‘The Bills are able to have an additional member on their practice squad after designating defensive end Kingsley Jonathan, who was born in Nigeria, as an international practice squad member.’
BillsBeat - August 30, 2024
Buffalo Bills rookie is rushing to escape a raw deal in life: How 5 strangers helped
‘For 24-year-old Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis, he’s already had a lifetime worth of monumental days that span every emotion and have shaped his implausible journey from being homeless on the streets of San Francisco as a child, through earning a college degree from prestigious Vanderbilt University, to hearing his name called in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, to learning this week that he had made the Bills’ final 53-man roster.’
New Bills safety and former first-round pick spurned division rival to join Buffalo
‘The opportunity to reunite with his former coach Jahmile Addae. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Cine looked at his options and decided that a reunion with Addae could potentially help him get onto the field in Buffalo. Addae served as Cine’s defensive backs coach on the Georgia Bulldogs in 2021. It was after his season with Addae that Cine declared for the draft.’
Bills add ex-first-round pick Lewis Cine, WR Jalen Virgil to their practice squad
‘Virgil was placed on injured reserve near the end of training camp last year and was waived by the Broncos during final cuts Tuesday. Cain was signed ahead of the final preseason game after trying to reboot his career in the United Football League, catching three passes for 28 yards against the Carolina Panthers in the preseason finale.’
Bills may have improved receiver depth despite post-Stefon Diggs roster turnover
‘“We would have probably loved to maybe play a little bit more of the offense, but circumstances dictated things to be a little different as far as getting Josh and the first group out there a little more,” Beane said. “You react the best you can to each situation. Those guys have had a lot of work. I think Sean (McDermott) and the coaches have done a good job of giving them a lot of competitive one-on-ones.”’
Third Street pub offering chance to join Bills Club
‘Club members who visit the bar for 10 or more games will be eligible to win a “Bills tailgate” package featuring team merchandise and clothing valued at more than $500.’
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen claps back after being named NFL's Most Overrated QB
‘Allen had 11 votes in the poll, giving him the overrated title ahead of Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa and Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, who had 10 votes each.’
Lewis Cine spurns Jets for Bills in AFC East flip-flop
‘Reports indicated that the 24-year-old would sign with the Jets after Minnesota released him during final roster cutdowns.’
Bills sign safety Lewis Cine to practice squad 2 days after he was released by Vikings
‘Cine was selected by Minnesota 32nd overall in the 2022 draft, and joins the Bills after being released by the Vikings on Tuesday. He broke his leg during his rookie season and was limited to playing a total of 10 defensive snaps in 10 games over his two years in Minnesota.’
Bills' Josh Allen responds to being voted NFL's most overrated quarterback in poll
‘”I actually think that’s a term of endearment. When other players don’t like me, that means I’m doing something the right way.”‘
NFL’s ‘Bills Mafia’ Tapped to Finance New Stadium With Muni Debt
‘The Erie County Comptroller’s Office plans to open a retail order period on Sept. 23 for individual investors and Buffalo Bills fans to buy a piece of a $110 million municipal bond sale, a day before the debt will be available to institutional investors.’
Safety Lewis Cine flips on Jets, signs with Bills instead
‘The team’s safeties include Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin, rookie Cole Bishop, Mike Edwards and Cam Lewis. Bishop (shoulder) and Edwards (hamstring) missed almost all of training camp and the preseason with injuries but are now working back into the mix at practice.’
Bills WR depth chart: Where Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel and Khalil Shakir rank in Buffalo wide receiver room
‘That said, Shakir is a bit more explosive than Samuel at this stage in their respective careers, as the 24-year-old has averaged a solid 15.8 yards per catch. He can work in the slot and as a deep threat, and as the lone holdover receiver from last season, he should have a chance to earn Allen’s trust early in the season.’
Bills sign safety Lewis Cine, wide receiver Jalen Virgil to practice squad
‘During his rookie season in Minnesota, Cine played in just three games before suffering a season-ending injury during a game against the New Orleans Saints in London, England. He ended up suffering a compound fracture of his lower leg while covering a punt return.’
Vintage Bills gear up for sale starting Saturday
‘”We have items including from the 80s, from the 90s, every Super Bowl year, and right on up through the early 2000s and drought years,” said store representative Nick Kirby, who noted this is the fifth year the popular sale has been held.’