‘”These men and women here are going to provide the best experience to all of the NFL on June 1, 2026. It’s going to be an amazing place,” said project director Joe Byrne of Turner Construction.’
BillsBeat - January 27, 2024
'You know I'll never forget this ever': Young Dion Dawkins superfan gets trip of a lifetime
‘”I got jumpscared then I realized it was him and I guess I got so excited,” 8-year-old Lexy told 7 News.’
Bills star Dion Dawkins surprises local girl with Super Bowl tickets
‘The trip also includes airfare, a hotel stay and a shopping spree.’
With excavation of ‘the pit’ complete, Bills stadium project ready for structural steel
‘The team said in early January that construction was shifting toward “the development of the steel superstructure that will shape the future of the stadium.” Hochul said Friday that the excavation work is complete and the first steel beam is ready to go up. She and construction workers in attendance signed their names on the first beam.’
Buffalo Bills players headed to the Pro Bowl
‘Diggs will be replacing injured wide receiver from the Cleveland Browns, Amari Cooper. This will be Diggs 4th consecutive season in the Pro Bowl.’
Report: Former Bills QB Thad Lewis to interview for team's offensive coordinator job
‘Lewis played for eight teams during his eight-year career. That included five starts for the Bills, when he threw for 1,092 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions. He played is six games for Buffalo.’
Bills stadium construction moves into the next phase
‘”Probably in about a month or a month and a half, you’ll see it growing out of the ground,” said Joe Byrne, project director for the Gilbane Turner partnership, which is managing the construction project.’
Diggs named to Pro Bowl as injury replacement
‘Diggs, 30, finished the regular season with 107 receptions for 1,183 yards and eight touchdowns — though his production declined in the second half of the season.’
Structural steel work to begin at new Bills stadium
‘Steel will be erected in tiers over the next 12-14 months, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.’
Stefon Diggs named to the 2024 Pro Bowl roster
‘The WR finished his 2023 campaign with 107 catches, 1,183 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns. He is one of four players in NFL history to have four straight seasons with at least 100 receptions.’
BillsBeat - January 26, 2024
Inside the Bills: Joe Brady built a strong case, but Bills need to conduct thorough offensive coordinator search
‘Even if the Bills are prepared to promote Brady, they can’t do it just yet. NFL rules require teams with an opening at offensive or defensive coordinator to interview at least two minority candidates who come from outside of the organization to satisfy requirements of the Rooney rule.’
Bills notebook: Bears reportedly request to interview Bills defensive line coach Eric Washington
‘Washington, 54, has been with the Bills since the 2020 season. He has a long history with McDermott, having worked under him previously in Carolina as the defensive line coach before serving two years as the Panthers’ defensive coordinator from 2018-19. Before going to Carolina, Washington worked three years for the Bears (2008-10) as a defensive assistant (2008-09) and defensive line coach (2010).’
Task force aims to make sure minority firms get their fair share of Bills stadium work
‘The Bills are required to make and document a “good faith effort” to achieve, at minimum, an overall participation goal of 30% for minority- and women-owned businesses – 15% each – and a 6% goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.’
This could be goodbye for Micah Hyde, one of most important Buffalo Bills players ever
‘“I remember coming here, it was cloudy … and that was when they were redoing this locker room,” Hyde recalled Monday as he was packing up his locker stall. “They had the training room down in the stadium and it was like this little ass room. And I’m coming from Green Bay with, you know, Lambeau Field and new facilities. I’m walking in here like, ‘Man, what the hell am I doing and why am I here?’ But it ended up being one of the best decisions I ever made. This is a very, very special place.”’
Who are the Buffalo Bills’ free agents this off-season?
‘As it stands, Buffalo is $43.7 million over the cap. A few restructures and cuts will get Buffalo out of the red, but the Bills’ general manager knows the team will not be in the market for high end free agents.’