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‘The new “Madden,” set for an Aug. 18 worldwide release, commemorates one of the game’s most dynamic players at the most important position, with Allen fresh off his third straight season with at least 40 combined touchdowns. It also comes just a year after the NFL rallied around Allen’s team following the tragedy-turned-inspiration of Damar Hamlin.’

‘This is the first time in an OTA that is open to the media that Hamlin was spotted making this type of progress.’

‘This is a notable addition for a Bills team that has Super Bowl expectations coming into 2023 as Floyd not only will be able to be a key member off the edge, but he also has championship pedigree. The 30-year-old spent the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, including the 2021 season when the organization was able to win Super Bowl LVI. In that victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Floyd made his presence felt with five tackles and a sack.’

‘Floyd was released by L.A. earlier this offseason but finds himself in an ideal situation with Buffalo while also reuniting with fellow pass rusher Von Miller, who he played alongside during that Super Bowl run in 2021. Miller is coming off a torn ACL that erased a chunk of his 2022 season, so Floyd could be asked to carry some extra weight early as Miller finds his footing.’

‘Oliver’s new AAV of $17 million ranks No. 13 in the NFL among defensive tackles. The defensive tackle market has been hot this offseason, with Jeffery Simmons, Dexter Lawrence and Daron Payne signing big extensions that put them behind Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald.’

‘Miller added that he doesn’t want to rush things if he’s not really ready, but noted that he has confidence in the people helping him rehabilitate, and that gives him the confidence that he’ll be able to get back on the field as soon as possible. He did let on that it could take longer than he wants, but that the latest he could see himself returning is Week 6.’

‘Tight ends tend to take a few years to really round into major contributors. It’s tough for them to even get on the field all that often as rookies because they have so many responsibilities as run-blockers, pass-blockers and receivers. The Bills also already have Dawson Knox at tight end, and while he is a bit of a different player than Kincaid, who was essentially used as a slot receiver by Utah (he aligned there on 55% of his snaps, per PFF), he has been in the league for a few years and likely has a better handle on the demands of the position.’

‘The 25-year-old was spotted at the Bills’ OTAs doing individual drills on Tuesday.’

‘Although you’d think the snow would be an advantage for Buffalo, former Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie said it actually hurt the team and that the Bills would have been better off if the game had been played indoors.’

‘”We’re more of an 11 [one running back, one tight end, and three wide receivers] team, but again. with [Kincaid], we’re kind of an 11.5 when he’s in the game. It’s not two true Y’s [tight ends who exclusively line up on the end of scrimmage next to the offensive line]. [Kincaid is] a piece that can work the the inside of the field for us, and we’re excited to get him here. Really good hands.”‘

‘”Well, now you’re a real Bills fan,” Allen told McIlroy. “You’re going to have Bills mafia calling you.”‘

‘”Until me or [Burrow] or anybody else can win a Super Bowl, I think Pat’s kind of the clear No. 1 right now,” Allen said. “He’s been playing at such a high level for so long and he’s got the rings to prove it.”‘

‘”It’s official I’m a @buffalobills!!! I’m so grateful and excited for this opportunity this moment I’ve dreamt about for four years. I’m back!!!!!!!”‘

‘Another mission of Hamlin’s right now is making sure the money donated to his charity is going to the right places. Hamlin set up the Chasing M’s Foundation in college, and thanks to fans and players, $10 million has been donated. The GoFundMe has more than $9.1 million and another $1 million was donated to a fundraiser set up by The Giving Back Fund.’

‘One piece of information from this meeting that was rather notable is that the district attorney’s office concluded Araiza left the home an hour before evidence suggested the alleged gang rape would have occurred.’