‘”To be honest with you, I just listened to what our trainer says. He gives me the information. When he gives me the green light, that’s when he’s playing. To this point, we haven’t had that since he’s gone down with the injury. So we’ll see where it goes. Obviously, he’s a really good player, and so he’s a good player for us. But, all the while, somebody else has to step up and fill in for both Keon in this case, and if Amari can’t go.”‘
Archives for November 2024
Opinion: Pasture the Colts
‘The story of the Colts’ season has been all about the quarterback position. Specifically, it has been about the struggles and subsequent benching of second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. The fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft started four games as a rookie, but missed most of last season due to an injury.’
‘Guys can be themselves’: Years of developing the right culture paying off for the Buffalo Bills
‘When you hear of guys like Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson being excited to be back for another stint with the team this week, it means you’re doing something right.’
Buffalo Bills Special Teams Coordinator nominated for NFL Salute to Service Award for service in Air Force
‘”Having the opportunity to serve in the Air Force, it was the concept of ultimate teamwork, and working for a great purpose,” said Smiley.’
WR Keon Coleman out vs. Colts, Bills unsure of timeline
‘Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Colts because of a wrist injury, and the team is still determining how long the rookie will be unavailable.’
Bills’ Christian Benford works to inspire kids beyond football
‘“It’s a blessing, it’s an honor — as the man of God that I try to portray myself as, it’s all about relationships and impact and the next person, whoever you encounter,” Benford said. “So just walking in the room and seeing the light, the glow of the next generation being so happy and filled with joy and positivity is a blessing. That’s what makes me happy.”’
Report: NFL rescinds Joe Andreessen’s fine following an appeal
‘Apparently, Fitzpatrick won’t have to do that. Tom Pelissero, who works for NFL Network, said Friday on social media that Andreessen’s $4,421 for unnecessary roughness has been rescinded following an appeal.’
Carucci Take 2: Resilient Bills are built to avoid potential trap game vs. the Colts
‘There’s reason to believe the Bills enter Sunday’s game with greater attention on overcoming the challenges of being without emerging rookie receiver Keon Coleman, who could be sidelined for multiple games with a wrist injury, and veteran newcomer Amari Cooper, who is questionable also with a wrist injury, as well as the injuries to fullback Reggie Gilliam (hip, questionable) and linebacker Baylon Spector (calf, questionable) than on the inferiority of the Colts.’
Bills WR Keon Coleman out of Sunday’s Colts game
‘This will be Coleman’s first game of the season that he misses, and McDermott has not ruled out the possibility of him missing more games.’
Bills to face Colts without key offensive weapon, Keon Coleman out with wrist injury
‘Head coach Sean McDermott says Keon Coleman has been ruled out. Coleman has not practiced this week due to a wrist injury he suffered at the end of the Dolphins game in Week 9.’
Bills sign WR Jalen Virgil to 53-man roster
‘Virgil was on the Bills practice squad the first nine games of the season and has been elevated to the game day roster twice.’
WR Keon Coleman (wrist) ruled out vs. Colts | Buffalo Bills injury report Week 10
‘Coleman hasn’t practiced this week due to a wrist injury suffered at the end of the Dolphins game in Week 9. This will mark Coleman’s first game missed of the season. McDermott said it’s possible Coleman misses more than one game.’
Inside the Bills: Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin doing their best to fill big shoes in the secondary
‘“I think they’ve done a real nice job, I really do,” head coach Sean McDermott said of Rapp and Hamlin. “Do they have the experience, maybe, that Jordan and Micah do and some of the things that were kind of feathers in their cap? Maybe not yet, but that’ll come. I think those two players have been very consistent for us and probably some of the more consistent players we’ve had … even though they’ve both been a little bit banged up. I mean, every player is this time of year, right?’
PlayAction column: Bills praise Joe Flacco amid Colts’ confounding use of Anthony Richardson
‘“He’s been around the league for a really long time, played at a high level for a really long time, seen everything,” linebacker Terrel Bernard said. “Obviously, a big part of our stuff this week is going to be disguising and trying to not tip our hand early.”’
Bills notes: Wide receivers still working through injuries; punter Sam Martin’s view of game winner
‘Listed as full participants for a second day in a row were: quarterback Josh Allen (left hand), linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle/pectoral), offensive lineman Spencer Brown (wrist), cornerback Taron Johnson (forearm), defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (foot), tight end Dawson Knox (ankle), tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), defensive back Cam Lewis (shoulder), tight end Quintin Morris (shoulder/hamstring), safety Taylor Rapp (foot), defensive end Casey Toohill (knee) and linebacker Dorian Williams (knee).’