‘A combination of parity, available cap space and willingness to deal draft picks led to an entertaining NFL trade deadline Tuesday, capped by the Buffalo Bills acquiring running back Nyheim Hines from Indianapolis.’
BillsBeat - November 2, 2022
Position grades: Pack's plan for Stefon Diggs shows challenge Bills' foes face
‘Diggs’ movement and Josh Allen’s ability to scramble were the big reasons an anticipated matchup of Diggs vs. the Packers’ No. 1 cornerback, Jaire Alexander, never materialized. None of Diggs’ catches came against Alexander, and Alexander rarely lined up across from Diggs.’
For Fergusons, 'really cool' doubleheader ends without travel issues and wins for Bills, Dolphins
‘Last month, Reid and Blake, along with agent Bruce Tollner, put the plan in motion to charter a plane, allowing their parents to attend Dolphins-Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. and Green Bay Packers-Bills at 8:20 p.m.’
Bills trade for RB Nyheim Hines, send Zack Moss to Colts
‘Hines hasn’t been used much as a ballcarrier in Indianapolis as he has only 300 carries for 1,205 yards and 10 touchdowns, but he has been a key figure in the Colts’ passing game. In his 72 games he has 235 receptions for 1,725 yards and seven TDs.’
Bills trade with Colts right before deadline for running back Nyheim Hines
‘Hines is one of the premier pass-catching backs in the NFL. He’s had at least 40 receptions in each of his first four NFL seasons. He had 25 receptions for 188 yards in seven games this season for a struggling Colts offense.’
Is new Bills RB Nyheim Hines crazy? His punt return mantra says it all
‘“Before I go back there, I say, ‘I don’t care about my life.’ Every time,” Hines told the media in 2021 when asked if it took a certain type of crazy to be a return man.’
Chiefs defender is not happy with Buffalo Bills trading for Nyheim Hines
‘Gay Jr. knows how difficult Hines can be to cover. The back runs a 4.38 40-yard dash and immediately becomes the team’s most explosive back which is saying something considering the team added James Cook in the 2022 NFL Draft.’
Grading Bills’ trades for Nyheim Hines, Dean Marlowe: Is Odell Beckham Jr. signing next?
‘Jordan Poyer is dealing with an elbow injury, perhaps even a re-aggravation of the same issue he dealt with during training camp. If he has to miss multiple games or it’s even more serious, the Bills were looking at a starting duo of Jaquan Johnson and Damar Hamlin. I think the Bills think highly of both players and trust them, but Marlowe adds the kind of veteran presence needed in a depth role.’
Wednesday's Indianapolis Coverage
Unable to increase his role, Colts trade Nyheim Hines to Bills for Zack Moss, 6th-rounder (Indianapolis Star)
5 things to know about new Colts RB Zack Moss (Indianapolis Star)
Colts trade RB Nyheim Hines to Buffalo Bills (Indianapolis Star)
Colts trade Hines, fire Brady as offensive coordinator (Anderson Herald Bulletin)
Colts trade Nyheim Hines to Buffalo (WTTV-TV)
Colts trade Nyheim Hines to Buffalo for Zack Moss and sixth-round pick (WRTV-TV)
Colts trade running back Nyheim Hines to Bills (WTHR-TV)
Colts Trade Nyheim Hines To Buffalo Bills (WFNI-FM)
Colts Acquire RB Zack Moss, Conditional 2023 6th Round Draft Pick From Buffalo Bills In Exchange For RB Nyheim Hines (Colts.com)
Wednesday's Atlanta Coverage
Falcons trade Calvin Ridley to Jaguars; Dean Marlowe to Bills (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Falcons trade safety Dean Marlowe to Buffalo Bills (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Buffalo Bills address needs in acquiring RB Hines, S Marlowe
‘Beane then filled an important depth need on defense by trading a seventh-round pick to acquire safety Dean Marlowe from Atlanta. Marlowe has seven seasons of NFL experience, and is familiar with the Bills defensive scheme after a three-year stint in Buffalo from 2018-20.’
AFC-best Bills trade Zack Moss, pick to Colts for RB Nyheim Hines
‘The Bills, who lead the AFC with a 6-1 record, have been looking to add a dynamic pass-catching back for some time, originally almost closing in on a deal earlier this year for Washington’s J.D. McKissic before he decided to re-sign with the Commanders. The team drafted running back James Cook in the second round, to fill a role as a receiving threat, and he has been developing over the course of the season. His best receiving performance came in this past week’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a 41-yard reception.’
Nyheim Hines trade grades for Bills, Colts: Buffalo adds to potent offense with pass-catching back
‘Hines is a solid addition, but the Bills were unable to get either Christian McCaffrey or Kareem Hunt (or remained in Cleveland) at the deadline. Buffalo instead settled on a complementary piece that should help their offense without totally changing it. The only curious part of this deal was how Buffalo already invested a second-round pick in James Cook, who was drafted to fill a role similar to Hines’.’
Bills Trade for Nyheim Hines From Colts
‘Even though Hines plays as a running back, he actually has more receiving yards (1,725) than rushing yards (1,205) in his fifth year in the league. He has the fifth most receiving yards by a running back in the league since the 2018 season.’
Bills trade Zack Moss, conditional sixth-round pick to Colts for Nyheim Hines
‘The Bills will have Hines under contract for the rest of the 2022 season, and two more years after that with an out clause after this season.’