‘Hamlin’s contract contains a standard split that allows Buffalo to pay him at a lower rate if he lands on the IR, but the Bills reached an agreement with the NFL and the NFL Players Association to pay him in full, NFL Network reported on Sunday.’
Archives for January 14, 2023
Damar Hamlin’s positive updates gave Josh Allen ‘spiritual awakening,’ Bills QB says
‘”It was kind of a spiritual awakening, really, for me,” Allen said on the “Kyle Brandt’s Basement” podcast. “I know for a lot of other people that maybe didn’t have the strongest belief, or wasn’t the biggest [or] strongest Christian followers.”‘
Bills honor local hero who saved 24 people during Buffalo blizzard with Super Bowl tickets
‘”Now the hard part starts, who you gonna take?” Thomas added with a laugh.’
Jay Withey, who rescued 24 people in Buffalo blizzard, gifted Super Bowl tickets
‘On Christmas Eve, Withey broke a window of a school while seeking shelter from the blizzard after spending a night sleeping in his truck with two strangers to stay alive. Once inside, he went back out into the storm in search of others who needed help, including seven elderly people who were stranded in their cars, and brought them to safety inside the school.’
Buffalo Bills share help and hope with devoted fan base
‘Buffalo’s relationship with its football team is seemingly unlike any other in the league. Lifelong residents call it intimate and familial. Players aren’t referred to by their first and last names, they’re simply known as Josh, Stefon or Damar. And through all the recent tragedies, the Bills have provided fans with comfort, love and relief from the heartaches of the past year.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde out vs. Dolphins: Veteran safety would also be out for divisional round if team advances
‘The neck injury that sidelined Hyde back in September was initially expected to keep him out until next season, but the Bills recently designated for him to return from injured reserve and opened his 21-day practice window. However, it appears the Bills will have to make it at least as far as the AFC title game before he is able to get back on the field.’
Isaiah McKenzie, Jordan Phillips questionable Sunday against Dolphins
‘Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips are both listed as questionable for the game, while no other player on the active roster has an injury designation.’
Matt Milano named AP First-Team All-Pro for 2022 season
‘The NFL announced both the First-Team and Second-Team All-Pro rosters on Friday, put together annually by the Associated Press, with Milano being recognized as one of the best players in his position group. The other two linebackers recognized as First-Team All-Pro players are Fred Warner of the San Francisco 49ers and Roquan Smith of the Baltimore Ravens.’
McDermott: Past playoff games won’t have any ties to this year’s postseason
‘“I think it’s great we’ve been in multiple playoff games. That said, this game will not have any attachments to any of those other games,” McDermott said.’
Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano named first-team All-Pro by the AP, WR Stefon Diggs named second-team All-Pro
‘Milano played in 15 games during the regular season and had 99 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions two fumble recoveries. In Week 11 Milano was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Cleveland Browns. He had 12 tackles, one sack, and a fumble recovery. This is the first time in his career he has been named an All-Pro.’
Bills Mafia already preparing for possible AFC Championship game in Atlanta
‘While both games still need to win their way into the game, some members of Bills Mafia are so confident in their team, they have already bought their plane tickets and booked their hotel room.’
McDermott talks Dolphins’ speed ahead of playoffs
‘“They do a really good job of moving him all around and they have great team speed with 10 and 17 so we’ll have to make sure we’re on our details and know where our help is,” McDermott said of wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.’
Bills LB Matt Milano is All-Pro pick; Stefon Diggs makes 2nd-team
‘This is the first selection for Milano, who compiled 99 tackles (72 solo, 12 for loss), three interceptions, 1.5 sacks and a defensive touchdown in 15 games. Buffalo’s fifth-round pick out of Boston College in 2017 was chosen as a Pro Bowl alternate in his sixth season.’
Josh Allen nominated for FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year
‘Allen is one of three nominees for the quarterback award, with Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals also up for the award.’
“The Bills are the best neighbors we could have”: Restaurants prepare for Wild Card Weekend in Orchard Park
‘Bars and restaurants on Abbott Road say the Bills bring a boost to business, especially during the playoffs. With two games disrupted by major snowstorms, restaurant owners say this game will make up revenue.’