‘Webb City High School (’16) alum Zach Davidson has signed with the Buffalo Bills practice squad, the team announces Wednesday.’
BillsBeat - August 29, 2024
Bills sign 16 players to 2024 practice squad
‘Buffalo has finalized their practice squad for the start of the 2024 season.’
Top 4 things to know from Bills GM Brandon Beane's post-53-man roster announcement press conference
‘Beane said their first interaction with Andreessen was when they hosted him for their local day and every time after that, he kept doing things the right way. “Every step of the way, (he) checked the box,” Beane said. “(He) kept himself in play, never worried about whether he got five reps in practice or 15.”‘
LB Joe Andreessen reacts to making Bills' roster, new QB Mike White recalls rib fracture from facing Buffalo
‘”Grateful. That’s probably the best word to use, grateful, just to have the trust of the coaches,” he said.’
Bills QB Josh Allen reacts to being named NFL's 'biggest trash-talking' QB by his peers
‘”He’s going to run you over and talk trash after he runs you over,” one NFC East player said.’
BillsBeat - August 28, 2024
Bills cutdown day: Lancaster's Joe Andreessen makes roster; Shavers, Gore Jr. among cuts
‘The Bills also released wide receivers Andy Isabella and Xavier Johnson, as well as rookie defensive tackle Branson Deen and defensive end Kingsley Jonathan and Kameron Cline, making room for rookie Javon Solomon, a fifth-round draft pick who had a solid preseason.’
Ryan O'Halloran: 10 thoughts on the Buffalo Bills' initial 53-man roster
‘Looking at the receiver depth chart remains jarring all these months later. Only Khalil Shakir was a receiver for the Bills last year. That’s it. Samuel (Washington), Valdes-Scantling (Kansas City), Mack Hollins (Atlanta) and Keon Coleman (Florida State) were acquired during the offseason. You don’t see that kind of positional turnover that often. The Bills must replace 82.1% of their 2023 receiver catches.’
Buffalo Bills trade with Jets for DB/returner Brandon Codrington
‘The Bills are receiving defensive back/returner Brandon Codrington from the New York Jets. The teams are also swapping late-round 2026 pics: the Bills will receive a seventh-round pick and the Jets will receive a sixth-round pick.’
My View: Fond memories of the Bills' current stadium
‘During my time as a full season ticket holder (1988-2014), Rich Stadium was among the largest in the NFL. Now it’s dwarfed by the Bills’ future home.’
Bills 53-man roster has these surprise cuts and needs but is still best in AFC East
‘In fact, it’s probably not as top-to-bottom talented as any of the division-winning teams since 2020, but that does not mean the initial 53-man iteration that the club announced Tuesday − which will almost certainly be altered in the coming days − can’t win double-digit games and make it five straight AFC East crowns.’
Buffalo native makes Bills roster, despite being an undrafted free-agent rookie
‘Andreessen grew up in the Buffalo suburb of Depew, played at Lancaster High School where he led his team to two Section VI championships and an appearance in one New York State championship game.’
Buffalo Bills make surprising move, cut second quarterback in three days
‘Of course, this could mean that Trubisky’s injury is not serious and he’ll be ready to go for the regular season, if not at some point during the next two weeks of practice.’
Bills cut Olympic wrestling gold medalist as they trim roster to 53: What to know
‘This, of course, is not a surprise, but also does not necessarily mean his pursuit of a new career is over. The Bills could bring him back to the practice squad as a developmental player, or he could land on another team.’
Bills trade with the Jets to get speedy kick returner: What to know
‘With the Jets, he had a 63-yard kickoff return against the Panthers and totaled six punt returns for 89 yards, meaning he was more productive than anyone the Bills tried on returns.’
Buffalo Bills sign quarterback who recently lost backup job with AFC East rival
‘However, in signing journeyman Mike White Tuesday night with the intention of placing him on the practice squad, that might be an indication that Trubisky isn’t going to be available when the season begins Sept. 8 against Arizona and White would be elevated to serve as Josh Allen’s No. 2.’