‘Rousseau joins OG Jack Anderson, CB Rachad Wildgoose, WR Marquez Stevenson, OT Tommy Doyle, S Damar Hamlin, and DE Boogie Basham to sign their contracts. That leaves third round pick OT Spencer Brown as the only selection unsigned.’
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Bills Today | 100 Days Until Kickoff
‘”The young guys are good,” Dawkins stated. “Big kids – and I mean big kids. The size is definitely there, the talent is definitely there, and the will is definitely there. I’m extremely excited for these guys, they all have great personalities. They all listen, learn, they understand the playbook extremely well, already. Bobby [Johnson] is doing a great job dialing in with each and every one of them. It’s been going well, and I’m really excited to watch these kids’ growth.’
Bills’ Frazier discusses veteran defensive unit
‘“It was definitely a challenge to get to that first game (without mini-camp or Organized Team Activities) … what our rotation was going to be like, knowing we had lost a couple of guys in free agency in the offseason (including LeSean McCoy, John Miller, Jordan Mills and Charles Clay) and we had to replace those guys … how were we going to rotate going forward?”’
Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins knows he’s yet to hit his ceiling
‘“Let me tell you something, right: In this league, you’ve got to perform,” he said. “They pay you – perform. They don’t pay you – perform. The one word that is consistent is perform, and being available. As long as I perform, keep my mind on the team and myself, the rest of that stuff comes into play.”’
Observations from Bills OTA practice: Mitch Trubisky on target
‘The new Bills’ No. 2 quarterback, signed as a free agent from Chicago to upgrade the spot behind Josh Allen, enjoyed an accurate day. He looked sharp in the practice open to media last week, as well.’
New Bills linebacker Tyrell Adams making impact at OTAs
‘Adams, 29, was outstanding for the Texans a year ago in his fifth NFL season. He finally was able to get on the field in a consistent role for Houston, as the team dealt with a number of injuries at the linebacker position. He finished with 125 tackles after playing all 16 games (12 starts) with two sacks and two forced fumbles. He only played in 21 games (2 starts) in his first three seasons.’
7 observations from Bills OTAs Week 2 practice: Stefon Diggs, Emmanuel Sanders arrive; more Dane Jackson
‘Practice was fast-paced and both the offensive and defensive coaches had headsets on to direct their players during the 11-on-11 portions of practice. The Bills also ran some 7-on-7 during the 90-minute practice.’
Bills betting favorites to land Zach Ertz after restructuring Stefon Diggs’ contract
‘Sportsline gave the Bills +200 odds to land Ertz on Tuesday. Those odds are slightly better than other teams who could be in the mix for Ertz.’
Bills wasting no time at OTAs
‘Wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Emmanuel Sanders, as well as running back Devin Singletary, all joined their teammates on the turf at Highmark Stadium for the second of three OTA sessions this week, and fifth of 10 sessions overall.’
Leslie Frazier says Tremaine Edmunds’ story isn’t ‘written’ yet on his career
‘”When you realize some of the guys we drafted are older than Tremaine, it’s crazy,” said Frazier. “I mean he’s getting ready to go into his fourth year so he still a pup in so many ways. His best football for sure is ahead of him.”‘
COVID-19 vaccine remains hot topic for Bills as season approaches
‘”I’m just not answering any questions that have anything to do with the vaccine,” said Bills safety Jordan Poyer.’
Respect fuels high participation rate at Bills spring workouts | OTAs Week 2
‘”We’re here because we want to be and we’re here because we want to win,” Dawkins said after practice.’
Bills Today | CBS Sports analyst predicts this Bills player will win the Defensive Player of the Year award
‘This guy is about to breakout in a massive way, and I get the sense the Bills already know it. Best get this extension done, ASAP. His speed and strength and wingspan and balance and instincts are all other-worldly. He is about to register the kind of statistics that gain national attention and the mainstream acclaim that he is worthy of. This defense is about to make another leap forward, and this will be the best of that bunch. Metrics meets production.’
Bills open salary cap space by restructuring Stefon Diggs’ contract – what might they do with it?
‘Diggs’ base salary for 2021 was scheduled to be $12,708,333. Instead, that figure drops down to $990,000 – the minimum for a player with six years of NFL experience – which Diggs will receive in weekly installments. He pockets the $11.718 million immediately as a signing bonus. For cap purposes, that bonus gets split over the remaining three years on Diggs’ deal.’
Star Lotulelei sighting: Video shows Bills defensive tackle going through workout
‘Lotulelei, 31, is listed on the Bills’ roster at 315 pounds, but appears in the video to be slimmed down. He has not spoken publicly since opting out of the 2020 season. The Bills’ current OTAs, which run through next week, are voluntary. A mandatory, three-day minicamp will be held from June 15-17.’