‘McKenzie told a team spokesman, “He will not be going and will be supporting (the choir) from a distance.”’
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Bills’ Ed Oliver may be even more menacing with Von Miller by his side
‘“He continues to get better every year,” coach Sean McDermott said of Oliver. “His attention to detail, his approach year-round, I’ve seen that grow which is natural for a player in their developing years, years 2-3-4 in particular. I’ve seen him come into camp in shape and with a hungry attitude and approach on a daily basis.”’
Bills defense continuing to hit their stride mid way through training camp
‘What Kaiir Elam said right there has shown to be true. The unit has been making life pretty difficult for Josh Allen and the rotating mix of the guys on the offensive line.’
Stefon Diggs shares sweet moment with young Bills fan who lost his father
‘Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs heard that 5-year-old Aydin Laborde had lost his dad earlier this year, so the football star brought him down from the stands and spent some time with him.’
Buffalo Bills official DJ’s keeping fans locked in
‘”We’re playing for the team, but we’re here for the fans, and it’s something we want to make sure everybody’s involved in. That’s how we get to that winning energy.”‘
Rookie Kaiir Elam is wise beyond his years thanks to NFL upbringing
‘“You know what stands out about first him is his professionalism,” said head coach Sean McDermott.’
“We got all the juice” | Bills’ D-line sets the tone for highly-touted defense
‘”We got all the juice over there,” defensive end A.J. Epenesa said. “They’re the guys that really bring it every day and get the energy up.”‘
Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie shines at start of camp
‘“Jobs are up for grabs,” McKenzie said. “But I know I’ve got to go out there and play my best football and put my best foot forward to win the job. And that’s what I plan on doing. Jamison Crowder came in. He’s had a great career. And he came in to compete with me. And I came back to compete with him.”’
Camp observations: No. 3 safety battle heats up as Jordan Poyer goes down
‘Poyer, the 31-year-old All-Pro safety, suffered a left elbow injury late in practice. It’s a hyperextension, according to a league source, confirming a report from ESPN. The Bills still have 37 days before their season opener, and the expectation is Poyer will be ready to start the season.’
Jordan Poyer was clearly in pain when he left the Buffalo Bills practice field
‘A trainer was gingerly holding Poyer’s left arm as he walked him off the field where a cart was waiting to take him back to the locker room. Although the Bills would only say that Poyer is being further evaluated, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network tweeted that Poyer will undergo an MRI.’
Bills All Pro safety Jordan Poyer exits practice with injury
‘The injury occurred after what appeared to be contact with rookie running back James Cook on a run play during 11-on-11s. Buffalo’s All Pro safety went to the ground after the play with discomfort and was attended to by trainers. Poyer walked off the field with a trainer and eventually carted off to the locker room.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs battles rookie CB on Day 8 of camp; Taron Johnson frustrates Isaiah McKenzie (Observations)
‘Benford found himself locked up with All Pro receiver Stefon Diggs numerous times during practice. Once the Bills began red zone work, the back-and-forth between the two intensified. The first play Benford lined up on Diggs, quarterback Josh Allen rifled one over his head after he beat the coverage. Case Keenum took a few snaps and then Allen and Diggs returned to the field.’
Bills Camp: Poyer exits with elbow injury; Rookies continue to shine on Day 8
‘Wide receiver Marquez Stevenson also left practice, suffering a foot injury after making a catch in the back of the end zone during 1-on-1 work when he tried to tap his two feet inside the end line to secure the touchdown grab. Immediately upon landing, Stevenson came up lame, began limping and later made his way through the tunnel and toward the Bills’ training room. Before the injury, the second-year WR performed well during the 1-on-1 session and had put together a few solid practices over the past few days.’
AP Source: Bills Safety Poyer Hyperextends Left Elbow
‘The person added Poyer should return before the start of the season, and spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills have not revealed the nature or severity of the injury.’
All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer suffers elbow injury, but Buffalo Bills expect he’ll play in opener
‘Poyer suffered the injury during the team’s 11-on-11 drills as he made a stop during a run by rookie running back James Cook near the end zone. The 31-year-old safety walked off the field but was later taken to the team’s locker room on a cart after dealing with the injury off to the side. He walked out of the locker room a bit after practice concluded with his left arm covered in a t-shirt and appearing to have a sling on his arm.’