‘“It bears watching because you’ve got a guy who’s unhappy with this contractual situation,” Schefter said. “I don’t think we’ll be seeing him in Buffalo anytime soon. Again, the start of training camp will be the next critical moment. If they don’t have a deal done there by then, does James Cook show up for training camp? Does he risk the penalties that come along in the collective bargaining agreement if he doesn’t show up?”’
BillsBeat - June 9, 2025
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen joins Snickers as their new halftime hacks signal caller
‘The Bills quarterback is working with Mars, Inc., owners of SNICKERS, on limited edition candy bars and ice cream bars that will be available soon.’
James Cook 'disconnected' from Bills organization amid contract dispute, details on what's next
‘Cook led the Bills in rushing last season with 1,009 yards and 16 touchdowns as one of the go-to weapons out of the backfield alongside MVP-candidate Josh Allen. Cook’s rushing touchdowns total matched league leaders Derrick Henry and Jahmyr Gibbs in the category. He was a featured option on third down and developed into a pass-catch threat from his position after finishing with 32 catches for 258 yards and two scores.’
For sale signs still up at lots near new Highmark Stadium
‘”A lot of commercial projects today are just on hold,” he said. “You might have seen, for example, major developers like [Douglas] Jemal who are putting a lot of projects on hold. And that goes for a lot of other developers too. I think that may be the more fundamental reason. It’s just costly to do development deals today, and every one of those parcels is, at least in theory, a development site. So I don’t think this is unnatural, I think it’s just a matter of the circumstances existing in the in the marketplace today.”‘
Syracuse Native Casey Rogers looks to make mark with Bills
‘“Obviously, grew up playing ever since I was a little, all I can remember is having a lacrosse stick in my hand. My dad being involved and coaching at Syracuse and being as involved in the lacrosse world as he is. It was hard to put it aside,” said Rogers.’
BillsBeat - June 8, 2025
The story of Joshua Palmer: Bills' WR was molded by cold Canadian mornings and long, quiet work
‘Palmer became a quiet, humble, selfless, tough, competitive and muscle-bound 6-foot-1 athlete. His coaches describe him as the antithesis of the “me first” personalities that are synonymous with his position. To describe his role in any offense, Palmer cited a scene from the cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants,” during which the title character hands his goofy starfish sidekick, Patrick, a case labeled “Ol’ Reliable.”’
Bills Mailbag: Predicting the 11 starters on defense after an offseason of change
‘On the defensive line, Bosa and Greg Rousseau joined by Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones. At linebacker, Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard. Taylor Rapp at safety, Taron Johnson at nickel cornerback and Christian Benford at one outside cornerback spot. That leaves two jobs – the other safety and the other outside cornerback job. The primary competition will be Cole Bishop and Damar Hamlin for the safety job, and Tre’Davious White and Maxwell Hairston for the cornerback job. I’ll go with Bishop and White in those roles for now.’
NFL insider provides bleak update on Buffalo Bills and James Cook
‘In a recent episode of The Adam Schefter Podcast, the ESPN insider said he would not be surprised if Cook continued to stay away from the team. According to Schefter, the Bills and Cook remain far apart in their negotiations.’
BillsBeat - June 7, 2025
Dalton Kincaid locks in ahead of an all-important third year: 'I feel like he lived here this offseason'
‘When one knee was feeling good, Kincaid said, the other was hurting. That weekly game of pingpong was as trying mentally as it was physically.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Learning never stops for DaQuan Jones, the Buffalo Bills' most experienced player
‘“There is always something to learn,” Jones said. “This is a never-ending sport of knowledge. You can never feel like you’ve arrived or know everything.”’
Bills sign former All-SEC defensive tackle after stints with Texans, Patriots
‘Harris was a seventh-round pick, No. 247 overall, by the Houston Texans in the 2024 NFL Draft. After getting waived during final roster cuts, he spent time on Houston’s and New England’s practice squads before being released by the Patriots in April.’
Buffalo Bills add defensive tackle to roster ahead of mandatory minicamp
‘On Friday, the team announced that they had signed defensive tackle Marcus Harris. Harris, 24, was selected in the seventh round of the 2024 draft by the Houston Texans (No. 247 overall). He spent a little over one month on the Texans’ practice squad before being released by the team. Harris would be signed to the New England Patriots’ practice squad two days later. At the end of his rookie season, the Patriots signed Harris to a reserve/future contract; however, he was released by the team in late April of this spring.’
The Impact Of The New Bills Stadium
‘I can remember only two other public work projects in Western New York than can even compare with it–one being the completion of the New York State Thruway in 1960 and the other, at about the same time, the building and completion of the Niagara Power Project in Niagara Falls.’
Former Alabama high school standout, Auburn defensive tackle returns to the NFL
‘Harris had been without a team since April 28, when the New England Patriots waived him two days after the 2025 NFL Draft.’
'Overwhelmed and grateful': Buffalo teacher surprised with award from Buffalo Bills and M&T Bank
‘Staff from M&T and the Bills presented White with a check for $5,000 to continue making her school better. Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau and linebacker Dorian Williams walked out to help celebrate White, and play activities with kids on the lawn.’