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‘Each NFL team is allowed 90 players on their roster. The Bills currently have 89 players. Some are very familiar to fans. Others are very new. Here’s a rundown…’.

‘While all 11 practices open to the public are free to attend, they still require a mobile ticket for entry. Tickets were made available free of charge this week via the team’s website and app.’

‘When it comes to Oliver, Phillips sees a different football player. He said, “I think Ed’s matured a lot and I think that’s what helped his game the most, I mean everybody has always known he was going to be a top guy, and now his maturity with the way he plays and the way he understands the game is what’s helped him. Talent has never been an issue.”’

‘After a number of reckless rumors spreading around the Internet on Tuesday, the Pegula family released a statement updating the health of Kim, and it was good news.’

‘McKenzie knows what has been said, but he never lets it get in the way, “I just never stop going, I look at the noise, but I don’t listen to it, so I just keep going to go about my day, whether it’s on the field or off the field, I do what I do and I may let some people know along the way and if they don’t believe me, oh well.”‘

‘Miller has many reasons that made him want to be a Bill, but he said there was one thing that really stuck out to him, “Honestly my very first conversation with coach McDermott, it was one that made me come here. I was a believer in coach McDermott, like right when I flew here. I was still on the fence about coming to Buffalo, but when I talked to coach McDermott, I just felt his authenticity, I felt that he was genuine, I felt that he was real and I felt like that was a coach that I want to play for.”’

‘There will be 11 practices at St. John Fisher this season, as well as one scrimmage at Highmark Stadium back in Orchard Park.’

‘Wide receiver Tavon Austin made a very good impression in a short amount of time since signing with the club a couple weeks ago. He, once again, moved well, ran good routes, and showed great hands, both in individual drills and connecting with the quarterbacks in the team portion of 7-on-7 and 11-on-11.’

‘Safety Jordan Poyer was not only out on the field for minicamp, but was a full participant in every aspect. Poyer took part in individual drills with his fellow defensive backs, worked in 7-on-7 passing plays against the offense, and 11-on-11 full offense versus defense.’

‘At the moment, it is unclear what “health issues” Pegula is dealing with. Neither the Bills, Sabres or the Pegula family confirmed what she is being treated for.’

‘“I want to open with a couple of words for Terry and Kim, and what they’re going through. I want to let them know that our thoughts and prayers with them,” said McDermott. “What they’ve done for me, for my family, for this team, and this city and for Western New York. It’s just being there for them, all of us collectively offering our prayers, our support, and giving them the privacy that they need I think is important during this time.”’

‘Poyer has been with the Bills since 2017, and achieved his first All-Pro honor with the team this past year. His 2021 season saw the veteran register 93 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks, and five interceptions in 16 games played.’

‘There are high expectations for Miller personally, and what he can do for the 2021 top-ranked NFL defense. This minicamp should give Miller and the coaches a lot of time on task to familiarize themselves even more with one another.’

‘“I hate to break peoples’ hearts, but I don’t believe that’s going to happen,” Wood told WKBW’s Matt Bove and myself. “I played middle-man for that negotiation. He was extremely honored that the Bills felt that way, but he has so many special relationships with so many organizations he didn’t want to slight anyone else.”’

‘Gaine was the Houston Texans general manager from 2018-19 and since 2019 has been the Bills senior personal advisor. The other promotions announced are Terrance Gray who is now Director of Player Personnel, Mike Szabo, College National Scout, Dennis Lock, Senior Director of Football Research and Matt Worswick, Director Team Administration.’