‘Sources told ESPN that the Los Angeles Chargers were the other team pursuing the 31-year-old runner, but McCoy chose the Chiefs, perhaps because of his familiarity with Head Coach Andy Reid. McCoy played under Reid for the first four seasons of his career in Philadelphia, where he rushed for 3,866 yards from 2009 to 2012, the second-most rushing yards under Reid, behind only Brian Westbrook.’
Archives for September 2, 2019
Bills place Jason Croom on IR, re-sign Kurt Coleman
‘Croom has been sidelined with a hamstring injury he suffered during the Spring. He saw some action during Training Camp before re-injuring the same hamstring. He was able to play n the team’s final preseason game where he made one catch for 26 yards.’
Bills bring back seven players for practice squad
‘The Bills intend to solidify four more players to their practice squad by Monday evening.’
Former Bills running back LeSean McCoy reportedly joining Kansas City Chiefs; former coach
‘In four seasons with the Bills, McCoy played 57 games with a combined 5,148 rushing and receiving yards, and 30 touchdowns (25 rushing, five receiving).’
Bills GM Brandon Beane Discusses Roster Cuts, Practice Squad
‘“I think Isaiah came in last year and brought some juice to our offense,” said Beane. “Some explosive plays, whether it was the jet sweeps and, he’s a vertical threat but also an underneath threat. Thought he showed that he could run this offense and fit in that in that mold again. He made some plays. The preseason is hard because these guys are mixed in with different quarterbacks and different groups. But I thought in his opportunities, he did a nice job of showing he had that explosive element and could be, you’re always looking for those mismatches.”’
Preseason All-Stars
‘As the preseason comes to a close and as the regular season approaches, the Buffalo Kickoff LIVE crew picked one player that stood out throughout the summer as their “Preseason All-Star.”’
Report: Tyree Jackson to workout for Lions on Monday
‘Throughout the preseason Jackson, who is grew up Norton Shores, Michigan, struggled. In the fourth and final preseason game, he completed 22-of-33 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown.’
Bills return seven players to practice squad
‘“You’re crossing your fingers that you can you have your wish list of every guy that you want back but rarely do you get them all back,” said general manager Brandon Beane. “We were fortunate to get these guys.”’
LeSean McCoy signs with Kansas City
‘The veteran running back signed a one year, $4 million deal with $3 million guaranteed.’
Quick Hits: When can the Bills expect to see tight end Tyler Kroft on the field?
‘“He won’t have that continuity with Josh Allen and the first team, so that’s going to take some time. It may be learned that he’s cleared to practice and ready to go here, but maybe the coaches don’t have him up to speed yet,” Beane said.’
Bills begin to assemble practice squad, Christian Wade holds 11th exempt spot
‘Receiver Duke Williams was part of the 10-player practice squad as was DE Eddie Yarbrough, who had been on the active roster over each of the past two seasons.’
Bills re-sign Kurt Coleman; Jason Croom placed on injured reserve
‘Croom’s spring and summer had been marred by a severe hamstring injury. Originally sustained in the spring during the first week of OTAs, the tight end wasn’t fit to return to action until training camp. Unfortunately, Croom re-injured the same hamstring the first day of camp and did not return to the practice field until the late stages of the preseason.’
Bills Today: Buffalo’s three players claimed ranks among the most in the NFL
‘“I was crossing my fingers with all these guys,” general manager Brandon Beane said. “You’re crossing your fingers that you can get every guy that you want back but rarely do you get all back. We’re fortunate to get these guys.”’