‘“I’d rather him out there. I wish he was out there the whole time. But he knows his body,” offensive coordinator Joe Brady said last week at training camp. “He knows what he needs to work on. It’s great getting him out there, doing some of these (individual drills), right now, and him knowing, ‘Hey, I need to work a little more on this,’ but I think he’s in a really good place, feels good. I’m excited to be able to get him to kind of keep ramping up.”’
Archives for August 12, 2025
Bills playing by CBA rules with in-kind spending on community initiatives
‘The Bills have now invested more than $7.2 million in the community related to the CBA through fiscal years 2023 and 2024, required as part of the agreement over the 33-year life of the stadium lease and construction period.’
Buffalo Bills fan fined for selling free training camp tickets online
‘Tedone was one of dozens of people who attempted to sell free Bills training camp tickets on the secondary market, including eBay, Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. StubHub removed the tickets and contacted sellers to provide “proof of purchase,” which Tedone couldn’t.’
Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Tournament returns to Terry Hills
‘Several of Kelly’s former teammates from the Bills and his days in the USFL came out to the event along with others from the entertainment and sports industry.’
Tale of the tape: Bills rookies offer positive flashes during preseason opener
‘The modern NFL training camp isn’t built to showcase a man of Hawes’ talents. He’s a hard-nosed, physical blocking tight end who thrives on contact. With limited opportunities to show those skills in practice, Hawes got a chance against the Giants and delivered. In the second quarter, running back Ty Johnson reeled off an impressive 18-yard run that featured a vicious stiff arm, but Hawes played a big role in springing him free.’
Bills’ ‘bizarre chess match’ with James Cook urged to avoid $5.2 million mistake
‘Florio writes that in the perfect world for the Bills, they’d pay Cook his $5.2 million salary this year, then the franchise tag next year, then worry about his contract after that.’
Bills Legends, others battle heat in Batavia to support Jim Kelly’s annual Celebrity Golf Classic
‘Some of the notable names, past and present, in attendance on Monday included former Bills players Joe Ferguson, Steve Tasker, Leonard Smith, Don Beebe and Eric Wood, former Sabres goalie Martin Biron, and current Bandits players Dhane Smith and Ian MacKay.’
Buffalo Bills and RB James Cook at a contract standstill, what happens next?
‘It seemed like a step in the right direction to see Cook back on the field with his teammates. But after the game, Bills head coach Sean McDermott told reporters he wanted Cook on the field for the game, but the Pro Bowl running back declined.’
‘Keep praying’: Jim Kelly provides an update on the health of grandson, Beau
‘”I think as of about a couple of hours ago, they took him off his medicine, and now it’s a matter of time, wait, keep praying,” said Kelly. “The overflowing of love and prayers that we’ve had from so many people is amazing. Praying he’s going to reach those milestones, and keep going. So right now let’s take it, day by day and keep praying.”‘
‘True gem for the city’: Lancaster family builds a life-sized Josh Allen mailbox in front yard
‘Located at 17 Park Edge Drive, the mailbox features Allen in his official Bills uniform and helmet, complete with a smiling face peeking out. Rupp, who worked on the project in secrecy over the past three months, said the idea struck him during a walk with his grandson.’
Buffalo Bills surpass $6M community goal with $7.2M of contributions
‘In a report shared during their monthly community benefits meeting Monday, the team said it has invested more than $7.2 million into the community through fiscal years 2023 and 2024. That’s more than $1.2 million above the $6 million goal set for the agreement’s first two years.’
Bright Spot: Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Classic
‘”It’s one of those things where, you know, when you live here, you’re going to get support, no matter what you’re doing,” Kelly said. “Whether it’s my golf tournament for 38 years, or my football camp for kids (for) 37 years. And now, it’s a special time in my life. We welcome our first grandchild and grandson. And he’s a little over a month old now, and so we just keep praying that things progress and he gets better each and every day.”‘
Former Bills quarterback hosts charity golf event in Batavia supporting kids in WNY
‘Kelly also shared on Instagram that his grandson was taken off oxygen on Aug. 5 and is now breathing on his own. Kelly also said in the post the doctors are going to try and take him off his medication and hope he will be able to stay off the medication.’