‘Benford then spoke to reporters for the first time and was upfront about the ups and downs his NFL journey has taken him on. He said that this deal is part of the validation he needed for himself to prove that all the hard work and sacrifice that went into it paid off.’
Archives for April 2025
Bills RB James Cook lists house for sale as GM doesn’t foresee extension ‘anytime soon’
‘Cook tied for the league lead with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024 and made his second consecutive Pro Bowl. After the season, he made repeated references on social media indicating he was seeking a contract extension worth $15 million per year. That figure would rank third in average value among all running backs, and it exceeds the current price of the running back franchise tag ($13.64 million).’
What you need to know about the Bills and the NFL Draft
‘The Bills have 10 selections to make during this year’s draft, which will take place Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26 in Green Bay, Wis. Of course, that could change between now and then with teams moving picks for veteran players, or to move up and down the board to fill needs.’
Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford signs a four-year contract extension
‘”Talked to Beane, some of the other guys, talking about wanting to continue on the relationship and the bond and to continue to be here,” Benford explained. “That’s when it started. Now, of course, I’m all for it. Love the coaches here and love the staff here.”‘
NFL tables vote on whether to ban ‘tush push,’ touchbacks on kickoffs moved to 35-yard line
‘The teams tabled a proposal by the Green Bay Packers to outlaw the teammate-aided quarterback sneak. That means the debate on the play will continue. The possibility exists that owners will vote on the issue at their next meeting in May.’
Bills Notebook: Door open for Matt Milano to extend his career beyond 2025 season
‘“These are never easy conversations,” Beane said. “We tried to structure something that would help us a little bit now and give him an opportunity to earn some of it back, you know, with staying healthy and showing everyone he’s back. We’re going to support him. … We have no doubt that he’s going to bounce back.”’
Bills’ Pete Guelli calls criticism of team’s community benefits execution ‘politically motivated’
‘“I don’t know the rationale (of Baskin’s comments),” Guelli said during an interview with The Buffalo News during the NFL’s annual meeting in South Florida. “I can only assume it’s politically motivated in some respect and with some agenda, but the Bills aren’t here to play politics. We’re here to make sure we’re invested constructively in the community, and that’s what this agreement is set up to.”’
Pegula’s net worth up to projected $7.6B, according to Forbes
‘That is up $980 million from last year, despite all the money Pegula is pouring into building a $2.2 billion stadium under construction in Orchard Park.’
If Bills look to draft a DT, this Big Ten star whose ‘motor runs nonstop’ may be the one
‘“Talked to my family, talked to my village,” Harmon said at the NFL scouting combine on his decision to leave Michigan State. “They told me to just pray on it, and that’s what I did. I just prayed on it and that was the best decision for me. I feel like it was the best fit for me. It was a hard decision because I went 2,000 miles away from Michigan. That was probably the hardest decision that I’ve had to make, but I had to make it for my future.”
NFL tables tush push vote, adds virtual measurements and adjusts kickoff rules
‘Tushes can still be pushed in the NFL. At least for another month.’
Brandon Beane likes position Bills are in to move around in draft
‘”I do like the ammo that we’re going into the draft with,” Beane said this week here at the annual league meetings. “We’re going to try and play the board and move up and back, where we think that makes the most sense.”‘
What their former coaches are saying about Bills new additions
‘Harbaugh called Bosa “one of the best players to ever play the game.”‘
Bills sign P Brad Robbins to one-year deal
‘Robbins, 26, was a former sixth round pick for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2023 draft and played in all 17 of the Bengals games that season. He totaled 76 punts, with a career long punt of 62 yards.’
Sean McDermott denies ‘animated’ conversation with Eagles, reiterates support for banning ‘tush push’
‘“I feel where I’m most concerned is, even though there is not significant data out there to this point, my biggest concern is the health and safety of the players, first and foremost,” McDermott said Monday morning at the AFC head coaches’ breakfast, which is part of the NFL’s annual meeting. “It’s force, added force, No. 1, and then the posture of the players being asked to execute that type of play. That’s where my concern comes in.”’
Bills’ Pete Guelli: New Highmark Stadium ‘is going to open on time’ for summer 2026
‘“Whatever it takes to get the stadium done on time, we’ll do,” Guelli said. “It’s amazing how they worked through a tough winter. They got through it, and they’ve kept us on pace.”’