‘Sean McDermott announced on Tuesday that defensive tackle Star Lotulelei and right tackle Spencer Brown have been activated off the Reserve/Covid list. Veteran guard Jon Feliciano remains on injured reserve but was able to practice on Tuesday, which is good news as the Bills hope to get him back ahead of the Patriots game.’
BillsBeat - December 1, 2021
Bills’ Jordan Poyer having All Pro-caliber season; opens up on battle with alcoholism
‘Poyer released a mini documentary this week on The Players’ Tribune where he went further into the details of his battle, how it affected his family and how he’s felt about all the support he’s received since he’s started to tell his story.’
Fromm Buffalo with love: Giants sign Buffalo Bills QB off practice squad
‘Fromm’s rookie year saw him serve as Buffalo’s emergency Covid quarterback. That means the rookie was kept away from the rest of the team’s QB room so few media members saw Fromm practice much in his first season. This year, Fromm was competing to be Buffalo’s No. 3 quarterback. Buffalo had signed Mitch Trubisky in free agency to serve as Josh Allen’s backup so Fromm was competing with Davis Webb for the No. 3 job. Neither did enough to warrant a spot on the 53-man roster and both were signed to the team’s practice squad shortly after roster cuts.’
Following Tre White injury, Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl hopes are ‘slipping away’ (Post-Week 12 power rankings)
‘The turnovers continue to mount. New England continues to mount. Buffalo will now have to mount up without Pro Bowl CB Tre’Davious White. Feels like those Super Bowl hopes are slipping away.’
Daniel Jones apparently got injured against the Eagles and is out for Dolphins game — and so the Giants signed a QB from the Bills
‘If Jones is out and Glennon starts, Fromm would then step in as the No. 2 quarterback. He was a fifth-round pick of the Bills out of Georgia in April, but was cut after training camp and an offseason of controversy. Fromm publicly apologized after screenshots emerged of a text conversation in which he said only “elite white people” should be able to purchase guns.’
NY Giants' Daniel Jones dealing with neck issue, status uncertain for Sunday vs. Dolphins
‘NFL Network was first to report the situation with Jones and the Giants’ agreement to bring Fromm aboard. Veteran Mike Glennon would start against the Dolphins if Jones is unable to play and Fromm would be in the mix to serve as his backup with Brian Lewerke, who has spent this season on the Giants’ practice squad.’
Rachel Bush shares sweet video tribute to Bills safety Jordan Poyer
‘“When you already know the pick is coming😉 so you have plans 😂😎🏈Just a little reminder/pep talk at the end- reminding you, you the best to do it boo! 🤩😤 love you!” Bush wrote in the caption of her post.’
Bills Return Starters At Practice In Preparing To Host Pats
‘The potential return of three key starters helps in part to offset the loss of starting cornerback Tre’Davious White, who will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee against New Orleans.’
Relieved Buffalo Bills remove linemen Star Lotulelei, Spencer Brown from COVID-19 list
‘Lotulelei was placed on the COVID-19 list the day of the Bills’ Week 10 game against the New York Jets. He has missed the last three games after opting out last season due to COVID-19 concerns and was a key missing component to the Bills’ run defense. He has two sacks this season.’
Jake Fromm Reportedly Finds a New Home With Giants
‘Fromm dominated throughout his college career, leading Georgia to two consecutive SEC title games. But during his rookie season in Buffalo, he served as the team’s quarantine quarterback, effectively being isolated from the rest of the squad during the global pandemic in case there was a COVID-19 outbreak in the quarterback room.’
Lotulelei, Brown off Covid list; Feliciano back at practice
‘Feliciano was placed on Injured Reserve with a calf injury back on November 6 and has missed the last four games.’
Spencer Brown and Star Lotulelei come off Reserve/COVID-19 list, Feliciano returns to practice
‘Getting both Brown and Lotulelei potentially back for next Monday’s game is big. Brown has started in four of the seven games he’s played in and has shown his ability to protect QB Josh Allen. Lotulelei, meanwhile, has been a big factor in the Bills ability to stop the run and is a much needed boost for a defense that is going through some changes with the loss of CB Tre’Davious White.’
Report: New York Giants to sign Buffalo Bills QB Jake Fromm
‘Fromm was drafted by the Bills in the fifth round, 167th overall, in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has not played in a regular season NFL game since being drafted and he has been on the team’s practice squad this season.’
