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‘”Everybody has family issues,” Diggs told reporters Wednesday. “Everybody has family problems. I was here (in the spring), I did have a conversation with Coach, and I like to keep things in-house. … My main focus and my only focus is winning. Super Bowls. … We’ve been trying to get over the hump. It’s all water under the bridge now. I attribute it to family matters. All is well. Now we’re back to work.”‘

‘The veteran was acquired by the Bills at last year’s in-season trade deadline and was expected to at least serve as the team’s top kick and punt returner. A former change-of-pace back with the Colts, he would’ve also offered experience as a secondary pass catcher.’

‘The veteran was acquired by the Bills at last year’s in-season trade deadline and was expected to at least serve as the team’s top kick and punt returner. A former change-of-pace back with the Colts, he would’ve also offered experience as a secondary pass catcher.’

‘”I believe that everybody that came out regardless of why you came out is truly equipping yourself with a super-power,” Hamlin said at the event. “Being able to have a life-saving tool and to have that with you when you walk around in any room, you pretty much can consider yourself a super-hero.”‘

‘Both tight end Dawson Knox and defensive end Greg Rousseau had the popular red Bills helmet from the 1990s on their Instagram stories as part of a Labatt Blue promotion. Is there more than meets the eye here?’

‘For instance, just a few weeks ago, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs showed up for the first day of minicamp, only to leave practice and head home. It led Bills coach Sean McDermott to state that he was “very concerned” about the situation, although it ended up being resolved by the next day.’

‘To open the festivities, the Yankees will begin next Monday by honoring Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, whose heart stopped while making a tackle on Jan. 3. First responders were able to resuscitate Hamlin by performing CPR and using a defibrillator. He has since been cleared to return to the field by multiple doctors.’

‘”Him and Josh Allen seemed to have a bromance rolling, it felt like for years there, until there was a problem with their game against the Bengals in the playoffs,” RG3 said. “So, I think it’s clear, this is a personal thing between Josh and Diggs. And they have to get their partnership back on the field, and that’s part of playing quarterback. I think Josh Allen’s running into that right now. Everything is fine, until it’s not fine in a relationship when it comes to a quarterback and a wide receiver like Diggs. So Josh has to manage that relationship the right way and I think he’s the only one that can rectify.”‘

‘During their six seasons at the helm, Buffalo has compiled a 62-35 record and made the playoffs five times. The Bills had previously not made the playoffs since 1999. Their 0.639 winning percentage during that stretch is third-best in the NFL behind only the Chiefs and Saints, while only seven teams have won more than their four playoff games.’

‘Cook was impressive in a small sample size for Buffalo last season, finishing with 89 carries for 507 yards and two touchdowns — averaging 5.7 yards per carry. He showed his versatility out of the backfield, catching 21 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown and averaging 8.6 yards per reception.’

‘”I’ve gotten to know Aaron a little bit over the years, and I would consider us very close,” Allen said (via The Ringer). “I wouldn’t say we text on the regular. I don’t really call him, I FaceTime him. He usually answers, which is a big plus. I know he doesn’t answer a lot of people.”‘

‘However, the ending to the 2022 season was dramatic for Diggs and the Bills. After being upset by the Cincinnati Bengals on their home field in the divisional round, The Athletic reported that Diggs sprinted out of the locker room with all of his things before some of Buffalo’s coaching staff even made it down to the tunnel that leads to the locker room. He was seen “exchanging some words” with Allen on the sideline during the loss, and later took to Twitter to explain that he just wasn’t OK with losing. In that 17-point defeat, Diggs caught just 4 of 10 targets for 35 yards.’

‘McDermott also told reporters Wednesday that the team is “in a good spot” with Diggs and added, “I feel like it’s resolved.” He explained that his “very concerned” characterization of the situation about Diggs was due to his importance to the team and said that he gave the wideout permission to leave after things reached a point that they needed a break.’

‘Diggs’ agent, Adisa Bakari, subsequently addressed the situation Tuesday (via ESPN). Bakari said Diggs is in Buffalo, has been in Buffalo since Monday morning, took a physical and even met with McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane. Bakari said Diggs “will be there for the entirety of the minicamp.”‘

‘The new “Madden,” set for an Aug. 18 worldwide release, commemorates one of the game’s most dynamic players at the most important position, with Allen fresh off his third straight season with at least 40 combined touchdowns. It also comes just a year after the NFL rallied around Allen’s team following the tragedy-turned-inspiration of Damar Hamlin.’