‘Dawkins, 30, was at the Bills’ training facility Thursday, and was later listed as a nonparticipant for personal reasons. Dawkins told reporters he was in a hot tub preparing for a practice when he began to get alerts on his phone from his on-site security systems.’
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Pilot killed in plane crash near NY home owned by Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins
‘He told reporters he does not reside in the home but his partner, Daiyaana Muhammad, was checking the mail at the time, ESPN reported.’
Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams’ 1st meeting this season
‘It’s similar to what the Patriots used to do during a 19-year span in which they won 17 division titles and six Super Bowls. They essentially owned the Bills during that stretch by winning 34 of 38 meetings, including the first six following McDermott’s arrival in Buffalo in 2017.’
5-time defending AFC East champion Bills face Pats in 1st meeting of season between division rivals
‘Key matchup: Bills pass rush vs. Patriots O-line. Relying mostly on a four-man pass rush, Buffalo ranks 25th in the NFL in sacks per passing play, and faces an opponent that ranks 28th by allowing a sack for nearly every seven drop-backs. New England has allowed a combined 13 sacks in losing its past four outings.’
New York plane crash at Bills star's property leaves 1 dead, police say
‘The plane crashed between two properties and in “close proximity” to Dawkins’ house, Welch said. WKBW-TV reported it was Dawkins’ property, citing property records.’
One dead in plane crash near property owned by Bills' Dion Dawkins
‘Dawkins said that the residence is not where he lives but a property he owns in East Aurora, a suburb of Buffalo. His partner, Daiyaana Muhammad, was there checking mail. Dawkins was in the hot tub at the team facility preparing for practice when he received a phone call from security and then from Muhammad.’
Bills' Josh Allen set to pass Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh in NFL record book
‘In that game, Allen will likely pass current Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh in career passing yards. Allen needs 191 passing yards to pass Harbaugh, who threw for 26,288 yards during his 14-year career.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins Addresses Deadly Thursday Plane Crash Near His Property
‘”Tragedies happen all of the time. The biggest point about it is I hope that the pilot’s family is O.K.,” Dawkins said. “I hope that they’re doing alright, because somebody lost their life today for an accident, a mechanical thing, something. And I’m glad that my family is perfectly fine. For the family of that pilot, my prayers are out.”‘
Bills Troll Josh Allen With Funny Video After QB Named Sportsmanship Award Finalist
‘The Bills social media team is one of the most creative groups in the NFL. That continued after that news was announced as they had some of Allen’s teammates trolling him with some old highlights of the QB doing things that might hurt his chances in the sportsmanship race.’
Josh Allen Had Sweet Message About Hailee Steinfeld’s Role in His MVP-Caliber Year
‘“I’m just playing this game, the same game that I’ve been playing since I was a little kid. And that’s kind of what it comes down to,” he continued. “What I get to do is really fun, and I want to have as much fun as possible.”’
Buffalo Bills' rivals continue to prove how stupid and inept they are
‘The Patriots and Miami Dolphins are bad, but even so, they look like world beaters compared to the never ending clogged toilet known as the New York Jets.’
Dion Dawkins excused from Bills practice after plane crash near home
‘Dawkins was the only player on the team’s 53-man active roster who officially did not participate in practice. He did return to the facility later in the day and spoke with reporters.’
One dead in small plane crash in Town of Aurora near Dion Dawkins' home
‘Erie County Sheriff’s deputies, East Aurora Police, New York State police and emergency personnel responded to the area of Stewart Court near Route 20A for a small plane crash at around noon Thursday. The crash happened near a home owned by Buffalo Bills player Dion Dawkins.’
Well, well, well. How the AFC East turntables
‘So while Maye looks promising, he isn’t surrounded by much talent. That’s evident by the Patriots 3-11 record. But the Bills aren’t overlooking their opponent despite the -14.5 betting line.’
Dion Dawkins reflects following deadly plane crash near his property
‘”I was in the hot tub, getting ready for practice,” Dawkins said. “The security that’s on site alerted me, and all the cameras and all the stuff was … going bizarre. The biggest point about it is that I just hope that the pilot’s family is OK. I hope that they’re doing all right, because somebody lost their life today.”‘