‘“It was very tough, we debated round and round, but ultimately it’s a long season and we want Von for the stretch run.”’
BillsBeat - August 31, 2023
Bernard, Shakir, McGovern all return to Bills practice Wednesday
‘McGovern was injured last week during practice and did not suit up for the team’s preseason finale against the Chicago Bears. Shakir missed the final two preseason games, while Bernard has not fully practiced since injuring his hamstring back on Aug. 10, the final day of training camp at St. John Fisher University.’
Report: Buffalo Bills to sign linebacker Christian Kirksey to practice squad
‘He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round, 71st overall, in the 2014 NFL Draft. He has played for the Browns, Green Bay Packers, and Texans.’
Bills sign OL Germain Ifedi, plan to add LB Christian Kirksey on practice squad
‘Rookie receiver Justin Shorter and linebacker Baylon Spector were placed on injured reserve to make room on the roster for Ifedi and Ferguson. Both are dealing with hamstring injuries, and eligible to return later this season. Buffalo brought back 14 players to its practice squad, leaving one spot open for a quarterback, Beane said. See the full practice squad list below.’
Bills hopeful that preseason standout WR will help team moving into season
‘Isabella, who was cut by the team in its initial roster moves on Tuesday, was one of 14 players signed to the team’s practice squad on Wednesday.’
Gabe Davis joins Bills captain ranks
‘Davis is the only new captain, as former Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and special teamer Taiwan Jones vacated the leadership positions in free agency.’
Bills’ initial 53-man roster mostly healthy
‘Connor McGovern, the projected starter at left guard, was back on the practice field Wednesday after a knee injury kept him from playing in the final preseason game, along with linebackers Terrel Bernard (hamstring) and Dorian Williams (calf), and receiver Khalil Shakir (ribs).’
For Bills DL Kingsley Jonathan, 'no news is good news' in making the 53-man roster
‘”No news is good news,” Jonathan said. “I was looking at my phone all day yesterday, the day before. Just looking at it, looking at it, praying. At one moment, I just stopped looking at it, and I didn’t hear anything, so I was like, ‘I’ve just got to go in the next day.'”‘
Bills name captains for the 2023-24 season
‘The full list includes quarterback Josh Allen, receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, center Mitch Morse, safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, and linebackers Von Miller and Tyler Matakevich.’
'Another dream come true': Players reflect on making Bills' 53-man roster
‘”I was looking at my phone all day yesterday and the day before, just looking at it and praying,” said defensive end Kinglsey Jonathan, who went undrafted out of Syracuse in 2022.’
Bills sign players to practice squad following cut down
‘QB Matt Barkley was placed on the injured reserve, leaving the team with just 2 quarterbacks on the roster. However, General Manager Brandon Beane plans to add another one in the coming day.’
Bills sign OT Germain Ifedi, re-sign LS Reid Ferguson to 53-man roster
‘To make room for both of these moves, the Bills have placed LB Baylon Spector and WR Justin Shorter on IR.’
Bills sign 14 players to 2023 practice squad
‘Buffalo has two remaining practice squad spots open.’
Bills select eight players as the 2023 captains
‘QB Josh Allen, WR Stefon Diggs, WR Gabe Davis, C Mitch Morse, S Jordan Poyer, S Micah Hyde, LB Von Miller and LB Tyler Matakevich.’
Top 3 things we learned as GM Brandon Beane addresses the state of the Bills 2023 roster
‘”Working on that (third) quarterback. It’s in motion. We are going to add one, it’s in motion, it’ll probably be finalized (Thursday),” Beane said.’