Steve-O: ‘Bills fans are something special’
‘“I gotta say that having flown to Buffalo yesterday, I have never seen one airplane filled with more NFL merchandise,” he said. “I just thought to myself, wow, Bills fans are something special. They really care. Everybody’s wearing a Bills mask, Bills everything. It’s great, man.”’
Spencer Brown off COVID list; other Bills injury news
‘OL Jon Feliciano returned to practice following a four-week absence since hurting his calf. Defensive linemen Spencer Brown and Star Lotulelei were both taken off the COVID/reserve list and will be back with the team. OL Tommy Doyle was placed on it. Elsewhere, CB Tre’Davious White went on the injured reserve after tearing his ACL in last Thursday’s win over the Saints. He’ll miss the rest of the season.’
Sean McDermott announced these updates on Jon Feliciano, Spencer Brown and Star Lotulelei
‘McDermott also announced Spencer Brown and Star Lotulelei are off the reserve/COVID-19 list and returned to practice. Brown missed the past two games while on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Lotulelei missed the previous three games.’
Bills place CB Tre'Davious White on injured reserve; Tommy Doyle goes on reserve/COVID-19 list
‘Also, offensive lineman Tommy Doyle was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.’
Bills gain some ground in Week 13 NFL power rankings
‘The Bills went to New Orleans on Thanksgiving night and overwhelmed an injury-decimated Saints team, an important bounce-back win for a team on the edge of crisis after a blowout loss to the Colts four days earlier. The news wasn’t all good, however: one-time All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White went down with a non-contact left knee injury later diagnosed as a season-ending ACL tear. This Bills season will be defined, in part, by how Sean McDermott can pivot and adapt without his most important player on defense. You can imagine Bill Belichick is already scheming ways to attack the White-free Buffalo D with a huge divisional showdown up next.’
BillsBeat - November 30, 2021
Bills roundtable: White's injury, biggest concern, surprise contributor, Allen passing record
‘I’m not sure how many people considered the Bills the favorite in the AFC after the loss to Indianapolis, but they’re definitely not the favorite without White.’
Bills sign cornerback Tim Harris to practice squad, release West Seneca's Evin Ksiezarczyk
‘Harris, 26, most recently was on the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad. He also played one game for the Browns. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder spent a week on the Bills’ roster in August before being released. Last year, he saw action in two games for the San Francisco 49ers. Harris was originally a sixth-round draft pick of the 49ers in 2019. He spent his rookie season on injured reserve.’
Rep. Brian Higgins casts doubt on downtown stadium
‘”Once you get into it, you know, people begin to say: ‘Well, wait a minute, what about my tradition of tailgating?’ ” Higgins, a Buffalo Democrat, said. “I’m not a tailgater, but it’s a thing.” Downtown bar owners may be pushing for a downtown stadium to boost their business, “but is that the experience that people want?” the congressman added.’
Erik Brady: Pete Metzelaars, best tight end in Bills history, is a big fan of Dawson Knox
‘Metzelaars played 16 seasons in the NFL, 10 of them with the Bills. He was named to the Bills’ 50th-anniversary team, and no one since has surpassed him. “I’m thrilled to be thought of that way,” he said. “But if Dawson keeps rolling, he may bypass me. As of right now, I guess I’ve still got the title.”’
Patriots’ Mac Jones aware of Bills Mafia: I’ve seen a lot of crazy videos
‘“I know they’re a great fan base,” Jones told the hosts. “They have a lot of passion. They bring a lot of energy to the games and even before the games. I’ve seen a lot of crazy videos and stuff.”’
Next up for the Patriots may be their sternest test so far: the Bills in Buffalo
‘The Bills opened as 3-point favorites, per BetOnline, but there are plenty of reasons for the Patriots to be confident. They head into Buffalo as the hottest team in the NFL.’
Bill Belichick showers Bills quarterback Josh Allen with praise
‘“He’s a smart player, he’s tough, he’s physical. He’s got a great arm. Hard to tackle. Make all the throws,” Belichick told WEEI. “He’s got good leadership, and toughness out there. He’s one of the top quarterbacks in the league.”’
Opinion: How is freakin' New England in first place in AFC East?
‘After a massive spending spree on skill position players and deciding to give the starting quarterback job to rookie Mac Jones, the answer is they’re getting enough to make it work. I’ve watched Jones play a few times this season and he doesn’t wow you but he runs their offense efficiently. He is most definitely a manage the game quarterback but sometimes that’s even too much for a rookie.’
