‘“It feels amazing to be back,” Hamlin said earlier Thursday in Orchard Park. “This is home. This is all I know as a pro. I’m connected to this place on a totally different level, so this is the place I want to be. This is where I would want to spend my whole career if I can.”’
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Ten Buffalo Bills players receive at least $375,000 in performance-based pay
‘Cornerback Christian Benford led the Bills at $797,957.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Winners, losers from opening week of NFL free agent, trade period
‘Bills CB Christian Benford. Under contract at cornerback (not including the nickel spot) are Benford, Brandon Codrington, Ja’Marcus Ingram, Daequan Hardy and Te’Cory Couch. I’m sure GM Brandon Beane has a plan to find Nos. 2-3 cornerbacks, it’s just a matter of when we will know.’
Cornerback returns to Buffalo Bills after a season with Carolina Panthers
‘However, this is merely a move to make sure the Bills have a veteran who knows this system to battle for a backup job. Christian Benford is locked in as one starter, and the Bills absolutely need to either sign a starting-level veteran free agent, or spend either a first- or second-round draft pick.’
Did Bills find a new kick returner? Buffalo signs WR with 97-yard TD on his resume
‘Given where Shenault is five years into his underwhelming career, it would seem his chances of making the Bills’ 53-man roster hinges on one thing: Can he become the team’s full-time kickoff returner, a duty he has added to his repertoire since 2022, though even that seems like a longshot.’
NFL free agency 2025: Buffalo Bills sign 2 former day two draft picks, reunite with CB
‘Green, 26, is a former third-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The offensive lineman spent two seasons with the Steelers before he was traded to the Houston Texans. Green has struggled in his first four seasons in the league, but he adds position versatility as he can play all three spots on the interior of the offensive line. Aaron Kromer has a long track record of getting the most out of his linemen and will look to help Green get his career on track.’
Bills GM reveals 2 free agent additions are facing suspensions for PED violations
‘Not an ideal situation for the Bills, who have been working to rebuild their defensive line early in free agency. Hoecht and defensive end and Ogunjobi at defensive tackle are two of the three big names that Beane signed this week. Edge rusher Joey Bosa was the biggest fish Beane landed.’
Bills FA acquisitions — Hoecht, Ogunjobi — each to face six-game PED suspensions
‘“Everyone else has already agreed and signed, so the pool has been thinned out, and so, by the time we learn this, and what are your options?” said Beane. “So, you either stay with the player or (find a lesser option).”’
Two players signed in free agency set to begin Bills tenure with 6-game ban for PEDs
‘It’s unusual for a team to sign a player knowing they are headed for a suspension. How about two?’
Bills have holes to fill, but offseason plan coming into focus after first week of free agency
‘The Buffalo Bills have re-signed four of their own players and added six new faces. They have spent $89.337 million, but only $11.117 million in first-year cash, which is the fifth-lowest in the NFL according to OverTheCap.com.’
Peoria native and former Illinois lineman has a new home in NFL
‘Peoria High grad and NFL veteran Kendrick Green has a new home. The offensive lineman signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Friday.’
CB Dane Jackson rejoins Bills. Team also adds WR Laviska Shenault, offensive lineman Kendrick Green
‘The additions close a busy 10-day stretch for general manager Brandon Beane in filling roster holes in free agency while also locking in key players to long-term contracts. Beane said the team is now close to the salary cap limit, though he didn’t rule out the potential of freeing up more space if it means improving the five-time defending AFC East champions’ roster.’
Bills have 2 free-agent additions facing 6-game NFL suspensions for PEDs, GM Beane reveals
‘“It’s not ideal to have two guys with that, but both guys have never had any issues off the field,” Beane said. “It’s a tough lesson of where do you get your supplements or whatever happened.”’
New Bills additions Ogunjobi, Hoecht suspended 6 games for PEDs
‘Both players will stay with the team through the offseason program and training camp and then can return to the team’s facility after four weeks and play after six. Beane said the Bills are treating the suspensions like they already know a couple of players will be injured during training camp and must start the season on injured reserve. He also said, “If they were guys that this had happened before, we probably would have avoided them.”‘
Bills' GM says new signings Larry Ogunjobi, Michael Hoecht will each be suspended 6 games for PED violations
‘According to Beane, the Bills knew about Hoecht’s positive test when they signed him to a three-year, $21 million contract but did not know about Ogunjobi’s prior to agreeing with him on a one-year, $8.3 million deal.’