‘“Some will come out of the locker room after half and give it a series in the third quarter,” he said.’
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Bills WRs Isaiah McKenzie, Cole Beasley fined for not wearing masks at team facility
‘Two of those players, linebackers Matt Milano and A.J. Klein, were allowed to return to practice Wednesday because their contact was to a lesser degree. But Beasley, fellow wide receiver Gabriel Davis, and defensive tackles Vernon Butler and Star Lotulelei, will not be able to return until after Saturday’s game against the Packers, provided they continue to test negative.’
Sean McDermott on Cole Beasley, Isaiah McKenzie Covid protocol fines, how Bills have educated players ‘non-stop’ on vaccine
‘With three receivers out of the mix right now for the Bills – Gabriel Davis was also found to be a close contact and is out for the five days – the Buffalo receivers room is significantly depleted. McDermott said it’s a frustrating situation, especially since there’s been an intensive effort on the Bills’ part to educate players on the vaccination.’
Josh Allen, majority of Bills starters to play in preseason finale versus Packers
‘“Some of the starters won’t play, some will play,” McDermott told the media. “A majority will play. It will be anywhere from one play–and this is not a cop out I’m just trying to give you my mindset right now–one play to coming out of the locker room at half and give it a series after half there in the third quarter.”’
Beasley, McKenzie fined for refusing to wear mask; Allen set to start Bills preseason finale
‘The NFL also wrote that they previously warned the Bills WR on July 27 for not wearing a mask. The timing of the fines is also notable, as the league wrote that he violated protocols “shortly after league staff gave a presentation on Aug. 25 regarding the NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 Protocols, including the mask-wearing requirements.”’
Lawmakers Want Buffalo Bills Stadium Discussions To Be Public
‘Either renovations or a new stadium is likely to be backed with some public money, prompting Assemblyman Pat Burke, D-West Seneca, and state Sen. Patrick Gallivan, R-Buffalo, to renew their push to make sure deliberations about the Bills’ future are held publicly. A.8261 was recently reintroduced in the state Assembly. Versions of A.8261/S.1714 have been introduced periodically since 2014 — when state and local money was approved to upgrade the stadium.’
Bills coach sees competitive disadvantage in his team’s vaccine issues: ‘It’s very frustrating’
‘The coach, who has led the Bills to three playoff appearances in four seasons, added, “When the numbers are the numbers … some people are in a better position, potentially, than we are at this point. That being said, I respect our players’ decisions. In my personal opinion, it’s right to get vaccinated.”’
Isaiah McKenzie, Cole Beasley at center of Bills’ COVID drama after mask snub
‘McKenzie said he was fined $14,650, sharing a note from the NFL citing his failure to wear a mask multiple times Wednesday on Twitter. He went maskless while “walking through the indoor fieldhouse and into the training room,” and again in the weight room “while gathered near other players after the offensive meeting,” per the note.’
Rachel Bush rails against NFL vaccine policy as Bills’ Cole Beasley lands on COVID-19 list
‘I know damn well y’all are not about to put any blame on the players who 1) don’t have covid and are tested every day but 2) were in contact with a VACCINATED staff member. Y’all are so backwards it’s insane!’
Bills’ McDermott Frustrated By Team’s Low Vaccination Rate
‘“There’s people’s livelihoods at stake in terms of people’s jobs,” he added. “Being able to count on people is important, so when you’re going through a week — if this were a real week — and having the players out that we’ve had, that makes it harder to win games that way.”’
Bills’ Isaiah McKenzie fined nearly $15K over mask violations, accused of putting people in danger
‘The league appeared to accuse McKenzie of possibly compromising his safety and the safety of others.’
Buffalo Bills receivers Isaiah McKenzie, Cole Beasley fined for COVID-19 protocol violations
‘Beasley did not disclose how much he was fined, only saying on Twitter that he was disciplined for not wearing a mask for “literally 5 steps” from the entry door to the locker room after wearing it “that whole day.”‘
Bills’ Isaiah McKenzie fined thousands for COVID-19 mask violation, Cole Beasley reacts: ‘Make it make sense’
‘”Don’t worry they got me, too,” Beasley said. “But I was wearing a mask when I was in close contact with fully vaxxed trainer who tested positive, and still got sent home. So what’s the point of the mask anyways? Meanwhile I’m here still testing negative and can’t come back.”‘
Bills’ Cole Beasley trashes NFL’s COVID protocols during five-day absence: ‘Make it make sense’
‘Beasley isn’t happy that he isn’t allowed to be at the facility despite testing negative. After another Bills receiver, Isaiah McKenzie, tweeted Thursday morning that he would be subject for discipline after failing to wear a mask for several minutes at the facility, Beasley trashed the NFL’s COVID protocols and gave more details about his absence.’
NFL Fines Unvaccinated Bills Players For Covid Protocol Violations
‘Though the NFL has not set an official mandate, the league has strongly incentivized players to get vaccinated and pushed the vaccine’s safety.’