‘Analysis: While it would be a surprise to see the Bills keep eight offensive linemen, the remainder of this group has been pretty uninspiring throughout training camp and the preseason. The Bills should probe the free-agent market for other options before Week 1. A few players, such as Richard Gouraige and Tylan Grable, are practice squad candidates.’
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New NFL free agent QB is obvious signing for Bills
‘Anthony Brown and Ben DiNucci played well against the Panthers, but if Buffalo wanted to pick up a more established backup option for Josh Allen, a division rival just let one go.’
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‘Shavers also added that he felt like he did enough over the course of the preseason to make the 53-man roster, and that the Week 3 matchup with the Panthers was his Super Bowl. “[I] came in treating it like there was a championship on the line,” Shavers said.’
‘I think I stole the show’: Dion Dawkins celebrates Buffalo Bills 2024 Fisher-Price 'Little People' set
‘“I think I look like I stole the show. I got my chops out, I got my red cleats, but I can’t compete with Josh [Allen] and [Matt] Milano,” Dawkins said. “To be a part of Fisher-Price’s Little People… Little person in a big town, I guess being a little person is a big thing.”’
Bills make first round of roster cuts and transactions
‘The team also announced a pair of roster transactions on Sunday as well. The Bills placed both safety Terrel Burgess and safety Dee Delaney on injured reserve.’
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‘”I thought both quarterbacks were impressive,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “Short run-up, practice time. I thought the coaches did a really good job of getting them functional, and I tip my cap to those guys. They went in and executed, were able to run the offense, get us into somewhat of a rhythm in multiple drives there.”‘
Bills release 7 players, place 2 safeties on IR
‘The Buffalo Bills released the following players on Sunday…’.
BillsBeat - August 25, 2024
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‘Joe Andreessen watch. One of the biggest stories of the summer has been the roster push made by Andreessen, a Lancaster High School graduate who participated in the Bills’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis before earning a contract. Andreessen started for the second straight exhibition and finished with eight tackles, tying cornerback Te’Cory Couch for the team lead.’
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‘“I (did),” he said before Thursday’s non-padded practice. “The unique part about it is, for us who have been around the league when there were four preseason games, you would usually take that fourth game and you would back your starters off and go with the other players.”’
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‘The fact he’s from Western New York certainly enhances the story, but even if he wasn’t, his stock would have went up based on how he looked against Pittsburgh’s starters. We can safely assume Matt Milano starts the season on injured reserve. Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams are the expected starters. Beyond that, there are four reserve jobs to be won – if the Bills keep six at the position. Five is also a possibility.’
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‘The Bills haven’t revealed the reasons why Pegula is seeking minority partners, or how much he hopes to raise. Forbes has valued the franchise at $3.7 billion – and that was nearly a year ago – so it’s possible that a 25% stake in the Bills could cost nearly $1 billion. That injection of cash could help the Bills handle cost overruns on the stadium. The team is responsible for $550 million of the original $1.4 billion stadium cost, and the actual cost may reach closer to $2 billion.’
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‘“Providing this technology to a fire district in our own backyard is a huge moment for us,” said O’Connor, the company’s president. “It’s great to come back and have it here now.”’
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‘For me, the big decision comes down to Andreessen and Spector and I’m going with the hometown hero. Andreessen just looks like a playmaker and he can certainly do anything Spector can, both on defense and special teams. Spector can’t stay healthy, so if the Bills can get him to the practice squad, that works for me.’
Bills wrap up preseason as bubble players make their case
‘Local product Joe Andreessen, dubbed “Buffalo Joe” by Allen and his teammates, started his second consecutive game at middle linebacker and played into the fourth quarter in his last bid to make the 53-man roster, or practice squad. He was again among the team leaders in tackles with eight total (two solo, six assists).’
4 takeaways from Bills’ 31-26 loss to Panthers: Did former UDFA WR do enough to make roster?
‘Despite having just two catches on the opening drive on four targets, Shavers’ play on tape is going to stand out as the Bills make their final roster decisions. Playing time will be hard to come by in the regular season Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, Keon Coleman and Mack Hollins are expected to be the team’s top four wide receivers, but a case could be made for Shavers to be wide receiver No. 5 over Marquez Valdes-Scantling based on his performance this summer and his ability to contribute on special teams.’