‘Walker, 23, is a 6-foot-2, 203-pounder who spent his final college season at Arkansas. He made 11 starts for the Razorbacks, finishing with 52 tackles, one sack and one pick-six. Prior to that, he played at Louisville for one season and for Oklahoma from 2022-24. He made nine starts during the 2024 season, finishing with 24 tackles, one forced fumble and one interception.’
Archives for August 18, 2026
This Bills rookie built his NFL dream on repetition
‘Unfortunately for him, there was no consistency to find in the 29-14 preseason opening victory over the Carolina Panthers because the Bills never punted in the game. All Doman did was hold for all of Tyler Bass’ placekicks, though that was significant because it indicates he’s the clear frontrunner in his battle against veteran Mitch Wishnowsky.’
Bills wide receiver beckons defender before delivering ‘completely maniacal’ hit
‘”Waving a defender to you cause you want to deliver a hit in the preseason is completely maniacal,” NFL analyst Warren Sharp posted on X.’
Bills rookies waste little time getting Joe Brady’s attention
‘“Nothing drives me more crazy than when people are like, ‘It’s the preseason,’” Brady said. “No, we’re going to compete in everything we do. The standard is the standard.”‘
Buffalo Bills re-sign player 3 days after releasing him, cut rookie fullback
‘The Bills signed Reese on Monday, just three days after releasing the linebacker, and released undrafted rookie fullback Jackson Acker.’
Buffalo named the most passionate NFL market in America and it’s not even close
‘Buffalo had an average index score of 208, more than twice the benchmark of 100 for the average NFL market.’
How Joe Brady and Todd Monken’s agreement will affect Bills-Browns preseason game
‘Browns head coach Todd Monken told the media on Monday that he and Bills head coach Joe Brady reached an agreement on how they’ll get work for their starters this week. “We both talked about that if we see out of our ones (starters), our old players, on Thursday, they would not play in the game. We agreed upon that,” Monken told the media. “The plan is that we’ll play our ones a significant amount against each other on Thursday in a controlled environment… and see where we’re at.”’
39th annual Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Classic kicks off in Batavia
‘The golf tournament has been a regular staple in the local area, raising money to support the Kelly for Kids Foundation.’
Bills defensive back Jordan Hancock finding his role after rollercoaster rookie season
‘An entire rookie season was spent dipping in and out of the line, learning two positions and doing it all with a shoulder that required surgery during the offseason.’
Bills fans fume over $2.2 billion stadium during first preseason game: ‘Extremely weird’
‘“How can that possibly be something that would be in our face during the game?” one Bills fan told local Rochester news WROC TV reporter Caleb Carr while attending the team’s 29-14 preseason victory over the Panthers. “Here we are, and I’m watching through the glass like I’m at the neighbor’s house.”’
Nielsen’s new ‘Fandom Index’ ranks Bills fans first; Giants, Jets fans last
‘According to the inaugural “Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index” from media audience research firm Nielsen, the Buffalo Bills have the best fandom in the league. Bills fans scored 208 on the new index, which takes into account eight key metrics, Nielsen announced in a press release.’
Bills president tells AP new grass field held up well despite a few divots in preseason opener
‘“From a playability and safety perspective, everybody’s very happy,” Guelli said. “It’s Year 1. So it’s a brand new field and it’s going to take time for the foundation to build up. So some of the things people saw in the game, those will dissipate over time.”’
Bills new stadium facing early criticisms on grass conditions: ‘The field is a—’
‘Buffalo’s home ground sparkles in the sunlight. But the utility of its new pasture, which at times looked wretched and weary during the Bills’ preseason opener against the Panthers, has left something to be desired thus far.’
Anonymous NFL player blasts Bills new Highmark Stadium with brutal six-word review
‘”The field is so (expletive) right now,” one anonymous player said. The same player then also said the following: “But it’s early.”‘
Bills bring back linebacker Otis Reese IV to roster
‘This is Reese’s second time on the roster this preseason. He was signed back on Aug. 6 after the Bills placed linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles on Injured Reserve. He was then released on Aug. 14 to make room for the return of safety Wande Owens.’