‘The NFL Draft has continued to grow as a spectacle since it moved away from New York City in 2015. The most recent edition in downtown Detroit set a new attendance record with over 775,000 attendees across three days, according to city officials.’
BillsBeat - August 16, 2024
NFL Draft host speculation confirmed by Bills source
‘The Bills confirmed the details in the BN’s article, where Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli said the team submitted an official request of interest to host the draft in 2028 or 2029.’
Is an NFL Draft in Orchard Park possible?
‘“Fabulous way for us to showcase what we have with the new facility,” he said. “That would be an unbelievable shot in the arm for all of Western New York, not just Orchard Park, but all of Western New York.”’
‘Breaks my heart’: Bills react to Matt Milano’s injury
‘“Well, that kind of just hit me a little different,” said Dawkins. “I’m just going to go check on my teammate. I don’t have any thoughts yet. That sucks. I can’t wait to get in there so I can call him.”’
Bills and Steelers hold friendly joint practice ahead of preseason matchup
‘”It was fun,” offensive tackle Dion Dawkins said. “I ain’t think I would enjoy it as much as I did, but practicing against Ed (Oliver) and Greg Rousseau every day, that gets, like, sheesh!”‘
Bills linebacker Matt Milano is ‘out indefinitely’ with bicep tear
‘Last season was also cut short for Milano because of an injury. He suffered a fractured leg during their week five game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Buffalo Bills release wide receiver Chase Claypool
‘In four seasons in the NFL, Claypool has played for four teams, not including this latest offseason run with the Buffalo Bills. He’s hauled in 175 catches for over 2,000 yards, but hasn’t been able to stay healthy – or stick with a team – since his first two NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, 9 of Claypool’s 13 career touchdowns were in his rookie season.’
Bills announce LB Matt Milano suffered bicep injury, "too early" to tell if he can return during 2024 season
‘Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano will be out for an extended period of time with a bicep injury suffered in practice earlier this week. Bills head coach Sean McDermott said it’s “too early at this point” to know if Milano will be able to return during the 2024 season.’
Bills practice notes Aug. 15 | Why LB Dorian Williams is ready for the opportunity, players share the benefits of a joint practice
‘Linebacker Dorian Williams will be one of the players tasked with stepping in for Milano. Williams played in 17 games and made two starts last year during his rookie season. The LB was drafted by the Bills in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.’
BillsBeat - August 15, 2024
Rookie Javon Solomon adds physical edge to Bills defense
‘“He’s a physical player. I think the biggest thing with ‘Solly’ is adjusting one’s game at the defensive end position to the NFL takes some time,” McDermott said. “When you’re coming from a program, that’s a good program, and they’ve had success, the level of talent he’s facing at this level is different, and so learning the game and learning how to adjust one’s game and the techniques that come with it takes some time.”‘
How did Bills rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter fare in his debut? Here's the breakdown
‘Against Chicago, Carter played 24 snaps at left defensive tackle and 10 at right defensive tackle including his last nine plays. The official statistics credited him with two tackles. The results were ho-hum – the Bills emphasized a simple game plan with few “games” on the line, such as twists and pressures, leaving Carter in 1-on-1 situations.’
Buffalo linebacker Andreesen trying to prove himself
‘“I’d say it’s a lot different, you know, high school football to this,” Andreesen said, comparing Saturday to his Section 6 championships. “High school you’re kind of playing, this is more like my livelihood I’m playing for if that makes sense. High school is more fun and enjoyable. So, yeah, more on the line here, I’d say definitely. But in a way, still a great experience, both of them, and a little bit more fancier, obviously, than I had in high school.”’
Buffalo Bills worked out former No. 5 overall pick in NFL Draft
‘On Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills tried out Davis, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Davis, 29, applied for reinstatement to the league in March after stepping away from the game in August 2023.’
Assessing Bills 2024 NFL Draft class through Week 1 of preseason
‘It’s challenging to think of training camp and not realize the impact Coleman has already made on the Bills’ new-look offense. Almost every day, the second-round selection makes a highlight reel catch, showing off the freak athleticism and why Buffalo drafted him. Coleman has showcased the ability to win contested catch situations all over the field, bringing in many receptions from quarterback Josh Allen throughout practices.’
Bills show value in development by turning practice squad players into key contributors
‘“I think we’ve done a really good job of developing players,” McDermott said. “That’s what you look forward to every day coming in with this young team, to help them develop and bring them along. The practice squad players that have come on and done some good things. They’ve been on the varsity, on the active roster, so that’s a critical part. … The practice squad and the complexion of the practice squad has changed from what it used to be.”’