‘Jackson and McDermott formed a close relationship during the cornerback’s first tour of duty in Buffalo, which started as a seventh-round draft pick in 2021. He ended up starting 28 games and appearing in 52 in the regular season over four years, making three interceptions and 28 passes defended.’
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McDermott: 'Everyone's still in competition' for starting safety opposite Taylor Rapp
‘Safeties Cole Bishop and Damar Hamlin started Sunday night in the 38-0 exhibition loss. Bishop was on a rep count, as he’s working his way back from a quadriceps injury. Bishop played 12 snaps, and rookie defensive back Jordan Hancock came in to replace him. Safeties Darrick Forrest, Tre Herndon and Wande Owens also got playing time.’
Buffalo Bills could reunite with this former wide receiver. The team needs a boost
‘The fact that the Bills are planning to meet with Davis, their fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft who they allowed to leave via free agency following the 2023 season, is an indication that they are not happy with their wide receiver situation.’
Bills Injury update: Buffalo may lose another player in beleaguered secondary
‘As always when it comes to injuries, you generally ignore what players and coaches say because rarely do they tell the truth. Hancock was held out of Tuesday’s practice at One Bills Drive and Sean McDermott doubted he’d be able to play Saturday when the Bills close the preseason at Tampa Bay.’
Former Buffalo Bills playoff hero set for free agent visit (Reports)
‘Davis had plenty of success in his four-year run with the Bills. He set a playoff record with four touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round playoff game in 2022. Davis had 27 touchdown receptions in four seasons with the Bills.’
Buffalo Bills HC makes eye-popping assessment on starting safety battle
‘“I think we’re looking for that other safety to play alongside of T. Rapp,” McDermott said before practice on Tuesday. “How consistent can they become, and how quickly can they grow if they’re a younger player?”’
Journeyman Kristian Wilkerson preparing for final audition to crack Bills' 53-man roster
‘Wilkerson has been released six times since entering the NFL in 2020 as an undrafted free agent from FCS Southeast Missouri State. He’s survived final cuts once during his career, making the Raiders’ roster in 2023, but still only played in two games that season before being released midseason.’
Training camp observations: Bills still searching for depth receivers to emerge as Curtis Samuel returns
‘Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and Khalil Shakir are the unquestioned top-three receivers, but it gets murky after that. If the Bills keep five receivers, the fifth is up for grabs and if it’s six, it’s also up in the air.’
Bills set to host former top Josh Allen target, Bills Mafia fan favorite to visit
‘From 2020-23, Davis was the No. 2 target in the Bills offense, catching 27 touchdowns from Josh Allen. No game was more notable than the 2022 divisional round matchup with the Chiefs where he caught four touchdown passes in the infamous 13 seconds game. He was released by the Jaguars after just one season.’
Latest Buffalo Bills news spells the end for $24 million pass-catcher
‘The Bills potentially bringing back Davis could spell the end for Curtis Samuel. Buffalo signed the former Commanders receiver to a three-year deal last offseason, but he had a very quiet 2024 campaign, catching just 31 passes and one touchdown.’
Buffalo Bills sign a new RB and new WR amid injury troubles
‘Howard is likely just a depth signing to get some work in the final preseason game, and if he plays well enough, he could always snag a practice squad spot.’
McDermott 'still looking' for who can be Bills' second safety
‘”I think we’re looking for that other safety to play alongside of ‘T-Rapp’,” he told reporters Tuesday. “There’s been really good moments for all those guys back there, young and some of the more veteran guys that are back there that have played for us. But I think we’re still looking to find who is it going to be. And how consistent can they become. And how quickly can they grow if they’re a younger player. So you’re always looking to figure that other piece out. Right now for us, we know who ‘T-Rapp’ is. We know what he brings to the table. It’s what other piece can go along with ‘T-Rapp’?”‘
Allen knows there's still plenty to get down with new weapons
‘”The ability to change arm slot, to change ball positioning, some guys are faster, some guys are slower, some guys are bigger, some guys are smaller, and we’re asking them to run the same routes,” Allen said. “If you’ve got a 6-foot-4 guy running the same route as a 5-foot-10 guy, the ball is going to be a little bit different. So it’s all reactionary stuff, and I think it’s a good thing.”‘
Should the Buffalo Bills bring back WR Gabe Davis?
‘Davis, 26, spent the first four years of his career with the Bills before signing as a free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season. While with the Bills, Davis was a team captain and had 163 catches for 2730 yards and 27 touchdowns during his four seasons in Buffalo.’
Bishop, Bills safety position under microscope heading into preseason finale
‘”I think we’re looking for that that other safety to play alongside of (Rapp),” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott. “There’s been really good moments for all those guys back there, young and some of the more veteran guys that are back there that have played for us, but I think we’re still looking to find, who is it gonna be?… We know who (Rapp) is. We know what he brings to the table. It’s what other piece can go along with (Rapp).”‘