‘Tierney Lyle told the Times that said she believed Williams would be removed from life support but that had not happened as of Wednesday afternoon. He remains in the intensive care unit following surgery.’
BillsBeat - September 7, 2023
A guide to tailgate-tested, Mafia-approved Buffalo Bills beers
‘Buffalo Bills beers come in all shapes and sizes. There are light ones, dark ones, big ones, small ones, lagers, stouts, IPAs and everything between. With more than 40 breweries (and more on the way) calling Western New York home, Bills Mafia members can find something to their taste as they cheer on their team in fitting fashion this season.’
Gardner vs Diggs is must-see matchup that will be key in Bills opener with Jets
‘That said, there are excellent players at all three levels with monstrous tackle Quinnen Williams up front, C.J. Mosley making plays all over the field from his middle linebacker spot, and defensive backs like Reed and Sauce Gardner locking up receivers.’
Bills position battles settled, injury list short: What McDermott said at press conference
‘Most surprising was Bernard beating out Tyrel Dodson, not because Dodson outperformed him but because Bernard missed the entire preseason with a hamstring injury. Still, despite no exposure in live game situations, Bernard gets the nod.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde dealing with back injury, status uncertain for Monday Night Football vs. Jets
‘McDermott said that the 32-year-old wouldn’t practice on Wednesday, but he was in uniform and took part in the stretching portion of practice. Before the media left practice, Hyde was getting stretched out by head athletic trainer Nate Breske.’
Update: Former Bills, Syracuse football player on life support after accident on construction site (report)
‘Williams was traded in 2014 to his hometown Buffalo Bills, where he played his final NFL game. His last stint in the league was in 2016, when he was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs before the season started.’
Hyde limited at Bills’ Wednesday practice; Three positional battles resolved
‘Entering Week 1 against the New York Jets, McDermott updated preseason competitions at middle linebacker, cornerback and right guard, revealing second-year pros Terrel Bernard and Christian Benford earned starting roles at MLB and CB, respectively, while rookie O’Cyrus Torrence had won the starting RG job.’
Brotherly relationship pushed Alec Anderson, Ryan Van Demark from Bills practice squad to active roster
‘Van Demark, who spent training camp with the Indianapolis Colts last season, shot up the Bills depth chart when free agent tackle Brandon Shell decided to retire after the preseason opener and Tommy Doyle suffered a season-ending knee injury the following week. Meanwhile, Anderson proved his value by being able to play four of the five positions on the offensive line.’
Bills rookie O'Cyrus Torrence eager for first NFL game after being named starter
‘Torrence has been getting most of the snaps with the No. 1 offense throughout training camp, but there was some uncertainty because incumbent Ryan Bates was also getting some reps and was also playing center with the No. 2 offense, since the Bills didn’t have a true center behind Mitch Morse.’
Simmons: Is this finally the year for the Buffalo Bills to return to the Super Bowl?
‘Last year, it was supposed to be Super Bowl or Bust for the Bills. They won 13 games and busted in the playoffs against Cincinnati after having a game against the same Bengals canceled when defensive back Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field. The year before, they lost in overtime to Kansas City in a playoff game that still defies explanation.’
The Bills believe they are stronger after going through an emotionally draining season last year
‘“I’m not going to say last season, this season, next season. This sport takes a toll on its players a lot more than people know, not only physically, but mentally,” he said. “Even though the money is tremendous, the stakes are at their highest and can really take a toll on anybody. And everyone gets touched. No one’s safe.”’
Bills' Micah Hyde dealing with back injury, considered day-to-day ahead of season opener vs. Jets
‘Hyde has not played in a regular-season game since he suffered a neck injury in Week 2 of the 2022 season. While the injury was supposed to sideline him for the remainder of the season, the Bills designated Hyde to return from injured reserve prior to the start of the postseason. Hyde ended up not playing in the playoffs after Buffalo was dispatched by Cincinnati in the divisional round.’
McDermott announces starters at key positions prior to season opener with Jets
‘On the offensive side of the ball, it will be 2023 second-round pick O’Cyrus Torrence starting at right guard, beating out veteran Ryan Bates. McDermott feels Torrence had a “workman-like” approach to his game leading up to his first NFL season.’
Von Miller says knee was cleared two days before roster decisions had to be made
‘”I didn’t have no pride ether way that it went,” Miller said. “Of course I wanted to play, but the ultimate goal is to get to the playoffs and have success deep into the playoffs and to win the Super Bowl. So ultimately, it wasn’t my decision, but I want to do whatever it takes to win.”‘
Report: Former Bills wide receiver, Buffalo native Mike Williams on life support in Tampa hospital
‘Just one season after signing a massive six-year contract extension with the Buccaneers, Williams was traded to his hometown team in 2014, where he would only dress for nine games, catching eight passes for 142 yards and one touchdown.’