‘Austin was traded to Dallas for a sixth-round pick in 2018 and spent two seasons with the Cowboys. He began the 2020 season with San Francisco, but did not appear in any games after being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. The 49ers released with him with an injury settlement and he played the final four games of the season with Green Bay, before joining Jacksonville in 2021.’
Archives for June 3, 2022
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, forever a favorite of Bills Mafia, appears set to retire after 17 NFL seasons
‘A “magical ride” is an apt description of Fitzpatrick’s career, which included a stop in Buffalo from 2009-12. Over four years with the Bills, Fitzpatrick started 53 games. Although the team did not have an overwhelming amount of success during his run, “Fitz” became a fan of the Bills Mafia thanks to his fearless style of play and engaging personality. With a beard that would made a lumberjack proud, the “Amish Rifle” eventually earned another nickname: “Fitzmagic.”’
Pollock: ‘Match’ wasn’t great golf, but it was entertaining
‘Rodgers carries a 4.6 handicap, both Brady and Allen an 8.1 and Mahomes a 13.2 but under the glare of national TV, there were numerous errant shots, plunked spectators and splashed irons.’
Buffalo Bills sign Tavon Austin: Is former top-10 pick the answer at punt returner? (4 things to know)
‘As it stands, Buffalo does not have a clear cut option for returning punts. Isaiah McKenzie, Marquez Stevenson and Micah Hyde all recorded returns in 2021. Sean McDermott lost trust in McKenzie and Stevenson as returners so it’s unknown if either will get a crack at it in 2022. Hyde is good at hauling in punts, but putting one of your key defenders back on punts is a bit of a dangerous game to play.’
After 17 seasons in the NFL, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tells Bills teammates he’s retiring
‘The Buffalo community embraced Fitzpatrick when he played for the Bills and it has continued to show love wherever he’s gone – even twice in the division. He was one of the highlights of the drought era where the team didn’t make the playoffs for 17 straight seasons. He returned to town for Wood’s retirement announcement in 2018 to support his friend.’
AP Source: Buffalo Bills Sign Veteran Receiver Tavon Austin
‘He has nine seasons of NFL experience and has failed to play up to expectations after being selected with the No. 8 pick in the 2013 draft by the then-St. Louis Rams. Austin was an all-purpose threat as a receiver, runner and returner at West Virginia, and had an Orange Bowl-record four TDs receiving in a 70-33 win over Clemson in 2012.’
Bills QB Josh Allen admits to partaking in gross pregame ritual
‘During an interview prior to “The Match” golf showdown on Wednesday night, Allen admitted that he throws up before every NFL game. Fortunately for his fellow competitors, Allen didn’t feel the need to throw up prior to Wednesday’s edition of “The Match.”‘
Report: Bills sign Tavon Austin
‘After catching 194 passes with the Rams over the first five seasons, Austin has only caught 50 total passes over the last four years.’
Buffalo Bills sign former first round pick Tavon Austin
‘Throughout his career, Austin has also fielded kicks. The ten-year veteran has averaged eight yards per punt return as a pro. The Bills’ mandatory minicamp begins on June 14.’
Report: former Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to retire
‘Across his career he played in 166 games, starting 147 of them, and threw for 34,990 yards and 223 touchdowns. With the Bills he played in 55 games, starting 53 of them, and threw for 11,654 yards and 80 touchdowns.’
Bills with the new look on the offensive line
‘”This year we seem to bring in a really heavy veteran presence guys whos clocked a lot of games,” Morse said. “Greg, DQ, Rodger to name a few. Then we have the rookies who a good class of guys who really want to absorb the information and then try and correlate from the classroom to the field.”‘
Bills to sign WR Tavon Austin according to report
‘Buffalo will be the fifth team Austin will have played with over nine seasons in the NFL. The Rams drafted him eighth overall in 2013. He’s also played with the Cowboys, Packers, and Jaguars. Austin had 24 catches and a touchdown with the Jags last season.’
Former Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to retire
‘It’s fair to say he connected with the Bills fan base more than the eight others he played in front of. That was reflected in his decision for the Bills playoff win over the Patriots this past season, shirtless in the stands in frigid temperatures.’
Bills sign veteran playmaker Tavon Austin
‘The wide receiver played last year with Jacksonville, but had his best NFL years with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams from 2013-17.’