‘“I’m beyond humbled that I’m able to take my experience with cardiac arrest & help to inspire this lasting change,” Hamlin posted on X on Wednesday. “This new law will help provide AEDs in schools, create emergency management plans and provide education to teach CPR.”’
BillsBeat - December 12, 2024
NFL owners approve Bills owner Terry Pegula adding limited partners
‘The Dallas-based private equity firm Arctos is believed to be the biggest investor (10% of the Bills), followed by smaller shares for New Canaan, Conn.-based Gridiron Capital, a group led by Tom Burger that includes retired athletes Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Jozy Altidore, and individual investors Rob Palumbo, Sue McCollum, Theresia Gouw, Rob Ward and Mike Joo.’
Residents ask Bills to help revitalize East Side area where team once played
‘They are asking that the Bills use funding committed annually by the team to support community initiatives to help build up Buffalo’s East Side, including the Jefferson Avenue area and the Fruit Belt, where the team played before moving to Orchard Park in 1973.’
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen was great vs. Rams, but he was fighting time – and a great game plan. Take a look
‘It would be difficult for any opponent to beat the Bills in a game in which Allen threw for three touchdowns and rushed for three touchdowns, but the Rams achieved it with long possessions and repeated scoring drives.’
Buffalo Bills owner sells portion of franchise to multiple partners: What we know
‘Ward grew up in Rochester and is a graduate of Allendale Columbia School in Pittsford. He began his business career with Montgomery Securities and then Smith Barney before co-founding a company in 1999 called Meritech where, according to its website, he helps lead the firm’s infrastructure, application software, and data and analytics investment practices.’
Bills starting CB not practicing Wednesday: Who will play if he can’t vs. Lions?
‘Douglas has started 21 games for the Bills since arriving via trade from the Green Bay Packers last season. He was ultra-productive last season, recording a team-high four interceptions and nine pass breakups. He’s been solid in 2024 but only managed three pass breakups in 13 games. He hasn’t recorded a single interception this season.’
Bills cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram eager for his shot to start if Rasul Douglas can't play vs. Lions
‘Ingram played 87 snaps over the first four games in Buffalo’s dime package while Taron Johnson recovered from a broken forearm. Since Johnson returned in Week 6, though, Ingram played 11 total defensive snaps over eight weeks.’
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
‘He’s a freak’: Lions have highest respect for Bills QB Josh Allen — but can they stop him? (Detroit News)
Niyo: What’s in a name? Lions trust they have the answers (Detroit News)
Lions defense embracing nickname given by Dan Campbell (Detroit News)
Lions get four key starters back at practice ahead of star-studded clash with Bills (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions defense embracing nickname ‘the northern savages’, courtesy of Dan Campbell (Detroit Free Press)
‘Tell those guys to be careful:’ How Detroit Lions pieced together LB corps after injuries (Detroit Free Press)
Jared Goff not focused on MVP showdown with Josh Allen, wants ‘that trophy at the end’ (Detroit Free Press)
Lions get good news on DL injuries as McNeill, Paschal, Onwuzurike return to practice (Detroit Free Press)
Lions are like a military base that welcomes hippies. Dan Campbell makes it all work (Detroit Free Press)
Cornerbacks hitting their stride at perfect time for Detroit Lions (Ann Arbor News)
‘Good is the enemy:’ Getting rushing attack back on track key focus for Lions (Ann Arbor News)
Lions relish chance to flex muscle in matchup of NFL’s top-scoring teams (Ann Arbor News)
Lions linebacker ready to step up against Bills’ high-powered offense (Ann Arbor News)
Detroit Lions get good news with everyone accounted for at practice (Ann Arbor News)
Lions revoke fan’s season tickets after heated exchange with Packers coach (Ann Arbor News)
How Dan Campbell and the Lions can make history with a victory over Bills in Week 15 (CBS Sports)
Jared Goff Refutes Narrative That He Told Dan Campbell To Go For Critical 4th Down (SI)
Lions injury updates on Alim McNeill, D.J. Reader, Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal (The Sporting News)
Aidan Hutchinson injury update: Doctor offers very optimistic outlook for Lions star (The Sporting News)
Detroit Lions-Buffalo Bills tickets are NFL’s most expensive (WJBK-TV)
Notebook: Lions could get some defenders back this week (DetroitLions.com)
Lions vs. Bills practice report: Dec. 11 (DetroitLions.com)
Week 15 opponent: What the Bills are saying (DetroitLions.com)
Bills defense out to prove against high-scoring Lions that it’s better than its dud vs. Rams
‘“I think our mindset is just going to be attack,” Johnson said after practice Wednesday. “We can’t wait to play Sunday just to prove people wrong and prove to ourselves that how we played wasn’t who we are.”’
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady join Bills’ ownership group as limited partners
‘The noncontrolling, minority interests were approved Wednesday by NFL team owners at the league’s winter meetings. This is the first time in Bills’ franchise history that minority owners have been added.’
NBA Hall of Famers Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter join Bills' ownership group
‘Jozy Altidore, the former U.S. men’s national soccer team star, is also in the group of 10.’
Bills, Dolphins, Eagles approved to add ownership investors
‘Speaking at the meetings, Bills owner and CEO Terry Pegula — in his first public comments since 2019 — said that Arctos approached the Bills about joining. Other minority owners brought in by the Bills include multiple from Western New York.’
HEARTS Act supported by Bills' Damar Hamlin unanimously passes in U.S. Senate, heads to president's desk
‘The United States Senate unanimously voted Tuesday to pass the HEARTS Act, a bill supported by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin that will provide grants to schools to support the purchase of automated external defibrillators, CPR and AED training, and the development of cardiac emergency response plans. The Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act, a bipartisan bill spearheaded by Hamlin and New York state Senator Chuck Schumer, will now only need to be signed by President Joe Biden to become law.’
Bills' Josh Allen Gave a Classy Answer When Asked About MVP Speculation
‘Asked Wednesday about what the MVP conversation means to him, Allen gave a top-notch, team-first response: “I mean the only good takeaway that I feel like [is] it means your team’s in a position to make the playoffs and give yourselves a chance to win the Super Bowl. That’s really all I care about.”‘
Cameras Caught Bills' OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight
‘Right after the punches started flying, cameras caught the “Shnowman” cheesin’ and banging the glass. Meanwhile, Aube-Kubel and Trocheck were tussling right in front of him.’