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‘”Let’s go, Buffalo! Having worked for the team for three years, I know how passionate and hungry Bills fans are for a championship — especially after the agonizing four consecutive Super Bowl losses in the early 1990s. Some other fan bases need one, as well (see: Cleveland), but after last year’s AFC Championship Game appearance and having one of the NFL’s brightest stars in Josh Allen, the Bill-lief is sky-high and can’t be crushed again.”‘

‘They’ve also placed defensive end Bryan Cox, Jr., on Injured Reserve with an Achilles injury.’

‘The team will release more specific protocols at a later date, but have noted that masks will still be required for unvaccinated individuals, in accordance with CDC guidelines.’

‘”Considering it takes three-to-five years to develop an NFL facility from design to construction, the Bills would need to sign an extension at their current stadium, which opened in 1973 and stands among the league’s oldest venues,” reports Venues Now.’

‘After the practice, the team announced it has canceled what would have been their third practice on Thursday.’

‘Lotulelei’s defensive linemates Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, and Vernon Butler, as well as running back Taiwan Jones – all of whom didn’t show up for any voluntary OTAs – were also all in attendance as the Bills worked out under the bright sun, just outside the ADPRO Spots Training Center for a couple of hours.’

‘These minicamp practices will provide a chance for the entire offensive and defensive units to be on the field and everyone working together again for the first time since their AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs back on Jan. 24.’

‘Wide receivers Stefon Diggs, Emmanuel Sanders, and Isaiah McKenzie, defensive linemen Star Lotulelei, Jerry Hughes, Vernon Butler, and Mario Addison, safety Jaquan Johnson, running back Taiwan Jones, and offensive lineman Jordan Devey were all not seen and presumed absent.’

‘There’s been no announcement made yet, as far as whether or not fans will be allowed to attend.’

‘The GM made it clear to Segal how important Milano was to the organization and told both the agent and player that they wanted to get a deal done to retain him. The good news for the Bills was that Milano also told Segal, long considered one of the power-agents in the NFL, that he wanted to stay in Buffalo.’

‘Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, but various media outlets have reported it’s in-line with the standard rookie wage scale for the 30th overall selection and includes $11,367,075 in total guarantees.’

‘Wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Emmanuel Sanders, as well as running back Devin Singletary, all joined their teammates on the turf at Highmark Stadium for the second of three OTA sessions this week, and fifth of 10 sessions overall.’

‘Diggs still has three years remaining on his contract with the Bills. The move will add just over $3.9 million to the Bills’ salary cap charges in 2022 and 2023. The wide receiver was scheduled to make $12,708,333 base salary in 2021.’

‘Ferguson’s salary cap number for this season is scheduled to be $1.14 million, good for seventh-highest amongst all NFL long snappers. Terms of the new deal were not disclosed, and it’s unknown if that number will change under the extension.’

‘According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to a $208.2 million salary cap ceiling for 2022, which is a $25.7 million jump from this year’s $182.5 million cap.’