‘It was not immediately known when and where Hines was hurt.’
Archives for July 2023
Bills’ Nyheim Hines set to miss 2023 season after jet ski accident results in ACL injury, per report
‘The veteran was acquired by the Bills at last year’s in-season trade deadline and was expected to at least serve as the team’s top kick and punt returner. A former change-of-pace back with the Colts, he would’ve also offered experience as a secondary pass catcher.’
Without key pieces, it’s time for Bills QB Josh Allen to be transcendent
‘Beane didn’t give Allen the help that Buffalo fans and media members expected — with the Bills electing not to sign Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins. The Bills are basically giving Allen the Mahomes treatment. The QB has his stud playmaker. He’s getting help on the offensive line. But otherwise, Buffalo gave Allen a massive contract for a reason: The Bills expect him to carry an offense.’
Bills RB Nyheim Hines Expected to Miss 2023 Season With ‘Significant’ Knee Injury, per Report
‘The Bills traded running back Zack Moss and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to Indianapolis in exchange for Hines. Over nine games with Buffalo in 2022, Hines rushed just six times for negative-three yards while catching five passes for 53 yards and one touchdown. He also scored two touchdowns on 19 kick returns for Buffalo.’
Nyheim Hines jet ski accident: What to know about collision that seriously injured Bills RB
‘Hines wasn’t expected to be heavily involved in the Bills’ running game with James Cook and Damien Harris in the mix, but he was at least set to give the offense a proven pass-catching option out of the backfield. Hines’ impact was likely to be larger as a returner, the role that allowed him to flash his skillset after being acquired from Indianapolis last season.’
Report: Nyheim Hines suffers significant knee injury following freak ‘off-site’ incident
‘With the injury to Hines, the Bills now have an open competition for kick and punt returning duties once the team opens training camp on Wednesday.’
Capaccio: Analyzing Nyheim Hines’ injury implications
‘Murray may have already made the team, but with Hines as the return man, he’d also be occupying a spot in the running back room, giving the team added depth. Now, Murray could be that player, especially if they elect to go with either Deonte Harty or Khalil Shakir as their main punt returner.’
Report: Bills to sign running back Darrynton Evans
‘Evans was a former third-round pick of the Tennessee Titans in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Appalachian State. Evans has also spent time with the Chicago Bears before signing with the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. He was waived by the Colts in May after spending just over a month with the organization.’
In-depth: Preparing for Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University
‘The preparation for training camp in Pittsford typically begins every January or February, right around the conclusion of the season. Harrison and other officials from the university start to meet with the Bills then and regularly check in to work on a number of things that went well the year prior, things that need changing, or other factors that will affect daily operations of camp in a given summer. Harrison says if the move-in process is around two-and-a-half weeks for the Bills, the move-out process is even faster at two-and-a-half days.’
Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines expected to miss 2023 season due to knee injury
‘He was expected to serve as the team’s primary returner this season.’
Legislature Chairwoman Baskin raising concerns about early minority inclusion in Bills stadium construction
‘Chairwoman Baskin is especially frustrated with news that the Gilbane/Turner construction team is falling short when it comes to including minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses in the “once in a generation” project.’
Reports: Bills RB Nyheim Hines out for season after jet ski accident
‘Hines restructured his contract this offseason to remain with the team, receiving a $1 million signing bonus in the process, according to contract website Spotrac. He was expected to be a primary kick returner and secondary option out of the Bills’ backfield, competing for play time with Damien Harris and Latavius Murray behind presumed starter James Cook.’
New illustrated book on Bills history released
‘The book, called “The Buffalo Bills: An Illustrated Timeline of a Storied Team,” is now available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other local bookstores.’
Report: Bills’ Nyheim Hines expected to miss 2023 season after suffering knee injury
‘According to a tweet posted by Pelissero, Hines suffered a serious knee injury while sitting stationary on a jet ski when he was struck by another jet skier, causing the injury that will need surgery.’
As Bills Camp returns to Fisher, local businesses gear up for foot traffic
‘From the thousands who will flock there, to marketing opportunities, to national media coverage, it’s a chance to show St. John Fisher to the rest of the US. “It’s a pretty awesome opportunity for the university and for Rochester as a whole,” he said.’