‘During his rookie season in Minnesota, Cine played in just three games before suffering a season-ending injury during a game against the New Orleans Saints in London, England. He ended up suffering a compound fracture of his lower leg while covering a punt return.’
BillsBeat - August 30, 2024
Vintage Bills gear up for sale starting Saturday
‘”We have items including from the 80s, from the 90s, every Super Bowl year, and right on up through the early 2000s and drought years,” said store representative Nick Kirby, who noted this is the fifth year the popular sale has been held.’
Reports: Bills sign former Vikings first-round safety
‘Ian Rapoport posted on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday writing “The #Bills are actually signing former #Vikings first-round safety Lewis Cine to their practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Many thought Cine would land with the #Jets. But he’s flying to Buffalo now, set to sign with the Bills PS.”‘
How much are tickets for the Bills season opener at Highmark Stadium?
‘The cheapest seats even in the 300 level are starting at almost $200. A few are available through Ticketmaster, StubHub or Vivid Seats just under than number, including fees.’
Bills sign WR Jalen Virgil to practice squad
‘Virgil, a 6-foot, 210-pound receiver, was a member of the Denver Broncos from 2022 until earlier this week during roster cutdowns. He caught one pass for 13 yards during the preseason; he caught 5 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown during the 2022 season in Denver.’
Bills sign S Lewis Cine to practice squad
‘Cine, 24, joins the Bills after getting a stint with the Vikings. The former 2022 first-round pick primarily played a role on special teams for the Vikings for the first two years of his career. Cine had a solid preseason for the Vikings, totaling 16 total tackles, one sack, one pass deflection and one interception.’
BillsBeat - August 29, 2024
Bills GM Brandon Beane on worries over kicker Tyler Bass: Relax
‘“I get the question. I do. I understand,” Beane said. “If he had a short history here, probably would have (signed someone). But if you look at his career, I know what’s fresh in everybody’s mind. I get it. We’re all human. What have you done for me lately? And the end of the season, he’d be the first to tell you, it was not the way it should go, or he wanted to go.”‘
Frank Gore Jr., who led NFL RBs in preseason rushing, among Bills practice squad players
‘Gore, the undrafted rookie and son of the retired NFL star, led the Bills in rushing in preseason with 163 yards on 33 carries, a 4.9-yard average. Gore led all NFL running backs in rushing in the exhibition season this summer.’
Why the NFL's embrace of private equity is great news for Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula
‘A team can sell up to a 10% stake, or as low as 3%, to a private equity firm. Single funds will be allowed to purchase stakes in up to six teams, limited to 10% per team, and each investment must be for at least six years. Also, no more than 20% of each fund can go to one NFL club and no individual investor can own more than 7.5% of a fund.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane excited to sign quarterback who plays with 'guns blazing'
‘“I’m excited that we were able to get Mike,” Beane said. “You never know how it’s gonna turn out, where guys are gonna land, and we recruited him hard to get him on this P-squad. Mitch is still working his way back … truly unknown yet whether Mitch will be ready to play Week 1 so it’s great we get Mike in here now, get him up to speed and we feel really good that we’ll have a good option or two to back up Josh come Week 1.”’
Buffalo Bills practice squad is complete and includes a collection of familiar faces
‘All of the players the Bills cut on Tuesday cleared waivers.’
Bills announce initial 16-man practice squad: Fan favorites returning to Buffalo
‘Buffalo’s initial squad includes 15 players who spent some time on Buffalo’s roster this summer. The lone outside signing was veteran quarterback Mike White. White could be asked to backup Josh Allen depending on the injury status of Mitch Trubisky in Week 1.’
5 things Brandon Beane addressed on 53-man roster and practice squad decisions
‘“You still gotta be smart and not lose the race before you get to the race,” Beane said. “Are we going to be a finished product next week? No. But hopefully we can hit the ground fast and have a good start and continue to get better. Very confident in our coaches and the players we have on the 53 – ready to move forward.”’
New Buffalo Bills QB said he would sign with team if they followed his one condition
‘“My one condition for signing here was I just can’t be locker mates with Matt Milano,” White said tongue-in-cheek.’
Josh Allen has hilarious reaction after Bills QB voted no. 1 most overrated QB by peers
‘“So you’re telling me, I was voted at the #1… best trash talker??? Let’s goooooo!!!”’