‘Poyer said there were teams that were interested, but after discussing with his wife, he decided to make a decision based on what was going to make him happy long-term. Terms for Poyer’s two-year contract have not been released, but reports circulated that he didn’t receive bigger offers due to his age and there were nearly 20 other starting safeties on the market.’
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Beane: Bills aren't done with moves, but won't be big spenders
‘“We’re trying to work our way out so we don’t have a tear-down,” Beane said. “… We want to be competitive every single year and some years you’re not going to be able to add a big-ticket item. I know that’s sexy to do that and we want as many talented players as we can get, but we have to be responsible because it will pile up.”’
Damar Hamlin ‘trending in the right direction’ for NFL comeback
‘Beame said that the defensive back has at least one more doctor’s appointment, but that things are “trending in the right direction.”’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin appears on special episode of 'The Masked Singer'
‘According to ESPN, the episode was taped in late January. Hamlin told host Nick Cannon that he wanted to make this moment special for Damir. “That’s my world. I put family first, and, you know, he loves ‘Sesame Street’ more than most things, so we had to make it tonight,” Hamlin said.’
Poyer Chooses Friends, Familiarity In Re-Signing With Bills
‘Addressing reporters Thursday upon signing his two-year contract, Poyer laughed about the stir he created upon complaining about the state’s tax rate during a recent podcast episode. “I mean, sorry I said it. I said the truth,” Poyer said. “But that had nothing to do with my decision on whether or not I was going to come here or leave. I didn’t want to leave. I’m home now, and this is where I’m going to finish my career.”’
Bills GM says Damar Hamlin is 'trending in the right direction' as he works towards NFL comeback
‘”We’ll get him through all [medical consultations], and then we’ll make sure all of our medical people are hearing all those opinions on each visit and make sure that we’re all on the same page of what it would look like,” Beane said.’
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.’
Damar Hamlin ‘Trending in Right Direction’ for Return, per Bills GM
‘The latest encouraging update regarding Hamlin continues an unbelievable recovery story. Hamlin, who needed to be revived on the field and then hospitalized for over a week in Cincinnati, is now looking more and more likely to play football again.’
Poyer: Buffalo is where 'I'm going to finish my career'
‘”Ultimately, it came down to what I thought was going to make me happy, and what I thought was going to be best for myself and my family moving forward,” said Poyer during his press conference with the Buffalo media on Thursday in Orchard Park.’
Beane knows 2023 might be toughest year to win AFC East
‘Beane still plans on making moves and looking at players that are still on the market. He has been in close contact with Devin Singletary and they monitor every position say they want to add competition and depth. When it comes to running backs on the roster Beane mentioned that he wants to look at someone who is more of a bigger running back to add to the competition between James Cook and Nyhiem Hines.’
Damar Hamlin ‘has every intention to play’ this season, Bills GM says
‘“Had a great visit with him a couple days ago and he’s in great spirits,” Beane said. “He’s off the ‘world tour’ that he and I laughed about with all the sporting events [Hamlin was invited to] and everything else. He’s dialed in. He definitely has every intention to play.”’
Jordan Poyer speaks about his decision to return to Buffalo
‘”I was seeing just what else was out there and there wasn’t anything,” Poyer said. “Being here was going to make me happy. Being here with the guys that I’m here with. Being here with the community that I’ve grown to love.”‘
Bills reportedly signing QB Allen, WR Harty
‘Kyle Allen is good friends with Josh Allen, and is expected to compete for Buffalo’s backup quarterback job.’
$300M in state aid is going toward constructing new Bills stadium
‘New York State approved the construction of the $1.4 billion stadium on March 28, which will ensure that the Bills stay in western New York for at least the next 30 years. $850 million in funding will come from state taxpayers, including $600 million from the state’s budget and $250 million from Erie County. The NFL and the Bills franchise agreed to pay $550 million toward to new stadium.’
Why Jordan Poyer feels happy and at home in Buffalo, wants to finish his career with the Bills
‘”It came down to what I thought was gonna make me happy and what I thought was gonna be best for myself and my family moving forward, not just in my career but in in life,” Poyer shared. “I don’t know how many more years I have left to play. I have this year guaranteed that I’m gonna be able to play football and be able to play at a high level.”‘