‘Coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that the Bills’ two starting linebackers, Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano, would only be limited participants as the team returned to work following its bye week to begin preparing for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.’
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Bills' reinforcements arrive at Wednesday's practice
‘The good news was plentiful on Wednesday, though, with several players back on the practice field. The most notable return was Maxwell Hairston, who has been on Injured Reserve with a knee injury that he suffered in training camp. Hairston had his 21-day practice window opened this week, meaning he will either return in the next three weeks or be placed on season-ending IR.’
Bills try to simmer expectations as first-round pick Maxwell Hairston returns to practice
‘Hairston tweaked his need during minicamp but was healthy by the time his first training camp rolled around. But less than a week into training camp, Hairston sprained his right LCL and hasn’t practiced since July 30.’
Bills get sorely needed defensive line help with Michael Hoecht, Larry Ogunjobi back from suspension
‘Kids got off the bus and noticed a hulking man dripping in sweat on the softball field. And they called his name. Joey Bosa! Joey Bosa!’
Jim Kelly's JES speaker series appearance draws Buffalo Bills' fans to Gannon University
‘On his current perspective on life: “I lost four Super Bowls … but I also beat cancer four times!”’
Thursday's Carolina Coverage
Why Panthers’ offensive line has remained steady despite constant shakeups (Charlotte Observer)
Why won’t Panthers ride hot hand at RB with Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle? (Charlotte Observer)
Notebook: Bryce Young doesn’t practice; Panthers could get Rob Hunt back this year (Charlotte Observer)
QB Bryce Young sits out practice as Panthers amp up preparation for matchup against Bills (AP)
Panthers confident in Andy Dalton if Bryce Young is out (ESPN)
Panthers sign 6-foot-5 athlete to bolster their roster (The Sporting News)
Panthers quarterback battling injury ahead of big game against Bills: Latest update (WBTV-TV)
Panthers still unsure whether QB Bryce Young will face Bills as team looks to continue winning streak (WJZY-TV)
Panthers sign veteran quarterback to practice squad following injury to Bryce Young (WJZY-TV)
Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette starting to heat up, together (Panthers.com)
Derrick Brown into victories, but not Victory Mondays, as there’s more work to do (Panthers.com)
Dave Canales: Bryce Young doing more, still day-to-day (Panthers.com)
Four takeaways from Wednesday, including Rob Hunt back outdoors and quarterback updates (Panthers.com)
Sam Martin named NFC special teams player of the week for Week 7 (Panthers.com)
Josh Allen’s grandmother gives Bills quarterback advice amid 2-game slump, urging him to smile
‘“My grandma called me and was like, ‘I just want to see you smile,’” Allen said on Wednesday, when the Bills returned to practice following their weekend break.’
Bills offense not all doom and gloom for Josh Allen
‘”It comes down to just going out there and executing each and every given play call that Joe [Brady] gives. But making sure that throughout the week we’re straining in practice, finishing on plays, and sometimes it’s the small things. You learn a lot from these losses that maybe you don’t learn in wins. So, we’re just looking forward to trying to correct those and move on.”’
Bills aware of 'powerful and dangerous' Panthers duo
‘With Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard now seen as one of the better running back tandems in football, the one thing the Bills’ defense struggles to do is stop the run, giving up over 100 yards in all but one game this season.’
Hairston, Hoecht, and Ogunjobi return to Bills practice
‘Rookie first round draft pick Maxwell Hairston, who has been out since July after spraining his knee and being placed on Injured Reserve, had his 21-day practice window opened this week. That means Hairston will remain on I.R., but be able to practice with the club, who now has three weeks to put the cornerback on the 53-man active roster.’
Reinforcements are coming for Buffalo Bills defense as Hairston, Hoecht, Ogunjobi return to practice
‘Coming out of the bye week, the Buffalo Bills have plenty of things to fix on both sides of the ball as they get ready for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. But having just those three pieces back on the field, regardless of their game status for this week, was a welcome sight.’
Bills CB Maxwell Hairston back practicing, 3 starters out in return from by week
‘Bills linebackers Terrell Bernard (ankle) and Matt Milano (pectoral) were limited participants in Wednesday’s practice, along with tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique), receiver Curtis Samuel (ribs) and Hairston were limited participants. Milano, Kincaid and Samuel did not play in the loss against the Falcons, and Bernard got hurt during the game.’
Today in Bills stadium history: Oct. 23
‘1983 — Patriots 31, Bills 0 — Having scored 68 points and complied close to 1,000 yards over its past two victories, Buffalo’s offense stalled out for fewer than 300 yards and reached the red zone for a single snap against a New England defense that ranked second to last in the league coming into the game. Joe Ferguson was intercepted three times by Roland James, once near the goal line one play before Tony Collins broke off a 50-yard touchdown run to put the game away. Collins had 147 yards rushing and Steve Grogan threw a couple TD passes to Derrick Ramsey. Attendance was 60,424, and the loss dropped Buffalo’s record to 5-3. The Bills wouldn’t get shut out at home again until 2008 … against the New England Patriots.’
Hairston back at practice with Bills as injury rehab continues, rookie debut approaches
‘”Felt good,” Hairston said. “It’s been a long time coming, so I was excited to get back out there with my teammates, my brothers, and just go out there and practice fast, practice urgent and just have fun again.”‘
Bills coach Sean McDermott updates injury report coming off the bye week
‘WR Josh Palmer, Safety Taylor Rapp, and DT Daquan Jones will not practice.’