National Bobblehead Museum releases Stefon Diggs bobblehead figurine on Diggs' birthday
‘It has released a unique bobblehead of Diggs riding a blue buffalo and is only making 2,021 of them, each individually numbered.’
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on Bills Mafia: 'They definitely don't like me'
‘When asked about quarterback Josh Allen the Patriots head coach said “He’s a smart player. He’s tough. He’s physical. He’s got a great arm. Hard to tackle. Can make all the throws. He’s got good leadership and toughness out there. He’s one of the top quarterbacks in the league.”‘
Erie County moves Bills stadium hearings to virtual setting, here's how you can sign up to participate
‘The hearings were originally scheduled to take place at each of Erie Community College’s three campuses. However, Erie County recently entered into a four-phase approach to curb COVID-19 spread as cases have continued to rise. A mask mandate is in effect for all public indoor spaces.’
Public hearings on Bills stadium changed to Zoom
‘The hearings will take place next Monday through Wednesday at 6 p.m. each day. You can register to speak at the links below. News 4 is planning to live stream the hearings on WIVB.com.’
County's Public Meetings on Buffalo Bills Stadium Switched to Virtual
‘The change was made by Legislature Chair April N.M. Baskin due to rising rates of COVID-19 in Western New York.’
Bills sign cornerback Tim Harris to the practice squad
‘The cornerback was a part of the Buffalo Bills roster in August for a week before being waived. He also played for the 49ers in 2020 and saw action in two games.’
Where the Bills stand in the 2021 AFC playoff race | Week 13
‘The Ravens winning percentage is what currently has them ahead of the streaking New England Patriots, winners of six straight and now 8-4 on the season. The Patriots hold the second seed via head-to-head tiebreaker over Tennessee, who now sit in the third spot.’
BillsBeat - November 29, 2021
Bills' Harrison Phillips says he'll 'work through' playing with torn knee ligament
‘Phillips, who has started the last three games in place of Star Lotulelei, who remains out on the reserve/Covid-19 list, played his best ball of the season in the Bills’ 31-6 victory against the New Orleans Saints on Thanksgiving in the Superdome, according to the analytics website Pro Football Focus.’
With time ticking on Bills stadium talks, what leverage does each side have?
‘But the sticking points are complicated. Among the biggest: Where will the stadium be built – across the street from Highmark in Orchard Park, or on the outskirts of downtown Buffalo? In the public-private partnership that will fund the stadium, how much will the Bills – and perhaps the NFL – be expected to contribute? And how ironclad will this deal be? If Bills management wanted to break the lease and move the team, how easily could it do it?’
Jim Kubiak: How Bills' run game helped Allen, plus breaking down crazy whip route to Diggs
‘Great receivers love to have the freedom to set up defenders. Here, Daboll anticipated man-to-man coverage and gave Diggs the time and freedom to create separation from his defender Marshon Lattimore.’
Stefon Diggs' riding buffalo bobblehead goes on sale Monday
‘Diggs is the latest edition to the Riding Bobblehead Series, manufactured by FOCO, and his bobblehead will be released Monday to coincide with his 28th birthday.’
Matt Breida brings speed to Bills offense, and that was on display in New Orleans
‘“Yeah, a little bit,” Breida said. “I told him don’t worry about it, your time is gonna come again. We’ll come back to you. Especially with the NFL, there’s so many injuries that happen, you never wish for them, but they happen. Isaiah is a great player, so we’ll come back to him. And like I said, you just have to be ready and know your role on the team.”’
BillsBeat - November 28, 2021
'He will be back better than ever': Agency posts statement of support for Bills CB Tre'Davious White
‘“We are grateful for the overwhelming amount of support and well wishes Tre’Davious had received from teammates, players and executives from other teams around the league,” the agency said. “This tells you the level of respect he has earned as a class act both on and off the field.’
'Dawson's the guy': How Bills tight end Dawson Knox finds purpose through helping kids
‘It’s also good news for P.U.N.T. In October, Knox announced a season-long initiative, Knox Sox, in which he’ll donate $1,000 for every touchdown and $100 for every catch. He’s coupling that money along with proceeds from Bills-themed socks that fans can buy, all of it going toward custom non-slip socks for pediatric cancer patients.’