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‘“I’m trying to dive in deeper with [offensive coordinator Ken] Dorsey, just trying to be the best leader, teammate and quarterback that I need to be for this team, to win football games,” said Allen on Tuesday with the media in Orchard Park. “You’ve got to look from within, like taking care of myself on the field. Whether it’s taking hits or protecting the football, not putting the ball in harm’s way, just finding better ways.”‘

‘“I wouldn’t be able to do this without a really strong staff on the defensive side, in particular in this case,” McDermott said.’

‘Tremaine Edmunds’ departure in free agency leaves an important hole at linebacker. Every Bills defensive tackle is under contract for only this upcoming season. The offensive line last year wasn’t great. And of course there’s always a draft-a-running-back crowd. To my eyes and ears the most popular idea for the Bills, however, is wide receiver.’

‘In an emotional and powerful meeting with the media on Tuesday at One Bills Drive, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his intentions about his future very clear.’

‘”If I was in Vegas right now, putting money down, I would say if we were going to do anything, it would be more likely to go back than go up,” Beane said with a chuckle. “But listen, you’re talking to a guy who gets antsy at times and goes up and gets guys. Vegas probably would still go against what I just suggested would happen.”‘

‘”Damar saw his last specialist on Friday,” the Bills general manager said during a press conference on Tuesday.’

‘Klein signed with the Bills as a free agent prior to 2020 after spending seven seasons in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints. He playing 31 games over two seasons with the Bills, starting 15 of them.’

‘Phase 1 activities shall be limited to strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation only.’

‘Jarvis entered the NFL in 2022 as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State University, signing with the Detroit Lions. Jarvis was waived by the Lions in August of 2022.’

‘After four seasons originally spent in Buffalo, Lawson then signed with the Miami Dolphins in free agency before being traded to the Houston Texans in 2021. He never played a snap in Houston before he was then traded to the New York Jets , where he played in 14 games before being released in January of 2022.’

‘NFL reporter Ari Meirov had the original report of the signing, saying his one-year deal was worth $3 million.’

‘The next step of this process will see the finalized documents submitted to the Erie County Legislature, where they will commence a 30-day review period to approve and sign off on the stadium project.’

‘After making a two-year stop with the Arizona Cardinals, Phillips re-signed with the Bills on a one-year deal last offseason. Despite battling through injury for most of the 2022 season, Phillips was able to play 12 games, registering 20 tackles, three tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, and 1.5 sacks.’

‘I asked each of their recent head coaches on Tuesday at the annual NFL League Meetings at the Arizona Baltimore Hotel, what the Bills are getting in each player? Here is some of what each coach had to say…’.

‘“He’s on the Arizona Cardinals,” Beane said when asked about a potential interest in Hopkins. “What I would say is social media is social media. Don’t take that too far.”’