‘Hodgins was a surprise but I’m told he’s out with a shoulder injury. He was dealing with it earlier in training camp when he was in the red, non-contact jersey.’
Archives for September 2020
Bills DE Darryl Johnson making the most of every opportunity heading into year two
‘“I just want to grow a lot as a player on and off the field. Coach Leslie [Frazier] always tells me we need you to stay consistent and grow every day and that’s what I try to come out and do every day and learn from the older guys. We’ve got a great coach with Coach Eric Washington, he’s awesome. I feel like he’s gonna help us all together as a group to get better and elevate our games so I’m really looking forward to what’s to come,” Johnson told News 4 on a zoom call.’
Bills sign 17 players to the practice squad
‘Keep in mind, this could change as the week goes on as certain players go through the COVID-19 protocols in order to sign with new teams.’
Bills sign back vets Andre Roberts and Dean Marlowe
‘It was an expected move as both players are veterans and did not have to clear waivers to sign back with Buffalo.’
Bills unexpectedly move rookie Isaiah Hodgins to IR, Feliciano on list too
‘In a surprising update, Buffalo sent rookie wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins to the injured reserve. The team says Hodgins is dealing with a shoulder injury. The rookie did wear a red non-contact jersey during some training camp practices back in mid August, but since then he had returned to his normal jersey.’
Bills announce their practice squad as the team heads into the regular season
‘Fan favorite and former training camp darling Duke Williams cleared waivers and was placed on the Bills PS. Williams scored the game winning touchdown last season against the Titans.’
Bills sign Dean Marlowe and Andre Roberts back to roster
‘To make room on the roster for both players, the Bills placed G Jon Feliciano and WR Isaiah Hodgins on injured reserve.’
Bills announce the initial 2020 practice squad
‘Christian Wade returns to the practice squad as the team’s 17th member since he is part of the NFL international players program.’
Bills Today | A numerical breakdown of Buffalo’s 53-man roster
‘Of the 18 new players on the team, eight are on offense, nine are on defense, and one is a specialist. Six of the seven of the Bills draft picks made the team, with seventh-rounder Dane Jackson being placed on the practice squad. Rookie receiver Isaiah Hodgins will start out his season on injured reserve. TE Reggie Gilliam was the only one of the Bills UDFA to make the team. Gilliam recently switched positions moving from fullback to tight end.’
Tre’Davious White agrees to four-year extension with Buffalo Bills
‘The guaranteed amount of $55 million is the most of any cornerback in the NFL, surpassing the $54 million Miami gave to Byron Jones in March. White’s four-year average of $17.5 million also currently is tops among cornerbacks.’
Young players win out at quarterback, wide receiver for Bills on cut day
‘It became clear the Bills were looking for upgrades at the position when General Manager Brandon Beane drafted over Williams and Foster twice. Davis and Hodgins, both of whom were impressive during training camp, are two of six receivers kept on the initial 53-man roster, joining Stefon Diggs, John Brown, Cole Beasley and Isaiah McKenzie. In somewhat of a surprise, the Bills released veteran receiver Andre Roberts, whose main job last year was returning kickoffs and punts. That move is expected to be short-lived, though, as a league source told The News that Roberts could rejoin the active roster as soon as Sunday, provided Roberts doesn’t have a sudden change of heart and sign elsewhere.’
Analysis: Trent Murphy gives the Bills peace of mind at left defensive end
‘The guy is a rock at left defensive end. He’s more valuable than Shaq Lawson – in the eyes of the Bills’ coaches. Murphy started ahead of Lawson in all 17 games last season and played the highest percentage of snaps (65%) of any defensive lineman on the team last year. Lawson signed a $10 million-per-year deal with Miami in March.’
How Bills got to the 53-man roster on cut-down day
‘Foster was reportedly being shopped on the trade market Friday and Saturday, but the Bills evidently were unable to find a partner, so they released the former undrafted free agent who had a promising rookie season in 2018, but was unable to build on that last season.’
‘Shout’ vs. ‘OK Blue Jays’: How do iconic team songs match up?
‘Both the Bills’ and Jays’ theme songs have become iconic signifiers of fan devotion. Let’s see how they stack up against each other.’
Bills star cornerback Tre’Davious White signs massive contract extension
‘In his first three seasons, White has emerged as one of the best players at his position, someone who came in and replaced the departed Stephon Gilmore who signed a big free agent deal with the Patriots in 2017, the year White was drafted.’