‘McDermott acknowledged at the start of training camp last week that the Bills’ depth will be “challenged” while defensive linemen Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi serve their six-game suspensions at the start of the season. Four starters return in 2025 − Greg Rousseau, Ed Oliver, DaQuan Jones and A.J. Epenesa − plus veteran pass rusher Joey Bosa was added on a one-year contract. However, the Bills need more linemen who can be trusted to rotate into the game when they host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 on “Sunday Night Football.”’
Archives for July 28, 2025
Bills third-year receiver Tyrell Shavers carted off at practice with ankle injury
‘Teammates gathered as Shavers withered in pain. Trainers rushed over to check on one of the Buffalo Bills’ early standouts in training camp. Unable to put weight on his right leg, Shavers was helped to the medical cart and taken to the trainers’ tent for further evaluation.’
Bills camp observations: Ja’Marcus Ingram delivers on self-promise to produce takeaway
‘“We were in zone (coverage) in the red zone, so I knew the ball had to come out quickly,” Ingram said. “I just turned and found the ball. That gave me all kinds of confidence because I hadn’t really made a play since the first day of camp (last Wednesday).”’
Neighbor sues over plan for gas station, convenience store near new Bills stadium
‘Ellicott Development owns the property and has proposed the project across from the Big Tree Inn and Danny’s South restaurants at 4297 Abbott Road, which is being used for game day and stadium event parking.’
Bills training camp observations Day 4: Reading the ‘tea leaves’ on special teams
‘“It’s always hard,” he said of the process of sifting through the number of players who are taking reps so far at St. John Fisher University. “I think as a special teams coach, you’re reading the tea leaves. Our goal is I want them to make our team. If they don’t make our team, I want them to make somebody else’s team, and that’s what we’re working towards. So for me, it’s coaching the player, let’s just get him better and then his tape will tell us whether or not he’s on our team.”’
Bills training camp injury update: List grows as wide receiver, star linebacker sit out
‘It was serious enough that a cart was brought onto the field and he was driven to the locker room as he could not put any weight on the ankle. Shavers is in a difficult fight to win a roster spot because of all the veterans in front of him on the depth chart and any missed time his a detriment.’
Bills receiver carted off field Sunday; defender wreaks havoc on offense (Day 4 observations)
‘The injury occurred on a day when the Bills had already suffered an earlier injury in their wide receiver room. Veteran Curtis Samuel is dealing with a hamstring injury and wasn’t able to go on Sunday. Shavers got a ton of time with the first-team offense and made several plays in the passing game. Depending on the severity of Shavers’ injury, the opportunity for more playing time now shifts to veterans Elijah Moore and K.J. Hamler.’
Coleman dominates on day 4 of Bills camp
‘Coleman has seen several peaks and valleys in his short NFL career, but Sunday was one of the high peaks for the second-year wide receiver.’
Training camp observations: British Bills tackle Travis Clayton getting up to speed after missing rookie year
‘Clayton is completely healthy now and has participated in all offseason workouts. He’s also learning the game and is much more comfortable with the playbook. Although his thick accent sometimes requires offensive line coach Aaron Kromer and teammates to make him repeat a sentence, something that goes both ways.’
Bills WR Shavers carted off with ankle injury; LB Bernard, WR Samuel sidelined with hamstring issues
‘Shavers made a catch in the end zone and fell awkwardly while attempting to protect the ball from rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston. Shavers was on the ground for several minutes while being tended to by the training staff, leading to coach Sean McDermott ending practice a few minutes earlier than scheduled.’
Buffalo Bills wide receiver carted off during Sunday’s practice
‘”Tyrell Shavers was having strong day at camp but sustained an injury on the last play going up for a TD catch,” Matt Parrino posted on X. “Cart came out for the Bills’ third-year receiver as he can’t put any weight on it. Curtis Samuel’s injury provided an opportunity for Shavers. Unfortunate development.”‘
Bills training camp: WR suffers injury during Sunday’s practice
‘”Bills rookie WR Kaden Prather just walked into the trainers tent with a trainer, and noticeable limp,” Sal Capaccio of WGR550 in Buffalo posted on X. The severity of the injury is yet to be known.’
Bills sign deep threat wide receiver in midst of training camp
‘The Bills signed wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi following David White being placed on the reserve/retirement list. The Mississippi State product caught 25 passes and two touchdowns in 2024. In 2023 while with UTEP, he had an astounding 21.5 yards per catch and seven scores on 48 catches.’
Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman shows big glimpse of potential breakout season
‘”Coleman’s best play of the day came near the end of practice. Allen trusted the wide receiver to get him six on a play in the front of the end zone. The QB tossed up a beautiful ball to Coleman. The wide receiver got air and extended backwards to secure the ball and stepped into the corner of the end zone while a corner blanketed him.”‘
Shakir looking to improve on his 76 catches from last year
‘“First step quickness, always trying to improve on that, speed that you can hold for a certain amount of time, that quick burst as well as separation and just finding new ways and new releases and just new ways to get open against man coverage, so that’s something I worked on a lot in the off season.”‘