‘Look closely at Allen’s face. One of the bars of his facemask appears cut off.’
BillsBeat - June 8, 2023
'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.’
Hamlin dons helmet, Oliver, Floyd speak at final open practice of Bills OTAs
‘A few players were missing from action on Tuesday, including wide receiver Stefon Diggs, running back Damien Harris, running back James Cook, tight end Zach Davidson and edge rusher Von Miller. After practice, during his time speaking with the media, Bills general manager said that he believes Diggs, and all players on the Bills’ roster, will attend the team’s mandatory minicamp next week.’
OTA Observations: Dalton Kincaid flashes his first round talent as a frequent Josh Allen target
‘It remains to be seen how Kincaid will fare when defenders are permitted to use more contact in practices and games. Kincaid must prove he can get off the line of scrimmage despite getting chipped or bumped and if he can maintain his concentration on catches with a defender ready to give him a smack.’
Bills notebook: Damar Hamlin returns to practice in full, Leonard Floyd brings punch for pass rush
‘Hamlin took part in stretching, which was customary the first two weeks, but then he was an active participant in special teams and then again during 11-on-11 portions of practice.’
Damar Hamlin fully practicing with Bills months after on-field cardiac arrest
‘“He’s still got more milestones to hit. But to think back, we’re just at the beginning of June, and that was the beginning of January, and we were just hoping he’d live,” Beane said.’
Bills' new stadium will have natural grass playing field
‘”It’s going to be grass like Lambeau has,” Beane said Monday on the Pat McAfee Show. “(It will) have all that coil underneath to keep the field warm, so we’re really excited about that.”‘
Bills' Damar Hamlin Takes Next Step In Recovery By Practicing Fully 6 Months Since Cardiac Arrest
‘“He’s worked really hard on the mental side of this. Physically, he’s all cleared. But this is a real deal from a mental standpoint after you’ve been to where he was,” Beane said. “We’ll continue to ramp him up with helmets on, but that’ll probably be the next big hurdle for him, tackling.”’