‘Wide receiver Khalil Shakir was rolled up on during the team’s stadium practice. On Sunday, head coach Sean McDermott revealed that Shakir is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is ‘week-to-week.”‘
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‘Shakir was hurt on Thursday. He was blocking on a run play, and he was rolled up on. He limped off to the side and sat on the training table to get some work done.’
James Cook sits out Sunday’s practice, citing “business” as his excuse
‘Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract and scheduled to make $5.271 million in base salary. He’s made it known for several months that he wants a contract extension and wants to be paid in-line with some of the top running back deals in the NFL.’
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook appears to be “hold-in” at training camp
‘Cook spoke to The Buffalo News’ Katherine Fitzgerald and ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg. When asked why he did not suit up for practice, Cook responded, “business.”‘
James Cook’s ‘business’ pause raises contract questions at Bills camp
‘Coach Sean McDermott didn’t say anything about the starting running back during his Sunday morning news conference. The Bills also didn’t reference him during an injury announcement, where they listed wide receiver Khalil Shakir and cornerback Maxwell Hairston as “week to week” with injuries.’
Cook’s non-participation tops takeaways from Day 8 of Bills training camp
‘Instead, the running back was off to the side, watching in street clothes before heading over to the bike to do work alongside some of the injured players on the team.’
Sixth-round rookie enters loaded cornerback room
‘Joining a crowded room as a rookie is not easy, but Dorian Strong is ready to embrace the challenge. “The cream is always going to rise to the top,” said the rookie from Virginia Tech.’
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‘”It’s time for us to go. We got to get some work done and move this team forward,” McDermott said. “So, the reps that we had cut last week, we’re still only working with two groups. Last week, we were down to a group and a half. It’s not conducive, so we got to do what we need to do to move our team forward and get them ready to perform.”‘
Bills WR Khalil Shakir and CB Maxwell Hairston listed ‘week to week’ with injuries
‘Specifically, he shared that first-round cornerback Maxwell Hairston and wide receiver Khalil Shakir are both “week-to-week” with injuries. Shakir suffered a high ankle sprain during Friday’s Return of the Blue & Red practice.’
Joe Andreessen’s role with Bills is growing, plus camp standouts, storylines, trends to watch
‘“They’re expecting more out of me this year. It’s exciting they’re giving me the opportunity, and it’s something to lock in for,” Andreessen told The Buffalo News of his second training camp. “Wake up, take it personally, go out there and make sure I’m confident.”’
Bills Mailbag: Team chemistry, ‘Hard Knocks’ impact and training camp surprises
‘With a slew of wide receivers injured, other players are getting a chance to build that trust, too. That is something I’ll be keeping an eye on this week – who from lower on the depth chart looks strong with Allen? I loved the deep pass to Stephen Gosnell earlier this week. Kristian Wilkerson also got some added first-team reps. It is early for some of those guys to see if the trust is there, but there is certainly more opportunity than before as receivers like Elijah Moore and Tyrell Shavers work their way back onto the field after missing some time.’
Marv Levy turns 100: Milestone produces trip down memory lane for Bills coach, family
‘The Levy-to-Buffalo ties remain sturdy. Last year, several of his former players and Mary Wilson, widow of Ralph Wilson, traveled to Chicago to celebrate Marv’s birthday. Fran texts every day with best friend Virginia Nanula, whose late husband, Savino, co-founded Tops Markets. The Levys may not live in Buffalo, but a part of Buffalo lives in them.’
It’s Marv Levy’s 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at his time with the Bills
‘”The reason Levy is here now is his organizational ability, his skills at motivating players and his knack for focusing on a goal and sending his teams in pursuit of it,” then-Buffalo News sports editor Larry Felser writes. The next week, the Bills defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Levy’s first game as head coach.”‘
Beloved Bills coach celebrates 100th birthday and his legacy is still going strong
‘Beloved Bills coach celebrates 100th birthday and his legacy is still going strong.’
Nine legendary quotes from Bills coach Marv Levy: His best ‘Marvisms’
‘Perhaps the most recognized Marvism as we reporters liked to call them, because it still lives on today and probably will for as long as the Bills franchise exists. But here are a few of my other personal favorites…’.