‘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.’
BillsBeat - June 7, 2023
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.”’
Damar Hamlin wears helmet for first time as full participant at Bills OTAs
‘ESPN did add that Hamlin had a bit of an injury scare during the practice session, though, as he went up for a contested ball and was slow to get up. He was with trainers looking at his right arm/shoulder area, and he was seen throwing his helmet in frustration.’
Damar Hamlin dons helmet, practices in Bills' team drills
‘Hamlin, with cameras pointed in his and Floyd’s direction, formed a heart with his hands and put up three fingers on each hand, symbolizing his number. It was the first time in an OTA practice open to the media that Hamlin wore his helmet and fully participated, a significant step toward playing football after suffering cardiac arrest during a game at the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2.’
Damar Hamlin a full participant in practice five months after suffering cardiac arrest during game
‘This is the first time in an OTA that is open to the media that Hamlin was spotted making this type of progress.’
Bills add Leonard Floyd in late NFL free-agency splash: Veteran signs one-year deal worth reported $7 million
‘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.’
Hamlin fully participates, Floyd makes debut as Bills hit final week of OTAs
‘The Bills’ new edge rusher joined his teammates on the field outside the ADPRO Sports Training Center for the first time after signing a one-year contract on Tuesday, which ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler says is worth, at least, $7 million and up to $9 million.’
Bills sign pass rusher Leonard Floyd to one-year contract
‘To make room for Floyd on the 90-man roster, the Bills have released undrafted free agent running back Isaiah Bowser.’
Beane updates cap space as details of Oliver, Floyd deals emerge
‘However, he is also projecting them to be $3-5 million over the cap when they have to cut down to their final 53-man roster, and all of those salaries count. The general manager said that’s projecting who will make the roster, while also considering guarantees, and with no injuries.’
Leonard Floyd couldn't be happier to join Bills
‘”It’s the people. I feel like if you have great people in the building, they bring out the best in the players. I feel that way with the Bills,” said Floyd. “I might just play my best ball on the Bills just being around great people and great teammates.”‘
Holcomb feels comfortable working with McDermott again
‘“There was a level of comfort for me, in terms of terminology. There’s similarities, but there’s also differences as well,” said Holcomb ahead of Tuesday’s session of OTAs at One Bills Drive.’
4 takeaways from Bills OTA: Ed Oliver expects to ‘shut up’ detractors, Leonard Floyd chasing another ring in Buffalo
‘The Bills got Floyd for a bit of a bargain. The 30-year-old agreed to a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $9 million with incentives ($7 million base salary). That’s slightly less than the $10 million Floyd earned last year with the LA Rams, and significantly below his nearly $14 million market value, as calculated by Spotrac.’