‘“No matter who it is, no matter where it is in this area, the energy is so real, the energy is so contagious, and it just puts a smile on my face,” Shakir said. “I’m just happy to be able to have that impact on people’s lives.”’
Archives for May 2025
Former Peoria High State Football Champion, and current Buffalo Bill, Kendrick Green hosts his annual youth football camp
‘The former Peoria High all-state star came back home yesterday to host his annual youth football camp, Camp 53, in support of the Peoria Friendship House.’
Maxwell Hairston makes his on-field debut for Bills at rookie minicamp
‘“Max is the guy,” Prather said. “Fast, patient, and most importantly, smart. He’s an even better guy. You think of first-rounders, and you think, ‘Oh, they too cool,’ but he hangs around with us. He’s a really good guy. We had a couple matchups, and we were going back and forth. It’s good competition.”’
Bills rookie Jacob Bayer tore his ACL. Just five months later, he’s back. Inside a ‘very uncommon’ return
‘“His levels of toughness and determination were two of the biggest factors (in returning so soon),” said Carter Rowland, Arkansas State’s assistant director of athletic performance. “He has an ability to tolerate pain, and he was determined to get back for his teammates.”’
Bills running back Frank Gore Jr. a veteran at rookie minicamp
‘Gore signed with the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and carried 33 times for 163 yards and one touchdown in three preseason games. He was cut and signed to the practice squad. Gore said he benefited from watching James Cook, Ty Johnson and Ray Davis. “Those guys pushed me every day,” Gore said. “Even though I was on the practice squad, they made sure I was finishing runs and doing everything I could to be ready.”’
Bills Mailbag: Brandon Beane’s 2024 roster purge looks like good business
‘Morse has retired after one season with the Jaguars. Poyer is an unsigned free agent after playing last year in Miami. Harty also is unsigned after spending last year with the Ravens. Hines is out of the league.’
Dan Higgins: A PSL is more personal than I bargained for
‘I’m happy to report I’ve secured personal seat licenses at the new stadium in Orchard Park for the 2026 NFL season. But please don’t ask me how much I paid for myself and my son, because I’ll just start crying again. Let me put it this way: My PSLs were around the same price as I expect six beers will be at the new home of the Buffalo Bills.’
Buffalo Bills sixth-round pick stealing the show at rookie minicamp
‘Speaking to the media after practice, Hairston had big praise for his fellow rookie Strong, who he said had a great first day.’
Bills Hairston enjoyed getting on the practice field with his new team
‘“I was like a little kid before Christmas last night, very anxious and it’s OK to be anxious, but to still go out there and be confident. To know what to do and execute, it’s all just a learning process, but it was exciting, I finally got there, get some action, go against offense.’
‘Hopefully they have a good time’ Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir hosts football camp
‘”I always felt it was important to cheer those on who are cheering the hardest for me during the season. I had this in the works of wanting to do something but obviously after signing the last contract, it was something I knew I had to do.”‘
Hochul optimistic about Buffalo’s NFL Draft hosting potential
‘”I think that would be critically important,” Hochul went on to say. “We can do the impossible, and as much as something seems overwhelming, I would embrace that opportunity.”‘
‘It’s an investment in my family’: First six seats installed at new Highmark Stadium
‘Located at what will be the 20-yard line, the first seats were unveiled to lifelong fan Jerry Young, who said he purchased the personal seat license for his family to enjoy the Bills for years to come.’
Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston and Dorian Strong forming bond
‘“We kind of already worked together so I know how he works, I know how to make him a better player, he knows how to make me a better player,” said Strong.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Why Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is limiting team’s on-field work this offseason
‘“We’ve been in the playoffs seven of the last eight years, going deep into the playoffs, so the offseason gets a little bit shorter and the window of time (this year) being moved back, it would be different than in years past,” McDermott said.’
Bills sign 6 members of 2025 draft class to rookie contracts, with 3 more to go
‘The team announced that six of the nine members of general manager Brandon Beane’s class have signed their first professional contract, ahead of the start of rookie minicamp. Agreeing to deals are defensive end Landon Jackson, defensive back Jordan Hancock, tight end Jackson Hawes, cornerback Dorian Strong, offensive tackle Chase Lundt and wide receiver Kaden Prather. All drafted rookies receive four-year contracts.’