‘Given that Buffalo’s defensive line has been dinged up all year, getting an experienced guy up front like Lawson is not a bad thing at all.’
BillsBeat - November 26, 2025
Bills sign WR Brandin Cooks
‘Cooks, 32, was previously with the New Orleans Saints for a second stint with the organization. Both parties agreed to part ways and Cooks other stops include the Rams, Patriots, Cowboys and Texans. Cooks started his career as a first round pick in 2016 by the Saints.’
Bills bring back Shaq Lawson on practice squad
‘Over six total years spent with the Bills, the 31-year-old has appeared in 81 games, earning 24 starts and putting up 152 total tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 54 quarterback hits, 21 sacks, 11 passes defended and six forced fumbles.’
Another Cook in the kitchen: Buffalo Bills sign WR Brandin Cooks to active roster
‘Cooks, who spent the early part of this season with the New Orleans Saints, was waived by the team last week after requesting his release. Before that he spent time with the Dallas Cowboys (2023-2024), Houston Texans (2020-2022), Los Angeles Rams (2018-2019), New England Patriots (2017), New Orleans Saints (2014-2016, 2025).’
Today in Bills stadium history: Nov. 26
‘1978 — Bills 41, Giants 17 — Attendance was only 28,496 for the home finale at Rich Stadium with a chilling temperature in the low 20s as the Bills set a franchise record with 336 yards rushing in ending a four-loss skid near the end stages of a 5-11 season. No. 5 overall draft pick Terry Miller set a Bills rookie record rushing for 208 yards and two touchdowns at the zenith of what would fizzle into a busted career. Roland Hicks added 115 yards rushing with a TD, and Curtis Brown scored twice. Buffalo stampeded into the end zone four times in the last 10 minutes after falling behind 17-14. Joe Ferguson had 106 yards passing with a TD to Lou Piccone and Bob Chandler had 75 yards receiving.’
Buffalo Bills sign WR Brandin Cooks to active roster
‘Cooks, a 12-year NFL veteran, reached an agreement with the Saints to be released from the team on Nov. 22. After clearing waivers, Cooks became a free agent and was free to sign with any team. Cooks now joins the receiver room in Buffalo, marking the sixth team the former first round pick will play for.’
Bills sign DE Shaq Lawson to the practice squad
‘Released DE Andre Jones Jr. from the practice squad.’
BillsBeat - November 25, 2025
Where Curtis Samuel ranks among the Bills' 10 worst free agent signings in franchise history
‘More than halfway through a three-year contract he signed ahead of the 2024 season, Samuel is looking more and more like one of the bigger free agency busts in franchise history.’
NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' gives Buffalo Bills a chance to spotlight different organizations
‘The league-wide annual program allows players to wear custom cleats to showcase different causes, nonprofits and foundations during one game each season. In the Bills’ loss at Houston to the Texans, Bills players, coaches and front office members all participated, showing off their different passions on their feet.’
Bills look to repeat 2021 comeback as playoff push intensifies in Pittsburgh
‘Attack through the air. Opposing teams are passing on 62.5% of plays against the Steelers’ defense, the fourth-highest rate in the league. This is a pretty mediocre Steelers defense which is unusual for a Mike Tomlin team, and it’s particularly vulnerable against the pass as it ranks 31st at 258.7 yards per game.’
The Bills’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread as they face another tough road test
‘Pittsburgh plays their best football at home. They are currently 4-2 this season at Acrisure Stadium. Buffalo, like Pittsburgh, plays its best football at home. The Bills’ record on the road this season is 2-3. If the Bills make the playoffs, it will likely be as a Wild Card team so Buffalo needs to start winning on the road. Their first test will be on Sunday against Pittsburgh. With plenty riding on the game, Buffalo needs to show that they can handle the challenges that come with playing away from Highmark Stadium.’
Taylor column: Josh Allen still has plenty of love for Wyoming
‘Allen, who’s in his eighth season as the starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, didn’t shy away from the spotlight. He spent roughly 40 minutes before kickoff shaking hands, taking pictures and roaming the sidelines in front of a rowdy student section.’
Analyst reveals Bills' 'fatal flaw' after Texans mauling
‘”This also has been a problem all season, and it certainly looks like Buffalo’s fatal flaw,” Chadiha writes. “To understand how bad the Bills are at stopping the run, know that they came into Week 12 ranked 30th in the league in rushing yards allowed.’
Buffalo Bills have a problem that even Josh Allen might not be able to fix
‘”There will always be a chance with Allen, even though he hasn’t played his best in certain losses this season,” Getzenberg wrote. “But the reality is that the offense is running out of time to figure it out, and there’s no season-changing receiver walking through the door to fix some of the issues.”‘
Today in Bills stadium history: Nov. 25
‘2018 — Bills 24, Jaguars 21 — Josh Allen returned from an elbow injury that caused him to miss four games in his rookie season and began the longest active start streak among NFL quarterbacks, accounting for 259 yards and scoring two touchdowns including the winning run in the fourth quarter. This game might be most remembered for the fight between Jacksonville running back Leonard Fournette and Buffalo defensive end Shaq Lawson, who would team together for a brief time on the Bills roster five years later. Bills coach Sean McDermott got blood smeared on his sweatshirt breaking up the sideline skirmish. Fournette had 95 yards rushing and two touchdowns before his third quarter ejection. Allen had 160 yards passing with a 75-yard TD bomb to Robert Foster and 99 yards rushing with no turnovers and zero sacks taken. Jordan Poyer and Matt Milano intercepted Jaguars QB Blake Bortles and Kyle Williams had a hand in two of Buffalo’s three sacks. The Bills improved to 4-7 while the Jaguars coached by old friend Doug Marrone drooped to 3-8. Attendance at New Era Field was 57,799.’