‘Heading into Tuesday’s trade deadline across the NFL, multiple reports had indicated the Bills were attempting to seek a trade to accommodate the 28-year-old. After failing to find a trade partner, the Bills formally released Edwards before the 4 p.m. EST deadline.’
BillsBeat - November 6, 2024
It's time for the Buffalo Bills to bring back safety Micah Hyde
‘Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin have done a commendable job this season, but the safety position could use a boost and another body. Hyde knows the system, has a skill set the Bills need, and hasn’t closed the door on a potential return.’
Bills open roster spots, putting DE Dawuane Smoot on IR, releasing S Mike Edwards
‘Smoot needs surgery after hurting his wrist in Sunday’s win against the Dolphins, but he is expected to return before the end of the season, coach Sean McDermott said.’
Bills release Edwards, place Smoot on IR
‘The team announced the release of veteran safety Mike Edwards prior to the 4 p.m. deadline. Edwards signed with the Bills this past offseason on a one-year deal but only played 20 snaps and made one tackle in his three game appearances this season.’
Bills release S Mike Edwards
‘Edwards signed with the Bills in the offseason on a one-year deal and had one tackle in three games played this season.’
BillsBeat - November 5, 2024
Upon Further Review: Sean McDermott shows no fear in relying on rookies
‘Whether it’s through a subtle shift in philosophy or a necessity brought on by the reality of the salary cap, the end result is the same: First-year players are contributing to the Bills’ 7-2 start. That was true against the Dolphins, starting with running back Ray Davis. The team’s fourth-round draft choice out of Kentucky, Davis rushed four times for 20 yards and added two catches for 70 yards, including a 63-yard score in the third quarter that put the Bills up 20-13 after fellow rookie Keon Coleman’s two-point conversion catch.’
Mack Hollins' playing time shoots up for Bills in Amari Cooper's absence
‘Hollins played 45 offensive snaps during the Bills’ 30-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. That was 68% of the offensive total. He responded with five catches on five targets for 30 yards and one touchdown.’
Position grades: Vanilla was flavor of day as Bobby Babich protected deep vs. Miami
‘The Bills played with two safeties deep on 41 of 59 plays – 69% of the snaps, per News charting. The light box defense didn’t work well vs. the run. Miami gained 100 yards on 16 carries vs. two-high coverage looks, an average of 6.25 yards per carry. The Bills were inviting Miami to run the ball and throw short underneath.’
Joe Brady watch: Josh Allen passed well with big personnel on field
‘Offensive coordinator Joe Brady used big personnel more than the three-receiver set in the win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Bills went with 11 personnel (three wideouts) on 29 plays. They used multiple tight ends and/or an extra offensive lineman on 30 plays. Josh Allen was 11 of 16 passing for 136 yards out of big personnel.’
Video of Bills fan told to cover his Trump shirt at Sunday's game goes viral
‘But the Town of Tonawanda resident insists he never would have worn the shirt if he had known the Bills don’t let fans wear items with political messages. “I wasn’t going there to start trouble,” he said in an interview Monday.’
Alan Pergament: Kevin Harlan shows he's 'got it' at end of Bills win; Trent Green 'was money' throughout
‘The golden throat of CBS play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan found just the right words after Tyler Bass’ record 61-yard field goal with 5 seconds left in the game gave the Bills the victory. Harlan’s enthusiasm on key plays is exceeded by few play-by-play announcers.’
Bills may be without key WR vs Colts, defensive lineman placed on IR: Injury updates
‘The Bills were already without wide receiver Amari Cooper due to a wrist injury as he was inactive for the game, and it’s unknown how serious that is, or whether he can return for the Colts game. The same held true for Christian Benford who sat out with a wrist injury.’
The Bills look to keep rolling on the road: What to know about their Week 10 matchup
‘Still, for the Colts’ offense to hum, it needs to be effective on the ground. That was certainly the case when Richardson was playing, and it remains so with Flacco under center. The Colts were not able to get Jonathan Taylor rolling against the Vikings (13 carries, 48 yards) and he’ll need to be much better against a Bills defense that plays the pass well, but is not at all strong against the run. The Bills allow the seventh-worst yards per run average (4.8) and have given up 35 runs of at least 10 yards, fifth-most in the NFL. Offensive balance will be imperative for the Colts, and Taylor is the key to that.’
Buffalo Bills pass rusher needs surgery, going on IR after wrist injury vs. Dolphins
‘After signing as a free agent in the offseason, Smoot has played in seven games (four starts) in his first season with the Bills. He played his first seven seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and quickly found an important role on Buffalo’s defense.’
Bills PFF Week 9 grades: Buffalo posts elite pass blocking grade in win over Dolphins
‘Buffalo’s offensive line did a great job of keeping Josh Allen upright on Sunday. Allen was hit three times in the win and sacked just once on his 39 pass attempts. In the past, Allen has evaded much contact using his athleticism. This season, however, the offensive line has done a fantastic job of blocking and PFF recognized the unit for their play on Sunday. Buffalo’s pass blocking received a grade of 91.8 in their overall grades for the week.’