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Archives for November 28, 2022

Bills defense prepares for life, temporarily, without Von Miller

‘Miller’s impact this season in Buffalo – a continuation of an already illustrious resume – has been clear. His eight sacks lead the Bills, and his 10 tackles for loss trail only linebacker Matt Milano’s 11. He’s had those plays in big moments, and he has been the player the team expected when it signed him in March.’

Mark Gaughan: Bills’ offensive line enters three-game AFC East crucible

‘New England’s defense ranks fifth in the NFL in yards allowed and second in sacking the quarterback. The Jets’ defense ranks ninth, and their defensive line gave the Bills fits three weeks ago. Miami’s defense is 21st, but the Dolphins’ defensive line is big and added star edge rusher Bradley Chubb since the Bills last saw them.’

Eight Buffalo Bills players miss practice with illness

‘Cornerback Siran Neal, safety Jordan Poyer, cornerback Dane Jackson, linebacker Tyler Matakevich, safety Jaquan Johnson, running back Nyheim Hines, wide receiver Khalil Shakir and tight end Quintin Morris all were out sick.’

More adversity for the Bills as a flu bug is sweeping through locker room

‘Three players – edge rushers Von Miller and AJ Epenesa, and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins – sat out because of injuries, but defensive backs Siran Neal, Jordan Poyer, Dane Jackson, and JaQuan Johnson, running back Nyheim Hines, linebacker Tyler Matakevich, wide receiver Khalil Shakir, and tight end Quintin Morris all sat out because of illness.’

It’s time for Bills to bench Dane Jackson following performance vs. Lions (Encouraged/worried)

‘Of course, part of the problem with Jackson’s play is that he was never supposed to be the team’s No. 1 cornerback. When the team first drafted Jackson, making the roster was not a sure thing as a seventh round pick. At most, he was expected to provide depth behind Tre’Davious White and then No. 2 cornerback Levi Wallace. As a rookie, Jackson spent most of his time on the practice squad and signed a reserve/futures contract following the season.’

John Brown happy to be back with Bills

‘“I was excited about it,” said Brown, who revealed he received a call from the Bills on Wednesday before signing with the team’s practice squad on Saturday. “When I got here, it felt like home. When they were picking me up from the airport, I thought I was going back to my (old) house. So it’s already home for me.”’

Several Bills players miss practice, John Brown and others return; Good and bad news from Buffalo’s Sunday session

‘Dion Dawkins also did not participate in Sunday’s session. Buffalo’s left tackle left the win over the Lions in the first half with an ankle injury Sean McDermott declared both he and Miller out for the practice, as well as A.J. Epenesa, who missed the win over Detroit with an ankle injury. However, unlike Miller and Dawkins, Epenesa was off to the side, working with athletic trainers during the portion of Wednesday’s practice open to the media.’

Eight Bills players miss practice due to illness

‘Prior to the session held inside the ADPRO Sports Training Center, head coach Sean McDermott announced that defensive backs Jordan Poyer, Siran Neal, Dane Jackson, and Jaquan Johnson, along with linebacker Tyler Matakevich, wide receiver Khalil Shakir, running back Nyheim Hines, and tight end Quintin Morris would all be out due to illness.’

Bills bring back WR John Brown to practice squad

‘Brown said he’s been waiting for another opportunity and is finally healthy. At 32 years old, he said he still has something to offer — and is excited to be back in Buffalo to have a chance to prove that.’