‘His defensive backs coach then was John Butler, who obviously didn’t value Elam. Now, Butler’s gone and Elam’s back.’
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‘Allen’s left tackle, Dion Dawkins, also made his debut on the Top 100 at No. 96.’
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‘”Very impressed. Even if you go back to his rookie season, he’s so consistent and even when he wasn’t playing with his approach,” McDermott said. “One of the first players in the building, one of the last to leave. Knows what we’re doing offensively, systematically. When you look up consistent in the dictionary like his face shows up in my mind because he’s so consistent, and at a young age. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for that.”‘
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Cam Lewis is now an elder statesman in the Bills' secondary, willing to do whatever: 'He's a dog'
‘“I won’t want put a label on it, either,” Lewis said when asked how he defines his role. “Whatever they need me to play, that’s what I’m going to play to help the team win. We’re just trying to win games.”’
Bills camp observations: Reserve lineman Alec Anderson taken to hospital after practice
‘Anderson participated in the workout, which included 70 plays of 11-on-11 in full pads, but was surrounded by trainers, teammates and McDermott during post-practice stretching.’
This Bills WR may be a longshot to make the roster, but don't count him out just yet
‘The 24-year-old who was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and spent the entire season on the practice squad, is considered a longshot to make the final 53-man team because ahead of him there’s Curtis Samuel, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Mack Hollins who appear to be locks, plus veterans Marques Valdes-Scantling and Chase Claypool.’
Offensive lineman taken by ambulance from Buffalo Bills training camp
‘The temperature was in the mid-80s and this might have been the most humid day at camp since the Bills arrived last Wednesday, so the heat index was brutal. And while it was slightly overcast early, the sun was out in full force for the final five practice periods.’
Bills sign Kareem Jackson, who was suspended twice and fined four times last year
‘Jackson was released on Christmas Day last year by the Denver Broncos following his second suspension of the season. Houston signed him up for the final two games and the playoffs.’
Aquinas grad key to bringing training camp to Fisher is back in big role for Bills
‘Having graduated from Aquinas High School and SUNY Brockport, then working 10 years for a Rochester-based marketing and consulting firm, the native of Walworth had just been hired by the Buffalo Bills for the newly created position of senior manager of Rochester operations.’
Cole Bishop leaves Bills practice as safety depth takes another hit
‘Bishop received first-team reps in practice with safety Mike Edwards rehabbing his way back from a hamstring injury. On Tuesday, Bills coach Sean McDermott said the veteran could miss a few weeks.’
Bills OL Alec Anderson taken to local hospital for heat-related issues
‘Anderson, 24, was dealing with a heat-related illness on the sixth day of Buffalo Bills training camp, the team said. Buffalo’s practice lasted just over two hours on Tuesday with temperatures in the 80s.’
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‘With Edwards out of action for the foreseeable future, the Bills added a veteran safety to their roster on Tuesday. The team announced in a press release that they signed Kareem Jackson to a one-year deal. To make room for Jackson, the Bills released linebacker Shayne Simon.’
Miller comes alive, Bishop sustains apparent injury, Anderson taken to local hospital on Day 6 of Bills camp
‘Rookie safety Cole Bishop exited the practice field near the end of the session and did not return to action. He was later seen by News 4’s Josh Reed walking throughout the facility with his arm heavily wrapped.’
Training Camp Takeaways: Bills add veteran Kareem Jackson to bolster ailing safety spot
‘Edwards had been in a three-way battle with rookie Cole Bishop and Damar Hamlin for Buffalo’s second starting safety spot. Edwards, brought in from Kansas City, missed all of minicamp due to shoulder surgery and was walking gingerly during practice Monday, after coach Sean McDermott labeled him week-to-week.’
Buffalo Bills bring in veteran defensive back from Alabama
‘Jackson entered the NFL in 2010 as a first-round draft pick fromAlabama’s undefeated 2009 BCS national-championship team. He spent his first nine NFL seasons as a cornerback for the Houston Texans. After signing as a free agent with the Denver Broncos for the 2019 season, Jackson transitioned to safety.’