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‘The veteran was acquired by the Bills at last year’s in-season trade deadline and was expected to at least serve as the team’s top kick and punt returner. A former change-of-pace back with the Colts, he would’ve also offered experience as a secondary pass catcher.’

‘Hyde has not played in a regular-season game since he suffered a neck injury in Week 2 of the 2022 season. While the injury was supposed to sideline him for the remainder of the season, the Bills designated Hyde to return from injured reserve prior to the start of the postseason. Hyde ended up not playing in the playoffs after Buffalo was dispatched by Cincinnati in the divisional round.’

‘”One thing I do know is it’s hard to win in this league, it’s hard to win consistently in this league,” Allen told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Sports Radio. “But the type of men that we have in this facility, in this locker room, it’s a special group. So I don’t really hear all that outside noise. I know the type of guys that we have, the energy and the juice that we can bring and how special this team can be.”‘

‘Hamlin is assisting a major home renovation for his grandmother, Portia. The 25-year-old will get the opportunity to work alongside former “Survivor” contestant turned contractor Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano and interior designer Sabrina Soto in the episode.’

‘While he won’t start the season on the active roster, Miller has been making strides in his recovery. Bills general manager Brandon Beane told reporters on July 31 that Miller was in a “great spot.” Beane also stressed that the Bills were going to air on the side of caution regarding Miller.’

‘Whether Hamlin would ever play football again was unknown for a lot of the offseason, but the 25-year-old was determined to get back with his team, saying the scary moment on the field was “not the end of my story.” Almost five months after the incident he was cleared to resume football activities, starting with individual drills and OTAs before graduating to a full participant in practice.’

‘Lance is still in the NFC, which is notable. The 49ers were focused on shipping Lance out of the conference to the AFC, according to The Athletic, but that did not happen. In fact, the Buffalo Bills made an offer for Lance, but failed to beat out the Cowboys, per the Mercury News.’

‘Johnson spent the last three seasons with the New York Jets, but was released by the team back in April after tearing his pec during an offseason workout. This report that has Johnson jumping aboard with Buffalo also notes that he has been cleared medically with the pec injury.’

‘All told, the Bills turned the ball over four times. Each of those turnovers resulted in points for the Steelers, starting with Porter’s pick of Barkley.’

‘”When you see my cleats laced up and my helmet and shoulder pads on, there ain’t gonna be no hesitation. Because you can’t play this game like that. You’ll put yourself at more risk by hesitating. When I’m out there, I’m just not thinking twice, I’m just playing my game and playing how I was taught to play since I was my little brother’s age.”‘

‘”Trying to look forward, it just creates a lot of anxiety, a lot of unnecessary feelings,” he said. “If you stay in the moment, it allows you to process it when you’re there.”‘

‘Allen joined FanDuel’s Kay Adams on “Up & Adams” and weighed in on Kelce’s plan to gift Swift a friendship bracelet with his number on it. Asked what he would have use to attract a global superstar like Swift, Allen swatted down Kelce’s present. “Not friendship bracelets,” Allen said.’

‘”No one called on Diggs,” Beane said on “The Pat McAfee Show” this week. “I think people know that he’s ours, and we wouldn’t (do that) — even if there was an issue — and he was never asking to be traded. That never came up. I’ve got a great relationship with his agent, Adisa Bakari. So it was truly never an issue. It was just more us getting in a room and talking through how last season finished and getting on the same page.”‘

‘”I feel like Gabe Davis will have a breakout year,” Diggs said. “I feel like he had got nicked up a little early last year, but I think this year he’s gonna have an amazing year. He’s damn near WR1 in my eyes. I feel like if I wasn’t here, Gabe Davis would be a WR1 and it’s something that I can hang my hat on when I say that. He’s an extremely hard worker.”‘

‘”It feels amazing [to be back],” Hamlin said Monday at a post-practice press conference. “It’s a rollercoaster of emotions. I was kind of all over the place being back for the first time. God doesn’t make mistakes, I’m on God’s timing. As much as the NFL is on schedule, this is God’s timing. That’s my strength in all this right now. I pretty much lost my life playing this sport, so to come back and do it all again, it’s all over the place. I’m rooted in my faith. I’m rooted in love from my family, my teammates, and love all around the world.”‘