‘Cook took to Instagram and posted a photo of himself from the AFC Championship Game on his story with an hourglass emoji and a devil emoji, hinting that Year No. 4 is loading for him in a Bills uniform.’
BillsBeat - February 26, 2025
Brandon Beane says he 'won't flinch' to make any move if it helps Bills
‘”Anything that’s right that can help our team, yes, I would not flinch,” Beane said. “I say this on the golf course, ‘I’m a lot of things but scared ain’t one of them.”
Bills sign Khalil Shakir to four-year contract extension
‘Shakir was a former fifth-round pick (148th overall) of the Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Boise State University. Despite a bit of a slower start to his career in Buffalo, Shakir has really blossomed into, arguably, Allen’s No. 1 target in the clutch over the last two seasons.
'James speaks from the heart': Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane addresses James Cook demands
‘”I love James,” Beane said. “James speaks from the heart. He means well and I want him here like a lot of guys. The business is the business, would I prefer we don’t take the business outside? Yes, I think that’s always the best way to handle it. But just because we’re not on the same page today doesn’t mean we wouldn’t be tomorrow, two weeks, two months, two years. We’ll see.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir agrees to four-year contract extension
‘Coming into the 2024 season, Shakir was the lone Bills wide receiver who returned from the previous season and his chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen showed. He led the Bills in targets (100), receptions (76) and yards (821) — all of which were also career highs. He also set a career-high with four touchdown receptions.’
Bills, WR Khalil Shakir agree to 4-year extension
‘The deal is worth up to $60.2 million with $32 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.’
Bills hire Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator, Ryan Nielsen as senior defensive assistant
‘Veteran coach Chris Tabor was named special teams coordinator, replacing Matthew Smiley. Head coach Sean McDermott also hired Ryan Nielsen as senior defensive assistant, Jason Rebrovich as assistant defensive line coach, and Mike Pellegrino to coach nickel cornerbacks.’
Bills season ticket prices going up for final season at Highmark Stadium
‘The team announced Monday that season ticket prices will rise by an average of 12% for the final season at Highmark Stadium. General admission packages range from $684-$2,303 per seat, with the average price sitting at $1,283.’
Season ticket package prices announced for Buffalo Bills
‘The fans 2 On Your Side talked with on Tuesday are not really bothered by the season ticket price increases. They are just excited to see the team play next season.’
Bills’ wide receiver extends contract through 2029 season
‘ESPN reported that Shakir was the only Bills’ receiver on their 53-man roster this past year that had caught a pass from QB Josh Allen in a game.’
What we learned from GM Brandon Beane's press conference at the NFL Combine
‘”As it stands today we would not be under the cap at where it’s at so we’re still working through that and again sometimes another extension could help us create more money,” Beane said.’
Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir agrees to terms on four-year contract extension through 2029
‘Shakir led the Bills in targets (100), receptions (76) and receiving yards (821) in 2024, all career-highs for the 2022 5th round selection. He also posted a career-high four touchdown receptions.’
BillsBeat - February 25, 2025
Ryan O'Halloran: NFL should continue to allow 'tush push' even if teams whine about it
‘I thought the objective was to gain a yard – or 2 yards – by any allowed means. For a team like the Bills, it’s using quarterback/armored tank Josh Allen with a push from running back James Cook, fullback Reggie Gilliam or even wide receiver Khalil Shakir. The rule should stand. It’s up to the defense to stop it by not letting teams get into third- and fourth-and-short.’
Quick notes: Sean McDermott talks at NFL scouting combine
‘McDermott confirmed the firing of special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley. At his end-of-season press conference, McDermott had voiced his confidence in Smiley and said that he would be back. Shortly after, reports came out that Smiley had been fired. McDermott clarified that he wanted to fully sort through the decision before finalizing it. “Yeah, I did. I can confirm that,” McDermott said Monday. “It’s a hard business, right? Unfortunate part of the business, but a hard part of my job. And those decisions are hard decisions. And so, I know what I said after the season there, and for me, it’s wanting to take my time and go through it and making sure that I fully evaluate the position, but also where we need to go with that position. And so that was the reason for the timing on it. Matthew Smiley, he’s a heck of a person, a heck of a coach, and I can’t thank him and his family enough.”’
Bills send reminder that they have sole control over community benefits spending
‘It is the team that has the authority to determine what groups get funding, and that funding won’t always be in cash or grants. Sometimes it will be in services or other forms, the team said. And the oversight committee, they said, functions only as an adviser.’