‘“We kind of already worked together so I know how he works, I know how to make him a better player, he knows how to make me a better player,” said Strong.’
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Ryan O'Halloran: Why Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is limiting team's on-field work this offseason
‘“We’ve been in the playoffs seven of the last eight years, going deep into the playoffs, so the offseason gets a little bit shorter and the window of time (this year) being moved back, it would be different than in years past,” McDermott said.’
Bills sign 6 members of 2025 draft class to rookie contracts, with 3 more to go
‘The team announced that six of the nine members of general manager Brandon Beane’s class have signed their first professional contract, ahead of the start of rookie minicamp. Agreeing to deals are defensive end Landon Jackson, defensive back Jordan Hancock, tight end Jackson Hawes, cornerback Dorian Strong, offensive tackle Chase Lundt and wide receiver Kaden Prather. All drafted rookies receive four-year contracts.’
Buffalo Bills officially sign 12 undrafted rookie free agents; here's the group in full
‘In all, 51 players took the field Friday for rookie minicamp, a mix of draft picks, undrafted free agents, tryout players and a few returning Bills. A few hours earlier, the Bills formally signed 12 undrafted free agents, all of whom had agreed to terms shortly after the NFL draft last month.’
Buffalo Bills third-round draft pick turns childhood challenge into strength
‘“I feel like it didn’t the older I got, but from a young age it definitely gave me a lot of anxiety,” he said Friday. “I’m not going to say depression, but just kind of in my own head about everything, always worried about what other people thought. And the older I got, the more I got within sports, I kind of grew away from that.”’
Bills rookie minicamp 2025 observations: Maxwell Hairston 1st impression & 2 standouts
‘The first NFL practice didn’t go exactly according to plan for Hairston. “I definitely had a couple mistakes out there,” Hairston said when he met with reporters after practice.’
Buffalo Bills claim former Westhill football star off waivers
‘Rogers spent most of his rookie season on the team’s practice squad, but was elevated to the team’s 53-man roster on December 7. In his NFL debut, Rogers blocked a 60-yard field goal attempt by the Saints. In doing so, Rogers became the first rookie in 2024 to block a field goal. He also put himself in the Giants’ history book. Rogers became one of six Giants rookies since at least 2000 to block a kick in a game and was the only undrafted player to accomplish the feat.’
Bills to play in major game in 2025? Buffalo star to appear on NFL Schedule Release show
‘Dawkins appearing on the show is likely to discuss Buffalo’s schedule in general as well as any big primetime or holiday games that the team is involved in.’
Bills open rookie minicamp with all nine 2025 draft picks in attendance
‘First-round cornerback Max Hairston, second-round defensive tackle T.J. Sanders and others donned the Bills red, white and blue for the first time on the practice field, enjoying a near-two-hour session of conditioning work, positional drills and 7-on-7 scrimmaging.’
Takeaways: Top pick Maxwell Hairston corrects early mistakes in Bills rookie minicamp debut
‘Seventh-round pick Kaden Prather snapped off his route and created separation on a 5-yard out. A few plays later, undrafted free agent Stephen Gosnell snapped off his route and got Hairston again.’
Bills sign 1,000 yard receiver as new weapon for Josh Allen
‘The Bills have signed former Mississippi State and UTEP wide receiver Kelly Ahkaraiyi. Ahkaraiyi had 1,000 yards in 2023 at UTEP, catching 48 passes for 1,033 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging over 21 yards per catch. Those numbers went down when he transferred to Mississippi State, but he will be in competition to crack the final 53-man roster or earn a practice squad player.’
Rumor: Buffalo Bills to play in Ireland in 2025
‘As Dan Mitchell points out, the NFL is going on a small media tour to promote the schedule release at the beginning of next week. One of their stops is the TODAY Show on Monday, May 12th, where their guess is reported to be Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, according to Sal Capaccio.’
Size, athleticism on display at Bills rookie minicamp
‘Players will be back on the field on Saturday for another practice, which will not be available to the media.’
Bills claim defensive tackle Casey Rogers off waivers from Giants
‘Rogers was an undrafted free agent signing of the Giants last season out of the University of Oregon. Despite spending most of the 2024 season on the practice squad, Rogers did make an appearance in two games, where he blocked a field goal against the New Orleans Saints.’
Bills sign six members of 2025 draft class, 12 undrafted free agents
‘That leaves only three of Buffalo’s draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft without a contract: First-round cornerback Max Hairston, second-round defensive tackle T.J. Sanders and fourth-round defensive tackle Deone Walker. However, all three players are present for rookie minicamp this weekend.’