‘Cook wore No. 4 during his time at Georgia from 2018-21. As a senior, Cook ran for 728 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 6.4 yards per carry. He also caught 27 passes for 284 yards and four touchdowns while helping the Bulldogs capture their first national title in over 40 years.’
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Bills’ Damar Hamlin meets with President Joe Biden, both say it was ‘an honor’
‘Biden wrote, “Damar Hamlin’s courage, resilience, and spirit inspired the American people. And what’s more: he turned recovery into action — and our country is better for it. It was my honor to have him and his family here today.”‘
Bills release stunning new renderings of their proposed $1.4 billion stadium that’s scheduled to open in 2026
‘Not only did the team release several images of what the outdoor area is going to look like, but the Bills showed several renderings of a bar area that’s expected to be inside the stadium. For the first time, the team also released an image of what the interior bowl is going to look like for someone sitting near the 50-yard line.’
2023 NFL free agency: Bills add former Patriots RB Damien Harris after losing Devin Singletary, per report
‘A third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Harris enjoyed a productive four-year run with the Patriots. He ran for 691 yards and two touchdowns in 2020 while averaging five yards-per-carry. In 2021, Harris set career-highs with 929 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 15 games while helping the Patriots clinch a playoff berth.’
Bills release Isaiah McKenzie, saving more than $2 million against this year’s salary cap
‘McKenzie responded to the release by showing gratitude to the team.’
Bills’ Damar Hamlin among top 25 in NFL’s performance-based pay distribution for 2022 season
‘The NFL on Friday announced its performance-based pay distribution for the 2022 season, and Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was among the top earners, as he will receive an additional $652,470 for his performance last year.’
Bills’ Damar Hamlin is ‘dialed in’ with ‘every intention to play,’ after suffering cardiac arrest on the field
‘NFL medical director Allen Sills said when the time comes, consultants will sit down with Hamlin, his family and his agents to lay out the information they have on the situation, including any possible risks.’
2023 NFL free agency: Pro Bowler Jordan Poyer re-signing with Bills on two-year deal
‘In 2021, Poyer recorded five interceptions and three sacks while helping Buffalo win its second consecutive division title. He helped the Bills win the AFC East for a third straight season in 2022 after making four interceptions in 12 regular-season games.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs joins list of Buffalo stars restructuring their contracts, per report
‘The added cap space makes the Bills a player in free agency moving forward. While several notable players have already found new teams, there are still plenty of good players to be had with free agent season still in its infancy.’
NFL free agency 2023: Bills’ Nyheim Hines restructures contract to remain in Buffalo, per report
‘Hines is set to convert part of his base salary into a signing bonus to help provide some cap relief for Buffalo ahead of free agency. While this does help the team out, the added incentives to his contract do give Hines the chance to earn more than the $4.79 million he was originally due in 2023. Prior to this restructure, Hines was set to count $4.79 million against the Bills salary cap for next season.’
Bills restructuring Josh Allen and Von Miller’s contracts, clear over $30 million in cap space, per report
‘The added cap space makes the Bills a player in free agency moving forward. While several notable players have already found new teams, there are still plenty of good players to be had with free agent season still in its infancy.’
Bills to sign former Cowboys guard Connor McGovern to three-year, $23 million contract, per report
‘McGovern, a former third-round pick back in 2019, was used in a rotational role during his first two seasons (including as a fullback at times) before taking over as the Cowboys’ starting left guard in 2022. With the team seemingly looking to retain Tyron Smith, Terence Steele and Tyler Smith, there is less room for him in the lineup in 2023.’
Bills, Matt Milano agree to two-year contract extension, locking up first-team All-Pro LB through 2026 season
‘Milano and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt are the only players in the NFL with 25 or more tackles for loss and multiple interceptions since the start of the 2021 season. The Bills have allowed an average of 17.4 points per game in that span, the fewest in the league.’
Stefon Diggs still confused about Bills’ 2022 divisional playoff loss to Bengals: ‘It doesn’t make sense’
Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier to take 2023 season off from coaching, planning to return in 2024
‘Frazier signed on to be the Bills defensive coordinator in 2017, and has served as Sean McDermott’s assistant head coach since 2020 as well. Under his guidance, Buffalo has consistently had one of the best defenses in the NFL. In 2022, Buffalo had the No. 6 defense in the league, allowing an average of 319.1 yards of total offense per game. The Bills also had the No. 5 run defense (104.6 rushing yards per game), and the No. 2 scoring defense in the league (17.9 points allowed per game).’