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‘Kirksey had spent the past two seasons in Houston, even serving as a defensive captain last season. In his two years, Kirksey played 30 games, starting 29 of them with 217 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, three sacks, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions.’

‘According to the NFL’s waiver wire, the Bills lost safety Zayne Anderson to the Green Bay Packers, while also losing both offensive lineman Nick Broeker and cornerback Alex Austin to the Houston Texans.’

‘“It was very tough, we debated round and round, but ultimately it’s a long season and we want Von for the stretch run.”’

‘McGovern was injured last week during practice and did not suit up for the team’s preseason finale against the Chicago Bears. Shakir missed the final two preseason games, while Bernard has not fully practiced since injuring his hamstring back on Aug. 10, the final day of training camp at St. John Fisher University.’

‘The team announced a total of 27 cuts with some of the notable releases including linebacker A.J. Klein, long snapper Reid Ferguson, wide receiver Andy Isabella and offensive lineman David Quessenberry.’

‘The 34-year-old has been working off to the side at practices in Orchard Park, even getting to a point where’s been wearing padded pants during his sessions. However, it wasn’t enough to allow him to be ready for the Week 1 opener against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 11.’

‘Basham got caught up in a roster logjam at the pass rush position along with the likes of 2020 second-round pick A.J. Epenesa, 2021 first-round pick Greg Rousseau, veterans Shaq Lawson, Von Miller and Leonard Floyd, and players who stood out in training camp and the preseason like Kingsley Jonathan and Kameron Cline.’

‘The Bills announced on Sunday the release of defensive tackle Cortez Broughton, wide receivers Isaiah Coulter and Dezmon Patmon, safety Jared Mayden, tackle Garrett McGhin, tight end Jace Sternberger, and linebacker DaShaun White.’

‘Josh Allen and the starters started the game playing one series ending in a touchdown. Allen went 5/7 for 49 yards ending the drive with a Damien Harris touchdown. Kyle Allen played the rest of the game finishing 18-34, 162 yards a touchdown, plus an interception. Darrynton Evans lead the Bills in rushing with nine carries for 65 yards and a touchdown.’

‘”I applaud the guys that came in here with the right mindset, they were ready to play and had the right amount of energy going into the game and they sustained it throughout the game which is good to see.”‘

‘”I think just in terms of energy and juice in this game compared to last game guys were ready to go, you can notice the difference. But it starts off with our defense getting a three-and-out, us on third and short, the first third down we get we convert. I think those are two of the most important plays of the game.”‘

‘For whatever reason, the QB-to-Gabe Davis connection wasn’t working so well. Out of four targets there was only one completion. The others were a drop, a pass breakup, and a horrible decision to throw that became an interception.’

‘If guys are out there with the first team, it’s an indication they are either starters or at least high on the depth chart. If they are playing deep into the fourth quarter, chances are they are either going to be released or, at best, fighting for a spot.’

‘Rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid was on the receiving end of two touchdown passes from Josh Allen. QB1 got the ball into the end zone many times with good touchdown tosses to Gabe Davis and Dawson Knox.’

‘”I feel like it’s just what’s best for the team right now,” said McDermott on Thursday in Orchard Park. “Every preseason is a little bit different based on where guys are and where the team is.”‘