‘“There’s not a lot that I can say. Von is here, he’ll be a part of the team, and we’ll let the investigation [unfold] and we’ll follow the lead of the NFL from that standpoint,” Beane said Wednesday in the first public comments about the incident.’
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Bills TE Dawson Knox, CB Kaiir Elam return to practice
‘“I feel fresh,” Knox said Wednesday. “I think this is the most fresh I’ve ever felt in Week 13 or 14 of a season before. I got some great time to get the legs back ready. The wrist feels great. Big shoutout to the strength staff and the training staff here putting in the hours and the time. But thankful to be back with the team. Those weeks on IR can be long. I kinda got a new appreciation for the guys that have to do that, especially the extended ones. Very, very thankful to be back with the guys, running around catching balls.”’
Coach McDermott provides little comment on the latest accusations against Von Miller
‘McDermott did not address the allegations other than acknowledging they were serious, clarifying that he is focusing on practice before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend.’
Bills’ Jordan Phillips fires back at Eagles’ Jason Kelce for ‘crazy’ comment
‘“When you look at the Tush Push he dives at somebody’s knees every play and tries to roll them up,” said Phillips. “For him to speak on somebody being dirty, I don’t think he has any right or any means to call for a fine when he does a whole bunch of stuff. I think it’s crazy for him to even mention that.”’
Dawson Knox returns to practice for Buffalo Bills
‘“I feel fresh. Just talking to Joe (Brady), I think this is the most fresh I’ve ever felt week 13 or 14 of the season before,” said Knox.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane on Von Miller’s status: ‘We’ll follow the lead of the NFL’
‘”There’s not a lot that I can say. Von is here to be a part of the team,” Beane said. “We’ll let the investigation and we’ll follow the lead of the NFL from that standpoint.”‘
Bills practice notes | Josh Allen on facing Patrick Mahomes again; Dawson Knox a full participant Wednesday
‘”Got some great time to get the legs back ready,” Knox said after practice. “Wrist feels great – big shoutout to the strength staff and training staff here, just put in the hours, put in the extra time. But just thankful to be back with the team. Those weeks on IR can be long.”‘
Mark Gaughan: Sean McDermott should steal a page from Chiefs’ Steve Spagnuolo
‘Spagnuolo sends four rushers from unconventional spots. He threatens pressure so that the running back stays in the backfield to block but then drops out and rushes only four, leaving the offense with one less receiver in the pass pattern. Everybody, including McDermott, does this. Spagnuolo just does it exceptionally well. Perhaps the Bills could benefit from more zone pressures by their defensive backs. More varied four-man pressures.’
Dion Dawkins named Bills’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee
‘“Honored and Extremely thankful,” Dawkins posted on social media on Tuesday. “Being the person that I am and all the love I try to spread each and every day. This is something that can’t be Purchased and can’t be faked. honored to serve my community and the people I come across in life.”’
3 questions for Bills vs Chiefs: Will Khalil Shakir step up, should Von Miller play?
‘There are too many flaws and what’s problematic is they aren’t concentrated in one area. It would be one thing if it was just the offense, just the defense, or just the special teams, but at various times during this disappointing 6-6 start, every unit has struggled.’
What are the Buffalo Bills’ playoff odds following the bye week?
‘New York Times’ playoff simulator gives Buffalo a 15 percent chance of making the playoffs heading into their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team has a 13 percent chance of appearing in a Wild Card game and just a two percent chance of hosting a game on Wild Card Weekend.’
More designed Josh Allen runs aren’t the answer to missing identity in erratic Bills rushing attack
‘The Bills are 9-13 over the last four seasons in games where their running backs get 15 or fewer attempts, compared to 34-5 with more than 15, including a 6-2 mark this season. Meanwhile, Bills running backs have the same number of 100-yard rushers (four) as games with 10 or fewer attempts during that span.’
Buffalo Bills OL Dion Dawkins named team’s 2023 Walter Payton Man Of The Year Award nominee
‘One player from each NFL team is nominated for the award. Each nominee will receive up to $55,000 and the winner will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice.’
Bills nominate Dion Dawkins for Walter Payton Man of the Year award ‘once again’
‘The Bills revealed Dawkins’ nomination on social media Tuesday morning in a video highlighting his inaugural Dion’s Dreamers talent show held last month. Dawkins’ daughter Dalilah presented him with a football commemorating the nomination.’
Dion Dawkins receives nomination for Walter Payton Man of the Year
‘If Dawkins ended up winning the award, he would be the first Buffalo Bill to do so. In the last few seasons, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Los Angeles Rams tackle Andrew Whitworth, and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson have taken home the honors.’