‘Benford did not practice Wednesday. He told reporters after practice last Thursday that he was “straight” after appearing to sit out of some team drills. That means it’s a guessing game between now and the first practice of Week 1 on the physical health of both of Buffalo’s projected starting cornerbacks.’
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Jordan Poyer to rejoin Buffalo Bills on practice squad
‘Poyer, 34, spent seven seasons with the Bills from 2017-23, teaming with Micah Hyde to form the greatest safety duo in franchise history. Poyer was a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and made the Pro Bowl in 2022, appearing in 107 games with the Bills, all of which he started. He made 682 tackles, 22 interceptions, 48 passes defended, eight forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and 11 sacks during his Bills career.’
‘Hard Knocks,’ Episode 4 with the Buffalo Bills: What we saw and learned
‘With tight editing deadlines, the episode that aired Tuesday did not include the cuts made that day. Instead, it spanned from the days after the Chicago preseason game to the end of the Bills’ preseason finale versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.’
Bills injury mystery, roster analysis: What we learned (and what we didn’t) from the GM
‘With the initial 53-man roster announced, White is one of five boundary cornerbacks. He and Christian Benford are the starters while Ja’Marcus Ingram, Dorian Strong and Brandon Codrington are the backups. If White can’t play opening night against the Baltimore Ravens and one of them is chosen to start, that’s a bit of a scary situation for Buffalo’s defense.’
Jordan Poyer to re-sign with Bills in emotional reunion with Buffalo
‘Poyer’s return is a full-circle moment for the longtime defensive leader who spent last season with the Miami Dolphins after being released by the Bills in March 2024. He has long expressed interest in returning to Buffalo.’
7 takeaways from Episode 4 of ‘Hard Knocks’ with the Buffalo Bills
‘From Sean McDermott’s powerful pregame speech to Jimmy Ciarlo’s emotional performance and Frank Gore Jr.’ continuing an impressive preseason, Episode 4 gave a closer look at the final hours of summer football before the reality of roster cuts took hold.’
Buffalo Bills re-signing former All Pro safety who played in Miami last year
‘Poyer joins a Bills safety room led by veteran Taylor Rapp and second-year safety Cole Bishop. Damar Hamlin remains as the team’s top depth piece, and rookie Jordan Hanock beat out veteran Darrick Forrest for the final spot on the initial 53-man roster.’
Benford, White, Samuel out of practice, Shakir returns; notes from Wednesday
‘Those not participating in practice were cornerbacks Tre’Davious White, Christian Benford, and Maxwell Hairston (IR), offensive linemen Cedrick Van Pran-Granger and Tylan Grable (IR) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel.’
After being cut twice by the Bills, Tyrell Shavers is ready for an unglamorous role
‘A little more than two years ago, Tyrell Shavers spent draft weekend hoping for a call that never came. On Tuesday, Shavers waited all day hoping he didn’t get a call. He didn’t.’
Bills bring back Jordan Poyer, Jordan Phillips to add veteran presence to practice squad
‘When Jordan Hancock answered a FaceTime from Bobby Babich Tuesday, there was another face on the call with the Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator — one that has an All-Pro selection on his record. Jordan Poyer.’
What we learned from Episode 4 of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ with the Buffalo Bills
‘The looming specter of roster cuts and several players’ bids to earn their spots on the Buffalo Bills provided the backbone of the latest episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.”’
Safety Jordan Poyer happy to be in what he calls “home” by rejoining the Bills on practice squad
‘“Last year, it was a super bad taste in my mouth, just the way the season was, the way it could have been my last year in the league,” Poyer said, referring to the ups-and-downs he and the Dolphins endured during an 8-9 season.’
Safety Jordan Poyer reuniting with Bills on practice squad
‘The deal is similar to what the team did with former starting safety Micah Hyde last season, signing him to the practice squad in December. Hyde did not end up playing for the Bills, but helped as a support to the defense, specifically the team’s young defensive backs, however, this signing is much earlier in the year.’
Bills reunite with Jordan Poyer as former All-Pro safety heads back to Buffalo after stint with Dolphins
‘This signing may be worth a shot to see whether Poyer can return to something resembling his 2021 season, when he earned All-Pro honors. That year, Poyer amassed 93 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks and five interceptions.’
What Josh Allen Is Doing to Get the Bills That Elusive Super Bowl Win
‘For everyone here, there’s a little bit of a sobering feeling to the idea that Allen will turn 30 in May. It’s a reminder for Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane of how long they’ve been running the Bills. It can also have a way of ratcheting up the angst of long-suffering fans, who know how special what they have in Allen is, and how excruciating it can be to get so close to the NFL’s apex without actually planting your flag on the peak.’