‘A new league rule allows teams to designate two injured players on the final 53-man roster who can return later in the season, but those designations have to be made by cutdown day on Aug. 27. If the Bills and Claypool agree to an injury settlement, he would later have the opportunity to re-sign with the Bills or another team. But if he remains on IR, he will not play this season.’
BillsBeat - August 14, 2024
Bills place veteran WR, former Steelers star Chase Claypool on injured reserve
‘Claypool had been absent from practice since he suffered a toe injury on July 28. His injury was initially described as “day-to-day” by Bills coach Sean McDermott, but the situation has obviously gotten worse to the point where Claypool could miss the entire 2024 season.’
Bills Place Veteran Wide Receiver Chase Claypool on Injured Reserve
‘Claypool initially suffered the injury in late July, but was considered to be day-to-day at the time. However, the ailment has lingered to the point where the Bills have chosen to end his season. While it’s unclear what kind of toe injury Claypool sustained, it’s serious enough to keep him out for an extended period of time.’
Bills' former first-round pick is finally finding his footing
‘Elam picked off two passes in 2022, but never materialized into the reliable starter the Bills were hoping he’d be. However, late in the 2023 season, Elam began showing that he could find a role in the Bills’ defense. He picked off a Mason Rudolph pass in the end zone in Buffalo’s wildcard win over the Steelers, and began the preseason on a high note.’
Bills' receiver may have played last NFL game
‘This was seen as a potential last chance for Claypool, and now he won’t even get the opportunity to put together a good preseason to make the Bills’ roster. Claypool was garnering interest from the CFL prior to signing with the Bills, so perhaps that could be his next step, because his NFL future is now very uncertain.’
Joe Brady confident Ben DiNucci will be ready to play Saturday in Pittsburgh
‘DiNucci has played three games in his NFL career, starting one game in 2020 for the Dallas Cowboys. In that game, he completed 21-of-40 passes for 180 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. The game was a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.’
Bills sign wide receivers Damiere Byrd, Deon Cain
‘As first reported by ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler on Monday, the Bills have signed wide receiver Damiere Byrd, who was recently let go of by the Washington Commanders back on July 31. In addition, the team has added wideout Deon Cain to the fold.’
Bills place Claypool, Buechele on Injured Reserve
‘However, the team can work out an injury settlement within the next seven days with either player. If that happens, they would be released with that settlement and eventually able to re-sign with the Bills for whatever amount of weeks that settlement is, plus an additional three weeks. The amount of weeks of the settlement is not made public.’
Buffalo Bills make more roster moves as the team prepares for preseason game in Pittsburgh
‘The team placed two players on injured reserve, waived a player, and signed three new guys on one-year deals. With injuries starting to pop up and position battles continuing the team is changing things as they prepare for their second preseason game.’
Bills place WR Chase Claypool, QB Shane Buechele on IR
‘Claypool has been sidelined since injuring his toe in the fourth training camp practice. A second-round draft pick in 2020 who had a standout rookie season for the Steelers, he was trying to revive his career with the Bills after unproductive stints with the Bears and Dolphins.’
Bills focused on process over results in preseason
‘“There’s always mixed emotions in preseason, it’s like hey, what’re you trying to get out of each game,” Brady said. “I’m a competitor, don’t get me wrong, I want to win everything I ever do, every play, but there’s also bigger pictures and things. There’s some intentionality in terms of we need to make sure we see some of these runs, some of this type of thing versus this type of look or with this person, that in a game, it’s like hey, we need to get a first down… Obviously you want the end result a little better, but the how is way more important to me right now.”’
QB DiNucci grateful for opportunity with Bills
‘ “I’ve had a few workouts, just trying to keep myself mentally and physically ready just hoping that a call would come at some point,” DiNucci said. “Never take anything for granted, so I’m extremely happy to be here, to show what I can do, to these coaches, to everyone who’s going to be watching. It’s not just one team, you’re playing for all 32, so I’m excited.”’
Bills place WR Chase Claypool on IR, add QB Ben DiNucci amid flurry of roster moves
‘The Bills placed Claypool on injured reserve Tuesday amid a series of moves that included the signing of quarterback Ben DiNucci. The team also announced the placing of QB Shane Buechele on IR, the signings of wide receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain, and the waiving of wide receiver Bryan Thompson.’
Josh Allen building trust with new receivers
‘“It’s different speed once it’s game. You felt him when he caught that ball,” said Allen.’
Buffalo Bills want urgency ahead of Steelers preseason game
‘“We have to have urgency in this building. No doubt about it,” said Allen. “Obviously the score is the score, it’s preseason, but our standard shouldn’t be conditioned by the result of what’s going on.”’