‘Some Bills fans might be wary of Allen’s selection, thanks to the infamous Madden curse. Some players have suffered injuries, posted disappointing seasons, or descended into madness (looking at you, Antonio Brown) shortly after being named the Madden cover athlete, but Mahomes’ Super Bowl 54 victory in the same season he donned the Madden cover might have put the curse to rest.’
BillsBeat - June 8, 2023
Bills sign cornerback Cameron Dantzler to one-year contract
‘Dantzler was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round (89th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he started 10 of 11 games at cornerback with three tackles for loss and two interceptions.’
Josh Allen named cover athlete for EA Madden NFL 24
‘Allen becomes the first player in Bills history to be named the cover athlete for the EA Madden NFL franchise. He is also the first player since 2021 to grace the cover of the popular video game after the company honored the legacy of the late John Madden last year.’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen chosen as the cover athlete for Madden 24
‘Allen tweeted photos of the covers and said “A childhood dream come true 🙏”‘
‘A childhood dream come true’: Josh Allen named Madden NFL 24 cover athlete
‘Allen will be the 24th active NFL player, 10th quarterback and first member of the Bills to appear on the Madden cover since EA Sports began showcasing the league’s stars in 1998.’
Could Josh Allen suffer from the “Madden Curse?”
‘The beginning of the curse is typically attributed to former San Francisco 49ers running back Garrison Hearst. Hearst was the first-ever athlete to be featured in the game, on the cover of the international edition of Madden NFL 99.’
Did you notice this glitch in the Josh Allen Madden cover?
‘Look closely at Allen’s face. One of the bars of his facemask appears cut off.’
'A childhood dream come true' | Bills' Josh Allen on cover of Madden NFL 24
‘Madden 24 releases on August 18, with deluxe and standard editions. Fans who preorder get early access, special in-game bills gear, and a Josh Allen elite player item.’
Bills sign CB Cameron Dantzler to 1-year deal
‘Dantzler will now join the CB room with Kaiir Elam, Christian Benford, Taron Johnson, Dane Jackson, Tre’Davious White, along with a few others.’
Bills QB Josh Allen featured on 'Madden NFL 24' cover
‘It marks the first time in franchise history that any Bills player has been featured on the cover of Madden and Allen is just the 10th QB in NFL history to be chosen for the Madden cover.’
Bills sign CB Cameron Dantzler
‘The CB has racked up three interceptions, 17 passes defensed, six tackles for loss, 149 total tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 35 career games.’
BillsBeat - June 7, 2023
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver intends to 'outplay' value of new contract – 'Just sit back and watch'
‘“I feel comfortable here, I love it here, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” Oliver said Tuesday, a day after signing a four-year, $68 million contract extension ($45 million guaranteed). “I wouldn’t want any (other) fan base than ours. When you’re driving down Big Tree (Road) and people kind of know your car and you’re driving by, they go, ‘Let’s go, Ed,’ that’s nothing like I’ve ever seen before.”’
Observations: Damar Hamlin has his helmet back, and takes interception the distance
‘“Really proud of him to take that next step,” Beane said Tuesday. “Obviously, you guys have seen him out here working out. … Just so proud of him and thrilled for where he’s at in his journey.”’
Leslie Frazier sought and obtained permission from Bills before embarking on practice tour
‘A league source told The Buffalo News on Tuesday that Frazier sought and obtained permission from the Bills before making those visits. The source noted the visits were permitted with the understanding that Frazier would not discuss scheme or personnel with the teams he spent time with. Of course, that works in both directions, as those teams would also expect Frazier not to report back to the Bills on schemes or personnel he observed.’
Inside Bills OTAs week 3 practice: Damar Hamlin works in team drills, Dalton Kincaid update
‘Hamlin was a full participant in team drills and even had a few plays come his way throughout the afternoon. Bills general manager Brandon Beane was in the hospital with Hamlin’s parents after he suffered cardiac arrest and needed to be revived. When Hamlin took the field in practice last week, Beane texted his parents right after to just celebrate the progress.’