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‘The Buffalo Bills say they are continuing to follow New York State guidelines in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.’

‘Earlier last week, the NFL was exploring the possibility of allowing fans into the Orchard Park stadium this season and sent a survey to some Bills season ticket holders asking them a wide-range of questions, topics which include: communication from the team, the direction the team is heading on the field, and fans’ comfort level with watching the game from inside the stadium this season.’

‘”And, as a note on professional sporting events, under current NYS guidelines no fans are allowed in Buffalo Bills games. If new cases and positivity rates continue to increase, it is extremely unlikely that NYS will allow fans into games.”‘

‘”And if, by chance, they make a decision like some communities are, well, we won’t allow fans for September, but we’ll consider it for October, then we’ll be revisiting this on a monthly basis.”‘

‘From New Era to just “Bills Stadium”‘

‘Portnoy responded 2 On Your Side’s story on Twitter by saying, “And by very serious I mean very very serious.”‘

‘The reason? If there are no fans allowed in the stadium, the Erie County Department of Health will not permit any tailgate activities.’

‘The survey was sent to some Buffalo Bills season ticket holders Monday morning asking them a wide-range of questions, topics which include: communication from the team, the direction the team is heading on the field, and fans’ comfort level with watching the game from inside the stadium this season.’

‘“To be out there and just to fly around and actually hit each other, I mean that’s the game that we play,” said Edmunds. “You know it’s going to take some getting use because it’s really just been awhile since we been out there competing with one another.”’

‘”It’s a classic training camp matchup,” Bills special teams coordinator Heath Farwell said. “You have a veteran kicker that’s proved him, that’s made some big huge kicks in the playoffs and throughout the regular season of his career. Then you have this young kid that’s hungry, competitive, and that’s trying to take his job.”‘

‘The team and Dawkins have reached an agreement on a four-year deal that keeps Dawkins in Buffalo through the 2024 season.’

‘“I’m very grateful for the help I’ve gotten. It hasn’t been an easy lift, but there’s more work ahead. Our goal is to bring a championship to this city and our fans.”’

‘McDermott is the third Buffalo Bills coach to earn a playoff spot in his first season.’

‘Oliver was arrested 8 days before George Floyd’s murder, and he said after watching everything unfold following Floyd’s death, was something that changed his perspective on the situation.’

‘He took to social media Thursday morning after fans shared their thoughts and opinions on the possibility of White opting out, saying: “You guys are selfish for thinking that football is bigger than life.”’