‘”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.”‘
BillsBeat - August 30, 2024
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.’
Reports: Bills sign former Vikings first-round safety
‘Ian Rapoport posted on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday writing “The #Bills are actually signing former #Vikings first-round safety Lewis Cine to their practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Many thought Cine would land with the #Jets. But he’s flying to Buffalo now, set to sign with the Bills PS.”‘
How much are tickets for the Bills season opener at Highmark Stadium?
‘The cheapest seats even in the 300 level are starting at almost $200. A few are available through Ticketmaster, StubHub or Vivid Seats just under than number, including fees.’
Bills sign WR Jalen Virgil to practice squad
‘Virgil, a 6-foot, 210-pound receiver, was a member of the Denver Broncos from 2022 until earlier this week during roster cutdowns. He caught one pass for 13 yards during the preseason; he caught 5 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown during the 2022 season in Denver.’
Bills sign S Lewis Cine to practice squad
‘Cine, 24, joins the Bills after getting a stint with the Vikings. The former 2022 first-round pick primarily played a role on special teams for the Vikings for the first two years of his career. Cine had a solid preseason for the Vikings, totaling 16 total tackles, one sack, one pass deflection and one interception.’
BillsBeat - August 29, 2024
Bills GM Brandon Beane on worries over kicker Tyler Bass: Relax
‘“I get the question. I do. I understand,” Beane said. “If he had a short history here, probably would have (signed someone). But if you look at his career, I know what’s fresh in everybody’s mind. I get it. We’re all human. What have you done for me lately? And the end of the season, he’d be the first to tell you, it was not the way it should go, or he wanted to go.”‘
Frank Gore Jr., who led NFL RBs in preseason rushing, among Bills practice squad players
‘Gore, the undrafted rookie and son of the retired NFL star, led the Bills in rushing in preseason with 163 yards on 33 carries, a 4.9-yard average. Gore led all NFL running backs in rushing in the exhibition season this summer.’
Why the NFL's embrace of private equity is great news for Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula
‘A team can sell up to a 10% stake, or as low as 3%, to a private equity firm. Single funds will be allowed to purchase stakes in up to six teams, limited to 10% per team, and each investment must be for at least six years. Also, no more than 20% of each fund can go to one NFL club and no individual investor can own more than 7.5% of a fund.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane excited to sign quarterback who plays with 'guns blazing'
‘“I’m excited that we were able to get Mike,” Beane said. “You never know how it’s gonna turn out, where guys are gonna land, and we recruited him hard to get him on this P-squad. Mitch is still working his way back … truly unknown yet whether Mitch will be ready to play Week 1 so it’s great we get Mike in here now, get him up to speed and we feel really good that we’ll have a good option or two to back up Josh come Week 1.”’
Buffalo Bills practice squad is complete and includes a collection of familiar faces
‘All of the players the Bills cut on Tuesday cleared waivers.’