? Beane sounds like he’s just like the rest of us, still in the discovery stage of this season, wondering and waiting to see who emerges.’
Bills Notebook: Josh Allen misses first practice of regular season to rest right shoulder
‘Asked if his shoulder felt better than right after the Tampa Bay game, Allen said: “Absolutely. And every day it gets so much better. If I had to practice (Wednesday, I) absolutely would have. If the game was (Wednesday), I’m playing in the game.”’
For sale: Some Bills stadium neighbors hoping properties bring in big bucks
‘It started when the 8-acre property – known as the Mud Lot – across from Lester’s Yellow Brick Parking lot sold for $2 million earlier this year to an entity affiliated with the Buffalo Bills. Suddenly, Lester was interested. He recently listed his nearly 6-acre property in early October for $3.5 million.’
Bills added two players this week, but still looking to add depth at another position
‘It is not known whether the Bills tried to include him in the trade that brought Green Bay cornerback Rasul Douglas to Buffalo, or if he was being used as an asset to get another deal accomplished. Beane won’t reveal that information, but if Elam was discussed and none of the teams Beane was talking to were interested, that’s quite an indictment.’
Josh Allen explains why he sat out practice ahead of Bengals game with shoulder injury
‘“If I had to practice today, absolutely would have,” he said. “If the game was today, I’m playing in the game. Just in terms of making sure that it’s not going to be super sore and I wanna be smart when we’re throwing it and that’s up to our training staff and I trust those guys and gals in there implicitly and just making sure we’re on track for that.”’
New Bills running back jokes with new teammate he once fought on field
‘According to a post on Fournette’s Instagram, the issues are resolved. In the video, Lawson says, “Man, we ain’t beefing no more,” and Fournette jokingly replies with “Even though I want to fight him.”’
Buffalo Bills GM scoured trade market for cornerback: Why and how he landed Rasul Douglas
‘Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray reached out to someone in the Packers’ front office to check on Douglas’s availability last week. He was told to have Beane call Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst. Green Bay was on its way to 2-5 and seemed like potential sellers at the deadline.’
Bills Mafia reacts to Rasul Douglas landing on injury report for funniest reason possible
‘But have no fear, Bills Mafia. Douglas is not actually injured. The cornerback simply arrived too late on Wednesday to practice so the Bills had to come up with a reason under the injury section of the report. What designation did the Bills come up with? “Just got here.”’
Bills GM Beane discusses acquisitions of Fournette, Douglas along with various topics surrounding BUF’s 5-3 start
‘“He’s just getting here, getting into the physical and all that stuff, but assuming all that goes well,” said Beane, who left the door open for Douglas to suit up as soon as Sunday when the Bills will head to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals at 8:20 p.m. “Hopefully we can get him out there at least to watch at some point, and then we’ll take it one day at a time. That’d be up to Sean and the coaches how much his game reps would look like this week.”’
Bills QB Allen a non-participant during Wednesday’s practice, says he’ll play Sunday vs. Bengals
‘“Talking with the training staff and just having a plan with (head athletic trainer) Nate Breske,” said the Bills QB. “Didn’t do too much today. Just taking it easy and making sure I’m putting myself in the best position for Sunday and making sure that I’m not sore. So, didn’t throw a lot today, and hopefully, by tomorrow, we’ll be on the field like nothing happened.”’
Brandon Beane details how Rasul Douglas trade to Bills happened, what it means for Kaiir Elam’s future
‘The Buffalo Bills general manager had been searching for a cornerback since Tre’Davious White tore his Achilles tendon in Week 4 and was interested in acquiring Rasul Douglas from the Packers. After director of player personnel Terrance Gray reached out to the Packers in regards to Douglas, Beane contacted Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst last week.’
Josh Allen misses practice with sore shoulder, aims to play in Bills tilt with Bengals
‘“Obviously, unfortunate when it’s your throwing shoulder,” Allen said. “As a thrower, you don’t like feeling any sort of, I wouldn’t even call it pain, just discomfort in there. So we’re just trying to stay on top of it and get ahead of it when we can. Obviously, I hate not practicing, I hate not being involved in what we’re doing, but at the same time I know this is probably what’s best and putting myself in the best situation to make sure that I’m ready to go tomorrow and for Sunday.”’
Thursday’s Cincinnati Coverage
Joe Burrow outlines plan for Bengals to start stacking wins (Cincinnati Enquirer)
‘Amazing what happens when you’re not injured’: NFL shares mic’d Joe Burrow dodging 49ers (Cincinnati Enquirer)
‘A football decision’: Sean McDermott talks Damar Hamlin’s Buffalo-Cincinnati availability (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Josh Allen misses Buffalo Bills’ practice with shoulder injury ahead of Cincinnati game (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Hendrickson, Anderson and Tupou miss Bengals practice with injuries (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Stripe the Jungle: Here’s what the Bengals want fans to wear Sunday night vs Buffalo (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Burrow, Bengals seek first win vs. AFC foe (Dayton Daily News)
‘An unbelievable miracle’ — Bengals host Bills, Hamlin for first time since January collapse on field (Dayton Daily News)
Joe Burrow named Week 8 AFC Player of the Week after win against 49ers (WCPO-TV)
Bengals sign tight end to active roster and add linebacker to practice squad (WKRC-TV)
Bengals QB Burrow named AFC Offensive Player of the Week (WKRC-TV)
‘Expect it to be rocking’: Burrow expects raucous atmosphere as Bengals host Bills on SNF (WLWT-TV)
Bills’ Damar Hamlin set to return to Paycor Stadium for first time since cardiac arrest on field (WLWT-TV)
Taylor: ‘Unbelievable miracle’ Damar Hamlin back on the field as Bengals get set to host Bills (WLWT-TV)
Bengals elevate TE Hudson from practice squad (WLWT-TV)
Joe Burrow named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8 performance in San Francisco (WLWT-TV)
Joe Burrow talks ‘exciting’ matchup with Bills on Sunday Night Football (WXIX-TV)
Damar Hamlin working as ambassador for CPR ahead of Bengals, Bills matchup Sunday (WXIX-TV)
Bengals Deal In Depth (Bengals.com)
Quick Hits: If This Is November, It Must Be Joe Burrow And Bengals; Clay Johnston Returns With Flannel Magic; Orlando Brown Jr. On Zac Taylor’s Empathy (Bengals.com)
Quick Hits: Bengals O-Line Takes A Bow Keeping 49ers At Bay; Salute To Damar; How Zac Taylor’s Friendship With Bills HC Sean McDermott Got Closer (Bengals.com)
Bengals Roster Moves: Tight End Signed to Active Roster, LB Signed to Practice Squad (Bengals.com)
Joe Burrow Named Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8 Against 49ers (Bengals.com)
Damar Hamlin returns to Cincinnati on a mission bigger than football: ‘Walking in with courage’
‘“Man, I’m thankful for life. Honestly, I’m thankful to wake up, brush my teeth, have a meal. Take 10 deep breaths. I’m thankful for everything,” Hamlin told The Post. “Life is bigger than just ball for me and always will be until the day that I go, but to be able to do what I do at the highest level, I’m an extra level of thankful, you know.”‘