‘Without Bishop and Mike Edwards, who is week-to-week with a hamstring injury, the Bills signed free agents Kareem Jackson and Terrell Burgess, both of whom mixed in with the second-team defense on Thursday. Burgess began team drills with the second team alongside Cam Lewis, but Jackson later mixed in.’
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Bills defensive tackles DaQuan Jones, Austin Johnson rekindling friendship that predates the NFL
‘Both are now in their 30s, weathered by age and nearly a decade apiece in the NFL, but the relationship between the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle duo hasn’t changed much over the last 11 years, when they first met at Penn State. Jones was a senior, looking to establish himself as one of the top defensive tackles in the country, while Johnson was a freshman who wanted to prove he could compete right away.’
Training Camp Takeaways: Safety becoming a concern with Cole Bishop joining injury list
‘Bishop spent Thursday’s practice in a T-shirt and shorts, but had no visible brace or bandaging. During the first three days of training camp, Bishop, Edwards and Damar Hamlin alternated days with the first-team defense alongside Taylor Rapp.’
Bills receiver Keon Coleman thanks 10-year-old fan who made friendship bracelets for him
‘“Was looking forward to seeing you,” Coleman said as he shook Logan’s hand and presented him with a gift basket, which included tickets to Buffalo’s season opener against Arizona on Sept. 8. “Thank you so much, sir,” Logan said, before posing for a photo and having the receiver autograph the youngster’s No. 0 Coleman jersey.’
Bills QB Josh Allen says they don’t have No. 1 or No. 2 receiver
‘”I don’t really think we have a No. 1 or No. 2,” Allen said. “I think we got a group of guys that are just finding ways to get open. A lot of guys are making plays all over the field right now and they’re working really hard.”‘
Elam, Milano progressing on defense
‘Coaches keep saying Milano is getting better every day, as he continues to recover from a broken leg in Week 5 that ended last season early for him. It doesn’t appear to be just “coach speak”. Milano seemingly makes a play every practice that gets attention.’
Joe Brady focusing on offensive growth in 2024
‘”Plays that I would have ran when I was calling plays at LSU would have no shot at working in nowadays football, both schematically but also understanding the type of quarterback that you have. The defenses are changing,” said Brady while appearing on the “Jeremy and Joe Show” on Thursday at Bills training camp. “Also, they’re changing how they’re playing elite quarterbacks like Josh, so the difference, the style of play from 2020 to now is very different.”‘
Bills, fans excited for another ‘Return of the Blue and Red’ practice in Orchard Park
‘The annual practice gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET, and it is estimated that upwards of 34,000 Bills fans will be in attendance once again for the practice.’
Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau ready to prove he can be an ‘elite’ pass rusher
‘“I’m going to keep saying it, Greg Rousseau first off is a great person who wants to be the elite of the elite,” defensive coordinator Bobby Babich added.’
Shakir, Elam, Kincaid and more: 7 Observations from Day 7 of Buffalo Bills training camp
‘Cole Bishop’s injury is the latest to the Bills safety room that will leave the team scrambling. In the last week, both Bishop and Mike Edwards have had injuries that are considered week-to-week. Both injuries have elevated Damar Hamlin into a starting role (for now) alongside Taylor Rapp.’
‘Football is here:’ Preparing for return of Buffalo fans for Blue & Red Team Practice
‘“We’re making sure we have enough staff, enough food, enough wings and make sure that we have enough alcohol and make sure we’re ready so that everybody can have a good experience,” she says.’
‘Football is here’: What you need to know for the Buffalo Bills Return of the Blue & Red practice
‘”August comes around, you can smell it in the air. Football is here,” Cerrone said. “We got a lot of new additions to our team, new changes. We’re ready for a new atmosphere and try to put away things of the past and build something new.”‘
Bills safety injuries compound as rookie Cole Bishop week to week with shoulder injury
‘Bishop’s injury further thins the Bills depth at a position where free agent acquisition Mike Edwards also has been listed as week to week with a hamstring injury. The second-round draft pick from Utah was seen with a wrap on his arm after getting hurt in practice Tuesday. But he did not have the wrap on while watching practice Thursday.’
4 takeaways from Bills camp: WR developments, safety shakeup, looking ahead to stadium practice
‘Khalil Shakir, the only returning receiver on the roster, snagged two touchdowns, including an inside fastball from Allen in the red zone, along with a crowd-pleasing deep ball down the seam during 11-on-11 drills.’
Josh Allen is in a ‘good spot’ with his receivers at training camp
‘“The energy, the work effort, or the work ethic and the effort that they bring each and every day, it’s been easy to get on the same page with these guys,” Allen said. “We’ve got to keep talking through a lot of different things, but we’ve got most of our offense in right now, and guys are learning on the fly, and they’re making plays out there, so I can’t complain.”’