‘“I just feel like we have to execute at a higher level with certain things to pick up that slack,” said cornerback Taron Johnson. “It’s going to be a challenge but every team has to deal with stuff like this. It’s no different for us.”’
BillsBeat - December 8, 2022
Von Miller out for season with torn ACL
‘A torn ACL usually requires 9-12 months for recovery, meaning Miller is likely to miss time next season — similar to Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White, who tore an ACL last Thanksgiving and didn’t return to the lineup until this Thanksgiving.’
Bills encouraged by White's progress upon return to lineup
‘”We’re really encouraged by his play,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “The fact that he was able to play an extended number of snaps compared to what he had gotten a week before is really good for us and really bodes well for the future. His cover ability, his tackling, everything about what he did only raised our confidence level in watching him play.”‘
Bills’ Von Miller, out for the season with an ACL tear, speaks in video to fans
‘In a video to fans, Miller spoke to Bills fans. He said he’ll be back and better than ever and he’s in a good spot mentally. “I love you guys and I appreciate you guys,” he said.’
Bills say Von Miller (knee) is out for the remainder of 2022 season
‘”It turned out that he got an ACL repair in there so he’ll be out for the year,” McDermott said. “Very unfortunate situation for Von obviously and our team. We care for him obviously, like we would any player. We know how much this means to him in terms of playing and being with the team. So we look forward to getting him back, obviously off the field for the rest of the season and his leadership. And we’re certainly thinking about him as he recovers here.”‘
Bills GM Brandon Beane gives insight into Von Miller's ACL surgery and what's next in his recovery
‘”We decided last week that he did need a scope. He kind of let it all calm down, and multiple opinions. We sent him to Dallas on Monday (for evaluation and scope),” Beane said. “He had some concern about the looseness of his knee. And so, he – I knew Monday night that this was a real potential, crossing our fingers.”‘
"We're better equipped now to adapt" | Bills playing with momentum, energy heading into Jets rematch
‘”Tackling is a huge emphasis,” Poyer said. “We’re going to have to be able to tackle their running backs, and the receivers when they make catches, we’re going to have to be able to bring them down to the ground.”‘
BillsBeat - December 7, 2022
12-week report: Bills position grades up despite NFL's sixth toughest schedule
‘The only unit that’s down from last season is defensive backfield, which is no surprise since the Bills have been playing almost the entire season without cornerback Tre’Davious White and safety Micah Hyde.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Bills safety Jordan Poyer makes 12-year old fan's day, creates memory for himself
‘“Just to think a kid here calls me a hero and some of the things he’s gone through, I felt like it was a great opportunity to try and impact him as much as I can, show him some positive light,” he told The Buffalo News. “His letter was very, very detailed and very organized, and I had to read it twice because it didn’t sound like it was coming from a sixth-grader.”’
Dion Dawkins named Bills' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
‘“It caught me completely off guard,” Dawkins said. “A very emotional moment. I’m very thankful to even have that moment, and just to be honored in that moment and in that group of other great men. It’s a special thing, it truly is.”’
Keeping work local, involving small businesses focuses for Bills stadium construction
‘“It’s our job to make sure we create opportunities and open the door, and it’s your job to walk through the door,” said Deborah Pereira, vice president and program CEO at Gilbane Building Co., one of the project’s general contractors. “As you can imagine, on a job of this size, the process is not going to be simple, but we are hoping to make it consistent.”’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen wants to help pay your bills. What the Valley native’s doing.
‘Allen, the star signal-caller for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, has teamed up with Colorado-based ForgiveCo PBC Inc., a public benefit company, to buy chunks of debt adding up to $10 million for people in financial hardship. But instead of collecting what’s owed, the program writes off the debt, eliminating the consumer’s obligation.’
Lockport student gets surprise visit from Bills star after helping his community
‘Because of his commitment to making the day better for others, AAA decided to return the favor to him. They brought Tanner to the AAA offices, and surprised him with Dion Dawkins, who’s a part of AAA’s newest Member Connection.’
Bills release WR Marquez Stevenson
‘However, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that it is a procedural move that allows the team to sign him to the practice squad, given he clears waivers.’
Josh Allen to help eliminate over $10 million of debt in Buffalo, Wyoming, California
‘According to ForgiveCo, people and brands pair with the public benefit corporation (PBC) to help communities in need by purchasing their debt in bundles, like debt collectors do. Rather than collecting, however, they forgive the debt to help those in financial need. Josh Allen is the latest to pair with the company, they said.’