‘“I think this thing happens from time to time, and you know, I’ve got a lot of love for him. I still do,” Allen said. “The things that he did for me in my career, and the things that he did in a Buffalo Bill uniform won’t be forgotten anytime soon, especially from me. So, that’s how I look at it. At the same time, going into year seven, I understand the business, and the aspect of what this league is, and again, I’m just trying to focus on what we got going on in this building.”’
Archives for October 2024
Bills spent $19M on these free agents: Details of their underwhelming start
‘In order of the salary cap hit the player is costing the Bills in 2024, here’s a look at how the 10 veteran free agent signings have fared through the first four weeks…’.
Was Von Miller suspended for 2023 arrest? Bills coach says ‘You can assume what you can assume’
‘“I can’t,” he said. “I’m not in a position to go into the details on it. So you can assume what you can assume. … When you look at it, what we know of it is the league has to go about their process. And that’s really where we are as a team and a club as it relates to the overall situation and how it came down in the decision.”’
Bills’ top receiver, Pro Bowl tackle miss practice Wednesday ahead of Texans matchup
‘Buffalo’s offense is dealing with injury problems just as the defense appears to be getting slightly healthier. Linebacker Terrel Bernard and cornerback Taron Johnson were limited in practice on Wednesday. The two defensive standouts have missed the past three games. Johnson was in a red non-contact jersey but Bernard was out of his red jersey after wearing it in practice last week.’
Bills called Raiders on Davante Adams: Is star WR interested in Buffalo?
‘“I’d put the Bills in the same category as the Saints (Adams did show some interest in going there, too), in that the cap implications would be tough to overcome in getting a deal done,” Breer added. “Obviously, Adams’ relationships with QBs play into his preferences.”’
Taron Johnson returns to practice, Bernard continues to ramp up, McDermott discusses Miller suspension on Wednesday
‘McDermott provided a few other updates before Wednesday’s session, including the announcement that nickel cornerback Taron Johnson (forearm) would return to practice in a limited fashion along with linebacker Terrel Bernard (pectoral), who returned last week.’
Bills focused on finding a player to fill the void following Von Miller’s four-game suspension
‘“It’s certainly an unfortunate situation and we respect the decision made by the league, and really it’s out of our control,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “And what we need to focus on is it’s an opportunity for someone on our football team to step up.”’
Linebacker, captain Terrel Bernard returns to practice, status for Texans still uncertain
‘Officially listed as limited on the injury report Wednesday and wearing a harness on his left shoulder, Bernard’s status is still uncertain for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Bernard says he still has more work to do in regaining strength before the trainers will clear him to play.’
Thursday’s Houston Coverage
How a fourth-quarter throw could signal good things to come from Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud (Houston Chronicle)
Houston Texans notebook: RB Joe Mixon is absent and a happy return for DE Dylan Horton (Houston Chronicle)
Houston Texans mailbag: How has Nico Collins’ play reached a different level this season? (Houston Chronicle)
Texans’ Stefon Diggs blocking out noise, excited to face Bills (ESPN)
‘What an awesome story’ | Texans’ DE Dylan Horton returns after battling stage 4 cancer (KHOU-TV)
‘It’s easy to get a bad rap, I’ve got big shoulders,’ Texans’ Stefon Diggs reflects on trade from Bills (KPRC-TV)
‘What an awesome story,’ Texans’ Dylan Horton returns to practice, in remission from Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma (KPRC-TV)
Texans’ Tank Dell, Jimmie Ward return to practice, Joe Mixon, Laremy Tunsil held out of practice Wednesday (KPRC-TV)
Texans sign linebacker Shaun Bradley to the practice squad after releasing Zeke Turner (KPRC-TV)
Texans’ Cal McNair ‘excited’ by 3-1 start, and that ‘our team can play a whole lot better’ (KPRC-TV)
McClain: The C.J. Stroud-Nico Collins combination is the NFL’s most prolific this season (HoustonTexans.com)
Houston Texans Transactions (10-02-2024) (HoustonTexans.com)
A big birthday, a happy return and ready for Buffalo | Daily Brew (HoustonTexans.com)
Quarterback C.J. Stroud on 2024 TIME100 Next list (HoustonTexans.com)
Bills place emphasis on defensive backups in wake of NFL’s 4-game suspension of Von Miller
‘That’s how it has been for the Bills during a 3-1 start. The defense has been leaning on backups to fill in for injured starters such as linebackers Matt Milano (torn left biceps) and Terrel Bernard (partially torn pectoral) and nickel cornerback Taron Johnson (broken right forearm).’
Bills Among NFL Teams Linked to Potential Davante Adams Trade
‘According to Breer, the Bills face salary-cap issues that would make it hard to swing a trade for Adams. If he was traded ahead of Week 5, Adams would be owed more than $13 million by his new team—a price tag that drops by nearly $940,000 each week. Adams is also under contract for two more seasons and is owed $35.6 million in both 2025 and ’26.’
Bills Team Source Had Telling Quote About Split With Stefon Diggs
‘A team source even admitted that during the 2023 season is when the Bills started to notice a shift of Diggs’s role on the team. The specific game that stood out is when the Bills lost to the Denver Broncos.’
Von Miller suspension, explained: Why Bills star will miss four games for violating NFL’s personal conduct policy
‘Miller’s suspension “appears to stem” from an incident involving Miller in November 2023 during Buffalo’s bye week in suburban Dallas, ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg reported — though the NFL did not clarify the reason behind the suspension.’
Bills QB Josh Allen says he’s going to talk to Stefon Diggs before Week 5 matchup with Texans
‘Despite how things ended, there doesn’t seem to be any hard feelings on Allen’s end. We’ll see if there ends up being a pregame interaction between the former electric duo come Sunday.’
Taron Johnson returns to Bills practice on Wednesday
‘Linebacker Terrel Bernard, who returned to practice last week but did not play in Sunday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, was back on the field again, but this time wearing a regular blue practice jersey. He had been in a red non-contact jersey last week.’