‘“I’m not going to get into it and listen, I respect everyone’s questions and what they want to know about our team right now and just not going to get into that anymore,” McDermott said. “So we’ll talk about practice. Happy to do that and happy to answer those questions.”’
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Bills QB Josh Allen on Stefon Diggs’ absence: ‘I’m not sweating it’
‘“He’s a special player and he makes our team better,” Allen said Tuesday. “There’s certain things we can do to help that out and figure out different ways to whether it’s getting him the ball or getting more involved in the game plan.”’
Minicamp observations: Khalil Shakir making push at WR with good spring
‘Second-year receiver Khalil Shakir, meanwhile, had another good day of practice, continuing a strong showing for him this spring.’
Star wideout Stefon Diggs a no-show for start of Bills mandatory mini camp
‘It was clear that McDermott is not happy about what is happening with Diggs, but he would got get into it any further, saying that he’s concentrating on practicing with the players who are in attendance, which would be every other player on the roster.’
Maiorana: It’s time for Stefon Diggs to prove he’s ‘an all-in dude’ for Buffalo Bills
‘I also don’t understand why coach Sean McDermott would stir the embers with a comment that, in hindsight, did not portray him in a good light.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs not at mandatory minicamp; Sean McDermott ‘very concerned’
‘McDermott said he is “very concerned” about Diggs’ absence and said that the rest of the Bills roster is present. McDermott said he didn’t want to get any further into the matter when asked a follow-up question.’
Stefon Diggs in Buffalo, not practicing with Bills while ‘things being worked out’ (reports)
‘But there are “things being worked out” while Diggs is sitting out of practice, according to another report from NFL Network inside Tom Pelissero. “There are things being worked out — on the way to being worked out,” Bakari said, according to Pelissero. “Stefon has been there Sunday night. He was in the building this morning.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen downplays Stefon Diggs’ absence: Here’s everything QB said Tuesday
‘“I think the media’s going to push it out there and make it look like a bigger distraction than it is,” Allen said. “But we’re not playing a game this week. We got a lot of time left. And I’m sure there’s a few guys around the league that aren’t in mandatory minicamp right now.”’
What’s going on with Stefon Diggs and the Bills? A timeline of everything that happened Tuesday
‘Here is how the day unfolded.’
How real Bills Mafia members landed Madden cover with Josh Allen, and what it was like on set
‘Dolac and Hooks are two of about 15 Bills fans who were selected to participate in the Madden cover shoot back in March. None of them knew what the shoot was for. Each fan had to audition, sign a non-disclosure agreement to keep it a secret, and prove that they were a genuine Bills fan.’
No Diggs, no problem? Allen, McDermott, Miller discuss Bills WR’s absence; Knox hurt at mandatory minicamp
‘“I know, internally, we’re working on some things,” said the Bills QB. “Stef, he’s my guy. I love him. He’s a brother of mine. This does not work, what we’re doing here, without him. We wish he was in here today and was out there on the field with us, and that’s not the case, but I’ve got his back no matter what. And again, I’ve got no doubt that we will figure out what’s going on.”’
Stefon Diggs’ absence causes stir on first day of Bills’ mandatory OTAs
‘Multiple outlets reported Diggs reported to the stadium for a physical Monday and was in the building Tuesday morning. But by the time coach Sean McDermott reached the podium just before noon, Diggs was gone and was the lone absentee during practice.’
Drama-digging Stefon Diggs bolts Buffalo Bills camp
‘All of this on the heels of Diggs’ shocking (frankly) behaviour late last season, both on the field and on the Bills sideline during at least a couple of big games, including Buffalo’s early playoff ouster at home to the Cincinnati Bengals.’
Bills, Stefon Diggs at odds over minicamp no-show: ‘Very concerned’
‘Diggs, 29, is coming off his third straight Pro Bowl season with the Bills — but also his third straight season exiting the playoffs earlier than hoped.’
Josh Allen adds to mystery of Stefon Diggs’ Bills no-show: ‘Working on some things’
‘Myron Flowers, Diggs’ trainer, said there’s frustration between Diggs and the team but recommended that he attend minicamp anyway.’