‘“I just think I’m blessed,” he said Wednesday. “Sometimes, it is a little breathtaking, or you can’t find the right words on how to describe it. It’s been a heck of a run. I think the joy I have of playing football is the No. 1 thing that fuels this – of going out there and just putting everything that’s not on the field on the sideline, and then after that I get to enjoy a pretty great life with a great family, a great-to-be, future wife.’
BillsBeat - March 13, 2025
Ryan O'Halloran: Buffalo Bills improved after busier-than-expected opening to free agency
‘The Bills shouldn’t be quaking about the rest of the AFC East.’
Buffalo Bills bring back safety to compete for starting job in 2025: Contract details
‘The general consensus was that Hamlin was going to have a market in unrestricted free agency because he does have 27 career starts with the Bills, but that apparently did not materialize for the former sixth-round pick who turns 27 in two weeks.’
Buffalo Bills sign veteran to provide depth at safety, special teams
‘Forrest entered the league as a fifth-round pick in 2021 and actually started 11 of 17 games in 2022, a year in which he made 88 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and one recovery.’
Buffalo Bills sign veteran defensive tackle who has started more than 100 NFL games
‘The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder entered the league in 2017 as a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns, and that began a journey that took him to every AFC North team except the Baltimore Ravens as he also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and most recently, three years with the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Bills trade former first-round pick to Cowboys: Here's what they got in return
‘On the surface, yes, it’s not much of a return for the Bills, but given the way Elam has played in his first three years in the NFL, it’s understandable. The key part of the deal is the Bills will save around $2.5 million on the salary cap, something they could not have done had they just released him.’
Buffalo Bills shock fans by bringing back safety on one-year deal
‘The signing was met with some criticism and surprise on Wednesday by fans. Many believed the Bills would look to upgrade at the position or prioritize the safety position in the NFL Draft. Second-year safety Cole Bishop is expected to be one of the team’s starters alongside veteran Taylor Rapp. Hamlin provides some veteran depth with a deep understanding of the Bills’ scheme.’
Buffalo Bills sign former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle to surprising 1-year deal
‘That’s a sizable number for a soon-to-be 31 year old without a ton of production over the past few seasons. Ogunjobi’s athletic profile fits what the Bills usually look for in players. He’s fast and explosive. That just hasn’t led to a ton of big plays in Pittsburgh. It’s important to note that Ogunjobi’s best seasons came in Cleveland and Cincinnati where he played in a 4-3 defense. The Steelers play a 3-4.’
Buffalo Bills trading first-round draft bust to the Dallas Cowboys
‘Elam started just 12 games in three seasons after the Bills traded up for him in the 2022 NFL Draft. A good chunk of the fan base has long viewed Elam as a draft bust because of his inability to secure a spot in the starting lineup. Rising star Christian Benford was a sixth-round pick by the Bills in the same draft that they selected Elam. Benford has since become one of the starters at the position.’
Darrick Forrest ‘is immediately the best safety’ on Buffalo Bills (What they’re saying)
‘Forrest, 25, will not go down as Buffalo’s splashiest signing, but it could be considered their best value. Sources tell Syracuse.com that Forrest’s one-year deal is worth $1.337 million.;
5 thoughts and a grade on Bills signing receiver Josh Palmer
‘Grade: B+.’
Josh Allen was willing to take less money so the Bills could distribute it around him
‘Josh Allen knew Buffalo was the right place for him during his pre-draft in 2018.’
Buffalo Bills extend Damar Hamlin contract with one-year deal
‘Hamlin, 26, is coming off of one of the best years in his career. In 2024, the fourth-year safety recorded 89 tackles (including two for a loss), plus career highs in passes defensed (5) and interceptions (2). Hamlin also recorded his first career fumble recovery last season.’
Bills to re-sign Hamlin. Buffalo also adds defensive tackle Ogunjobi to 1-year deal, AP source says
‘Hamlin, a pending unrestricted free agent, returns to Buffalo after starting 14 games last season in continuing a remarkable comeback for a player who had a near-death experience two years ago. Hamlin chose to resume his career after he went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati in January 2023.’
Cowboys acquire cornerback Kaiir Elam from Bills in trade involving 3 draft picks
‘Elam joins a group with two established starters in Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland, but Diggs might not be ready for the start of the season coming off the 2021 All-Pro’s second major knee surgery in as many years.’