‘As he climbed onto the back of what appeared to be a fire truck, the now-former NFL star said, “I’m Jason Kelce, welcome to ‘New Heights’” in the same vein as the introduction to the MTV show “Jackass.”’
Archives for March 2024
Buffalo Bills inform running back Nyheim Hines he’ll be released this week, AP source says
‘Hines was entering the final year of his contract, and missed all of last season due to a knee injury sustained in a jet ski accident just before the start of training camp last summer. The 27-year-old Hines has resumed training, though it’s unclear when he’ll be cleared to practice.’
Retired Jason Kelce Finally Body Slams Through Flaming Table Like Bills Mafia
‘In the video, Kelce could be seen jumping from a firetruck onto the aflame table, slamming through it and onto the ground. He then got up excitedly while a firefighter patted out the lone flame on his jumpsuit. Travis Kelce was grinning ear-to-ear, clearly enjoying his brother’s antics.’
Bills to open Stadium Experience center next week to Season Ticket holders
‘The Bills revealed Tuesday evening on their YouTube page an exclusive inside look at the Bills Stadium Experience, the official preview center for the new state-of-the-art football stadium, located in the Walker Center in Williamsville. The experience center offers fans an interactive look at every aspect of the new Highmark Stadium set for completion ahead of the 2026 season.’
Buffalo Bills give fans an inside look at ‘Bills Stadium Experience’ in new ‘Built For Buffalo’ episode
‘”Built for Buffalo” is a series created by the Bills to document the planning and construction of the team’s new stadium. Just last month the first major construction milestone was reached when the first steel beam was installed at the site.’
Buffalo Bills agree to trade OL Ryan Bates to Chicago Bears for fifth-round draft pick
‘Bates served as the Bills’ primary interior offensive line backup, but also can play tackle. In a way, that may have hurt him in Buffalo, because the team liked his ability to come off the bench and step into any spot on the offensive line. The Bears’ starting center last season, Lucas Patrick, is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next week, so Bates seemingly will get the opportunity to win that job in Chicago.’
Bills free agency tiers: Who should be brought back? Who’s readying to say goodbye?
‘Here is our sense of how those free agents should be grouped.’
Trading guard is just a start in Bills salary cap plan: Possible contract, player moves
‘The big move, and the most obvious, will be converting most of Josh Allen’s scheduled base salary of $23.5 million into a bonus and push that money into the future, a transaction that will open up around $22.7 million. This has become a necessary evil with the Allen contract because his cap hits are enormous now that his $258 million extension signed in 2021 is in full bloom.’
Buffalo Bills trade versatile OL Ryan Bates to Chicago Bears for 2024 draft pick
‘According to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic, the Bills cleared about $1.4 million in cap space by sending Bates to Chicago. It’s not significant space in terms of the salary cap, but Buffalo has some young players currently on their roster who could ultimately take Bates’ spot on a lower contract.’
Buffalo Bills could ‘swoop in’ for wide receiver from division rival in free agency (report)
‘Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reported on Monday that Buffalo could potentially pursue New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne if he hits free agency. According to Callahan’s sources, Buffalo is one of three teams who previously expressed interest and could swoop in for the receiver in free agency this year.’
Multiple receivers surging into first round highlights combine workout takeaways
‘Brian Thomas Jr., LSU: Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU’s Malik Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze — the first two didn’t partake in drills — are still separate from the rest of the receiver class, but Thomas may have inched closer to the pack and further from being available late in the first round.’
Tuesday’s Chicago Coverage
Two years later, the Chicago Bears get their man in Ryan Bates. He could be the answer to the issue at center. (Chicago Tribune)
Bears trade 2024 5th-round draft pick for Bills OL Ryan Bates (Chicago Sun Times)
Bears trade for Bills’ Bates (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
Bears trade fifth-round pick for Ryan Bates from Buffalo Bills (NBC Sports Chicago)
Chicago Bears agree to trade 5th round pick for Buffalo Bills lineman Ryan Bates (WBBM-TV)
Chicago Bears trade 2024 draft pick for offensive line help (WFLD-TV)
Roster Move: Bears agree to acquire OL Ryan Bates from Buffalo (ChicagoBears,com)
Chicago Bears agree to trade with Buffalo Bills for OL Ryan Bates
‘Bates is entering his sixth NFL season. He is known for his versatility in being able to play various positions along the line.’
Bills trade offensive lineman Ryan Bates to Bears for a fifth-round pick
‘This trade cannot become official until the New League Year on March 13, and the transaction is pending Bates’ physical. What’s interesting is that the Bears actually tried to poach Bates last offseason after Buffalo placed a restricted tender on the interior offensive lineman. However, Buffalo matched the offer — which was a four-year deal. Now, the Bears get Bates on the deal they initially offered.’
Bears Acquire OL Ryan Bates in Trade With Bills
‘With the addition of Chicago’s fifth-round pick, Buffalo has 10 selections in the upcoming draft, including three in the fifth round.’