‘The 25-year-old Burgess has four seasons of NFL experience after spending last year appearing in 12 games, including one start, with the Washington Commanders.’
BillsBeat - August 1, 2024
Ex-Chiefs starter Marquez Valdes-Scantling falling behind in Bills WR competition, per report
‘To begin camp, Joe Buscaglia reported, the Bills “appeared to have a pretty well-defined top five” out wide, with Valdes-Scantling signed in May as a proven downfield option for quarterback Josh Allen. The former Kansas City Chiefs starter has “yet to make a strong impression in the passing game during team drills,” however, and his first-team reps have “dwindled” in favor of second- and third-team roles.’
Once again, NFL gets it wrong with Bills QB Josh Allen
‘Allen had a higher EPA, adjusted EPA, more touchdowns, a higher success rate, a higher completion percentage, more yards, and more total touchdowns than the guy who was named MVP. We live in a world where the Bills have the second-best quarterback in football, and the single-most disrespected player in football all wrapped in one.’
Terrel Bernard ready to build on first season starting at middle linebacker
‘Then during training camp in 2023, Bernard was able to win the starting middle linebacker job, where he went on to start all 17 regular season games. He had three interceptions and three fumble recoveries, while also registering 6.5 sacks and nine quarterback hits to go with 143 total tackles.
Bills sign safety Terrell Burgess, cut punter Jack Browning
‘Burgess, 25, was an undrafted free agent signing of the Los Angeles Rams out of the University of Utah back in 2020. He spent parts of three seasons with the Rams, which included a Super Bowl ring during his 2021 season.’
'Never know how you can impact them': Bills rookie Keon Coleman meets boy who sent him friendship bracelets
‘After practice, Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman came off the field to meet 10-year-old Logan Bittner for the first time. Bittner is the boy who went viral for sending the rookie friendship bracelets that he made.’
Keon Coleman surprises young fan after viral moment
‘“It was an amazing moment for us,” Colin Bittner, Logan’s dad, said. “We didn’t know what to expect going into yesterday, and what it would look like. But that was pretty awesome of Keon to come out there – not necessarily with gifts, but just to spend a minute and speaking with Logan, talking with Logan, shaking hands with me and Krystle. The whole thing was unexpected.”’
Bills rookie Cole Bishop is 'keeping the main thing, the main thing' at his first training camp
‘“Just keeping the main thing the main thing,” Bishop said. “You’re worrying about moving out here, figuring out what you’re gonna do but like none of that matters if you’re not doing football, doing good in football.”’
Keon Coleman meets young Bills fan who gave him friendship bracelets
‘Coleman met Logan on Tuesday, giving him some free tickets.’
Kaiir Elam gets fresh start in Year 3
‘His defensive backs coach then was John Butler, who obviously didn’t value Elam. Now, Butler’s gone and Elam’s back.’
Josh Allen and Dion Dawkins represent the Bills on the NFL's Top 100 players list | 2024
‘Allen’s left tackle, Dion Dawkins, also made his debut on the Top 100 at No. 96.’
'I do belong' | WR Tyrell Shavers staying patient while making noise at Bills training camp
‘”Very impressed. Even if you go back to his rookie season, he’s so consistent and even when he wasn’t playing with his approach,” McDermott said. “One of the first players in the building, one of the last to leave. Knows what we’re doing offensively, systematically. When you look up consistent in the dictionary like his face shows up in my mind because he’s so consistent, and at a young age. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for that.”‘
BillsBeat - July 31, 2024
Cam Lewis is now an elder statesman in the Bills' secondary, willing to do whatever: 'He's a dog'
‘“I won’t want put a label on it, either,” Lewis said when asked how he defines his role. “Whatever they need me to play, that’s what I’m going to play to help the team win. We’re just trying to win games.”’
Bills camp observations: Reserve lineman Alec Anderson taken to hospital after practice
‘Anderson participated in the workout, which included 70 plays of 11-on-11 in full pads, but was surrounded by trainers, teammates and McDermott during post-practice stretching.’
This Bills WR may be a longshot to make the roster, but don't count him out just yet
‘The 24-year-old who was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2023 and spent the entire season on the practice squad, is considered a longshot to make the final 53-man team because ahead of him there’s Curtis Samuel, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Mack Hollins who appear to be locks, plus veterans Marques Valdes-Scantling and Chase Claypool.’