‘Wide receiver was arguably the most concerning position group heading into training camp and entering the final preseason game those doubts remain. With Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling both injured, the Bills don’t have many proven options heading into the season.’
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No injured Bills besides Matt Milano ‘definitively’ ruled out for Week 1
‘“There’s a lot of murkiness right now, but we’ve been through this before,” McDermott said. “You have a number of injuries then all of a sudden, Week 1, you’re down to like three guys on the injury report. We’ll go through that and we’ll work our butts off, I know they will as well, to get back and help our team.”’
Bills’ Bishop working his way back in practice: ‘It’s good to be back out there’
‘”It’s good to be back out there,” Bishop said. “Third day back, today was kind of a lighter day, but past couple of days felt really good.”‘
More players added to injury list as Bills prepare for last preseason game
‘McDermott added a few players to the injury list — Terrell Burgess strained his hamstring and will not play, Taron Johnson has a quad, and Will Clapp is in concussion protocol.’
Sean McDermott adds three new players to injury report, expresses optimism on Trubisky, Samuel and Valdes-Scantling
‘Safety Terrell Burgess (hamstring), nickel CB Taron Johnson (quad) and Will Clapp (concussion protocol) join the injury list.’
Bills rookie receiver Keon Coleman, calling his preseason ‘so-so,’ shows his serious side
‘“I think it’s more frustrating when it happens than after, because after, you already done processed the feeling. Right after, you’re kind of mad, but you’ve got to get to the next play. When you watch the film, everybody in the room knows you got to catch that. So nobody’s going to continue to harp on you. People make harmless jokes throughout practice and stuff, but you’ve got to make that catch. Simple as that.”’
Return of safety Mike Edwards in uniform is welcome sight for Bills defense
‘Edwards, signed in the offseason from the Kansas City Chiefs and projected as a starter entering camp, took part in individual and defensive-back drills. He didn’t do 11-on-11 team portions of practice.’
Bills notebook: Casey Toohill stays on top of defense; Mike Edwards, Cole Bishop go in individual drills
‘“Good, it’s just nice to be back, honestly,” Toohill said Wednesday. “I just really missed football that week. And even though it was only a week, it felt like forever because of training camp. But I’m feeling great, excited to be back with the guys and excited to continue working on my craft and get better.”’
Touchdown in toyland: Fisher-Price releases Buffalo Bills collector set
‘This year’s set includes quarterback Josh Allen, offensive lineman Dion Dawkins, linebacker Matt Milano and a Buffalo Bills fan wearing Zubaz-style overalls and sunglasses.’
New Buffalo Bills-themed Little People set to hit Wegmans shelves
‘For the first time this year, a limited number of sets will be sold some Wegmans stores in Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia, while supplies last. Wegmans customers will be limited to four sets per transaction, said company spokeswoman Mandee Puleo.’
Bills injury report thinning as safety Edwards returns to Wednesday practice
‘Safety Mike Edwards returned to the practice field for the first time since late July when he sustained a hamstring that proceeded to keep him out for multiple weeks. Edwards participated during positional drills but did not take part during team drills, as he remained on the sideline alongside fellow safety Cole Bishop.’
Training Camp Takeaways: Mike Edwards, Nicholas Morrow return with itch to learn Bills defense at full speed
‘Veteran linebacker Nicholas Morrow was signed in the offseason to add to the team’s linebacker depth, but a groin injury that caused him to miss a game for the Philadelphia Eagles last year was re-aggravated during the spring, which kept him out of minicamp and then exacerbated it again, causing Morrow to miss eight practices and two preseason games.’
Bills’ Josh Allen explains why he has ‘no problem’ being underpaid as QB salaries continue to skyrocket
‘”Listen, everyone’s gonna have their day,” Allen said, via News 4 Buffalo. “I’m happy everyone’s getting what they’re worth. I think that, as the game progresses and guys keep getting paid, the market is the market. I’ve got no problem with where I’m at right now.”‘
Bills getting healthier at safety
‘Bishop, once again, wore a red non-contact jersey, but Edwards did not. However, both players still only participated in individual position work, and did not take any reps with the defense when going against the offense.’
Josh Allen feels there’s plenty of time to get ready for Week 1
‘”We’ll get through this weekend before we get into exactly what they’re going to do. And again, it’s Game 1. We can watch all the film that we want to watch from last year, but who knows what they’re going to do Week 1,” said Allen following Tuesday’s practice in Orchard Park. “We’ve got to understand that we can have a plan going into it, but if it’s completely different, then we’ve got to adjust in making in-game changes, which is something I think we do very well.”‘