‘It will be an emotional moment when Hamlin returns to that very field, and while he isn’t sure how it will hit him, Hamilin knows that he will face the moment with his teammates and loved ones. Hamlin also feels a large amount of gratitude for those in Cincinnati who saved his life.’
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Bills Give Rasul Douglas Unusual Injury Designation Upon Arrival in Trade With Packers
‘Adding to the report’s humor was the fact that Buffalo did nothing to call attention to it, simply sticking Douglas between quarterback Josh Allen and cornerback Kaiir Elam.’
Allen does not practice; Douglas, Fournette make Bills practice field debuts Wednesday
‘Allen did speak to reporters after practice and said he and trainers want to make sure they “stay ahead” of the injury so it doesn’t impact him long-term. “Every day it gets so much better,” Allen said. “If I had to practice today, absolutely would have. If the game was today, I’m playing in the game.”‘
Beane believes in Bills to find their identity
‘”When he went to Green Bay, the light came on for him. He started turning over some big plays, and he’s very instinctive,” said Beane during his press conference with the assembled media on Wednesday. “We talk about instincts all the time, and really defining instincts is more the coach can show you everything, but sometimes the team’s showing you something else that the coach hasn’t shown you, and do you react right away? You just instinctively know what to do, because you understand how it all fits together.”‘
Josh Allen rests shoulder at Bills practice
‘Allen, who has played in Buffalo’s past two games after appearing on the injury report, said he “didn’t do too much today,” when speaking after practice.’
‘His actions are inspirational’: UC Medical Center ready for Hamlin, Bills return to Cincinnati
‘“I think what his actions are is what you’d call inspirational because he didn’t just give back to the health system that responded, he’s giving back to the country,” Dr. Saad Ahmad, interventional and heart failure cardiologist at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, said.’
CB Kaiir Elam, still in Bills plans, could be headed to IR
‘Elam was inactive until Week 5 after Tre White suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. He has played in three games this season, starting two of them. After the Bills signed 35-year-old Josh Norman to the practice squad on Oct. 10, he was active for last Thursday’s 24-18 win against Tampa Bay, while Elam went back to the inactive list. Elam did not practice on Wednesday due to the ankle injury.’
Josh Allen’s injury: The Bills provide an update on his right shoulder
‘Although all eyes seemed to be on the two new Buffalo players, Leonard Fournette and Rasul Douglas, that quickly changed as Josh Allen did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. He was officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane discusses team’s additions of Rasul Douglas, Leonard Fournette
‘“I got to know Leonard back in the (2017) pre-draft process… spent a lot of time with him and Christian (McCaffrey) down in Baton Rouge,” Beane said. “Good to see him again. He obviously has had a nice career. He’s won a Super Bowl… at this point, he’s waited long enough, he’s ready to join the team, so I’m excited to get him here.”’
Bills to face surging Bengals team in Cincinnati Sunday night
‘“They just got chemistry,” said Bills cornerback Dane Jackson. “They’re all coming together. They’re putting it together in all phases. Running the ball, throwing the ball, special teams and all that type stuff. They’re just putting it together.”’
Bills GM & Coach McDermott on their return to Cincinnati
‘“I think right now, our focus is that we know we got an opponent and we’re trying to focus on that,” Beane said, adding “Obviously, you’re human, you’re not gonna walk in there and not think about it, but everyone’s going to compartmentalize it and do their job.”’
Allen sits out of practice Wednesday, should be fine for Sunday as he nurses shoulder injury
‘”I don’t think it’s going to linger too much,” Allen said. ” If I had to practice today, I absolutely would have. If the game was today, I’m playing in the game. But (I’m) just trying to make sure it’s not super sore and we’re just trying to stay on top of it and get ahead of it while we can.”‘
Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen doesn’t practice, focused on managing shoulder injury
‘Allen also mentioned that he doesn’t like missing practice and wished he was able to practice on Wednesday. He plans on practicing Thursday with the team.’
Kaiir Elam battling ankle injury; Beane committed to keeping him on team
‘Beane also said they did not plan on trading him before the deadline.’
‘If the game was today, I’m playing’ | Bills QB Josh Allen confident he’ll play vs. Bengals despite missing Wednesday practice
‘”Every day it gets so much better, and again, if I had to practice today, absolutely would have. If the game was today, I’m playing the game,” Allen said. “But just in terms of making sure that it’s not going to be super sore and wanting to be smart when we’re throwing it and that’s up to our training staff.”‘