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‘But Allen’s absence gave more opportunity for his three backups to get more than their usual share of reps in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills during the lone media-open session of OTAs this week.’

‘Gray is entering his ninth season with the Bills after being hired by Beane to join his front office staff in 2017. Gray started as a college scouting director before earning promotions as the director of college scouting in 2019 and director of player personnel in 2022.’

‘Less guaranteed money ($2.5 million) with a chance to make more, up to a total of $5 million, through his own performance.’

‘After stretching and individual position warm-ups, the team went right to 7-on-7 offense against defense in goal-to-go situations. That wasn’t allowed through the first five weeks of the off-season program.’

‘“Joey Bosa will not participate today, he pulled a calf I believe it was late last week, so he’ll be out for more than likely the foreseeable spring time at least, but he should be good to go by training camp.”’

‘”Joey Bosa will not participate today, he pulled a calf. He’ll be out for, more than likely, the foreseeable spring time, at least, and then we’ll get into training camp. Should be good to go by training camp,” said McDermott on Tuesday.’

‘According to the NFL and NFLPA’s collective bargaining agreement, during Phase III, teams may conduct a total of 10 days of OTAs. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, as well as 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.’

‘The saving grace for the Bills defense was the unit’s ability to take the ball away. But that hid the fact the defense finished tied for 11th in the NFL in points given up per-game, 17th in total yards per-game, 23rd in sacks per-pass play, and 29th in both first downs given up per-game and third-down efficiency.’

‘This season of Hard Knocks will premiere on Aug. 5.’

‘”Offensive linemen don’t have awards for being great. There’s not a ‘Protector of the Year’ award,” said Dawkins back in January. “I’m knocking on so many doors now to get this award going, and I’m gonna head spirit and make sure this gets done before I’m done playing. There’s so many greats. If we have great quarterbacks, we have great running backs, we have rushing titles, we have quarterback passing titles. All those titles are reflections of the o-linemen, which are the protectors.”‘

‘Even better news: One of the many offseason moves involving the offense included the Bills extending the contract of their franchise quarterback and the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player through the 2030 season.’

‘I’ve also never been a fan of a Bills game on a holiday. Again, I have selfish reasons because it is a work day, and I like to relax on those days and watch football stress free. Thank you, NFL. The Bills will not play this season on either Thanksgiving or Christmas.’

‘That’s a much different stretch than earlier in the season, facing three teams who made the playoffs, and four with a combined record of 43-25 last season.’

‘In total, the Bills will play five prime-time games this season, with four of those games being played before their Week 7 bye. Buffalo will play under the bright lights of prime-time in Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6 and 12.’

‘Before the Bills move into their new home across the street come July 2026, the team will close Highmark Stadium with a commemorative Farewell Season logo that the will be worn as a jersey patch during a select home game to be announced later.’