‘Sean McDermott said a couple times this summer that the competition between Tyrel Dodson, A.J. Klein, Terrel Bernard and Baylon Spector was not yielding the results he was hoping for, meaning none of those players stepped up and outright won the job.’
BillsBeat - August 31, 2023
Buffalo Bills practice squad takes shape, Isabella returns as one of four wide receivers
‘The other two available spots, general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday afternoon, are expected to be filled by a pair of outsiders.’
Buffalo Bills adding veteran LB to practice squad: Could he be an option at middle linebacker?
‘Kirskey, who turns 31 on Thursday, suffered a hamstring injury during training camp with the Houston Texans and was released on Monday before the Tuesday cut-down deadline. He is entering his 10th NFL season and was a team captain for Houston last year, finishing with 124 tackles.’
Buffalo Bills beat up on Dolphins legend Dan Marino one last time in new Pepsi commercial
‘In the commercial, Marino gets winded coming out for the coin toss against Josh Allen, takes a delay of game after needing to put on reading glasses to read his wristband and takes a hard hit from Bills defenders to end the game. Following the Bills’ victory, Allen takes a selfie with Marino as he lies on the turf in pain.’
Bills reportedly sign veteran LB Kirksey, OL Ifedi to practice squad
‘According to NFL Network’s report, playing for a winning team was important to Kirksey, who was surprisingly released by the Texans earlier this week. Once he acclimates to the Bills’ defensive system, Kirksey could compete with current Bills LBs Terrel Bernard and Tyrel Dodson for a significant role at middle linebacker.’
Bills announce 2023 team captains, including Allen, Diggs, Davis
‘“Gabe is mature beyond his years and you see that in his work ethic,” said Beane. “If anything, you have to tell Gabe to unplug and take a break. That’s cool that his teammates see him in that light. I feel like they do, but that validates that for him. So I’m looking forward to this season for Gabe. I’ve echoed it before, going into Game 2 (last year) when he got that high ankle (sprain) it bothered him for a while and I think he probably pressed a little bit. He’s in a good spot so I’m looking forward to what the season unfolds for him.”’
Terrel Bernard returns to practice, looks to seize Bills middle linebacker job
‘“Looking back on it, (I tried) to take what I can from it, and try to make the best out of out of the situation,” Bernard told the Gazette Wednesday. “So, having an opportunity to really study the playbook and watch as much film as I could, while I was in the training room getting healthy, I think I tried to make the best out of my situation, but I never want to get hurt, especially in the middle of a competition like that.”’
Bills GM Brandon Beane's second-round misses add up with Boogie Basham trade
‘But the one that Beane let get away was guard Wyatt Teller, a 2018 fifth-round pick who was traded after one season has since become a two-time Pro Bowler for the Cleveland Browns. “I didn’t do a good job with Wyatt Teller. We moved too quick on that,” Beane said. “Boogie could go home and have a great career. I’m seriously happy for Wyatt. I hate that it didn’t happen here and that’s on me and the same for Boogie. I’ll be rooting for Boogie other than when he steps in this building Week 6. Sometimes it’s just timing and you try to look at everything and these are tough decisions.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen: Better than ever with Stefon Diggs
‘“Our communication’s an all-time high, just understanding some of our concepts better, making sure that we’re talking and have an open line of communication,” Allen said.’
Petoskey’s Joel Wilson receives spot on Buffalo Bills practice squad
‘An undrafted rookie tight end out of Central Michigan University, Wilson joined the Bills after originally signing with the New Orleans Saints right after the 2023 NFL Draft.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane anticipates Von Miller to be activated after missing 4 games
‘Barring setbacks, he didn’t rule out Miller playing in Week 5. “We’ll see where he’s at and see where we’re at, and what we need,” Beane said, noting Miller can’t practice in pads until he’s activated. “But I know he’s going to want to play in that game. And we’d be crazy not to want him out there. So hopefully the stars align.”’
3-time AFC East defending champion Bills still considered contenders despite lowered expectations
‘Weaknesses: Middle linebacker and experienced offensive tackle depth. The Bills have yet to determine who will take over the middle linebacker spot following Edmunds’ departure. It remained a three-way competition between Terrel Bernard, Tyrel Dodson and A.J. Klein through Buffalo’s third preseason game. The Bills’ depth at tackle took significant hits after Brandon Shell was placed on the reserve/retired list and, days later, Tommy Doyle suffered a season-ending left knee injury. That leaves sixth-year player David Quessenberry as Buffalo’s only backup with NFL experience behind starters Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown.’
Bills sign offensive lineman Germain Ifedi
‘Ifedi recently spent time on the Detroit Lions roster after being signed as a free agent this past May. However, he was released from their roster on Sunday.’
Report: Bills signing veteran linebacker Christian Kirksey to practice squad
‘Kirksey had spent the past two seasons in Houston, even serving as a defensive captain last season. In his two years, Kirksey played 30 games, starting 29 of them with 217 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, three sacks, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions.’
Bills lose three potential practice squad players to waivers
‘According to the NFL’s waiver wire, the Bills lost safety Zayne Anderson to the Green Bay Packers, while also losing both offensive lineman Nick Broeker and cornerback Alex Austin to the Houston Texans.’