‘The expectation is Christian Benford will return to the starting lineup opposite cornerback Rasul Douglas. Rapp had been playing the third safety in the Bills’ dime (six defensive backs) personnel and his spot could be filled by Siran Neal or Cam Lewis.’
BillsBeat - November 25, 2023
Longtime Hodgson Russ attorney moves into role leading Buffalo Bills legal team
‘Gilbride will replace former Bills general counsel Kathryn D’Angelo, who was let go last month after sources confirmed to The Buffalo News that she was having a romantic relationship with then-Bills Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President John Roth that was deemed inappropriate because Roth was her superior.’
Regional ties for coaches in Bills-Eagles
‘Eagles third-year coach Nick Sirianni hails from Jamestown, part of a long line of coaches in the Sirianni clan. His father, Fran, is a local legend as a former football coach and longtime track coach at Southwestern High School.’
After forging a brotherhood at Temple, Eagles’ Haason Reddick and Bills’ Dion Dawkins meet at the mountaintop
‘The first regular-season game at Lincoln Financial Field for the 29-year-old from Rahway, N.J., is a momentous occasion for him, but the trip to Federal Donuts and one of Ishkabibble’s, Max’s, or Dalessandro’s will only be the second biggest highlight of the weekend. The first will come when he sees Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick across from him and the rest of the Bills offense on Sunday.’
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Eagles waive veteran defensive end Derek Barnett (Philadelphia Inquirer)
After forging a brotherhood at Temple, Eagles’ Haason Reddick and Bills’ Dion Dawkins meet at the mountaintop (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eagles injury report: WR DeVonta Smith pops up with knee issue, but expected to play; DT Milton Williams is out (Philadelphia Inquirer)
‘Oh, my goodness’: Why Shaq Leonard is perfect fit for Eagles. End of awful ’17 draft class (Delaware News Journal)
Eagles’ Nick Sirianni sort of sings praises for Chiefs fans (Delaware County Times)
Eagles to be without one of their best run defenders and a TE against Bills (South Jersey Times)
Eagles release former 1st round pick unhappy with his playing time (South Jersey Times)
Eagles’ Nick Sirianni on KC outburst: ‘I’m not going to hide who I am’ (South Jersey Times)
Eagles veteran about to break a record gave this advice to his younger teammates (South Jersey Times)
Eagles’ Nick Sirianni says he knows the answer to: ‘How do we duplicate what we did last year?’ (South Jersey Times)
Eagles waive former first-round pick Derek Barnett (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Blankenship soaking up knowledge as youngest Eagle in veteran secondary (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Eagles notebook: A.J. Brown adjusting to his new world of coverage (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
What’s behind dramatic increase in snaps for Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat? (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
DeVonta Smith pops up on Eagles’ Friday injury report but expected to play (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Eagles Waive Former First-Round Pick Derek Barnett (WENJ-FM)
Philadelphia Eagles waive defensive end Derek Barnett (KYW-TV)
Spadaro: Jalen Carter’s deep dive, Bradley Roby knows his Diggs (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Eagles waive Derek Barnett (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Bills vs. Eagles Injury Report (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Fostoria's Hyde toughing out Bills' season
‘”This year has been up and down, up and down,” Buffalo free safety Micah Hyde, a former all-Ohio player at Fostoria High School, said in a phone interview this week. “We haven’t played our best ball, but we’re hoping to kick into gear here soon and try to make a run for it.”‘
Eagles’ Hurts and Bills’ Allen have similar games but different styles
‘“I feel like I play with my emotions on my sleeve and maybe I’ve been masking that the last few games or throughout this season,” Allen said. “But I need to let my guys know how much I care about this game and how much I care about them.”’
Eagles host Bills in matchup of two of NFL’s top quarterbacks
‘Key Matchup: Bills secondary vs. Eagles receivers. The Bills have several injuries in their secondary, which has a tall task in defending DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown. Smith turned Monday night’s game in Philadelphia’s favor with a stellar, 41-yard reception late in the fourth quarter to the Chiefs 1-yard line that led to Hurts’ go-ahead tush-push touchdown run. He finished with six catches for 99 yards. Brown, the NFL’s second-leading receiver (1,013 yards), likely will be smarting after making just one catch for 8 yards and being involved in miscommunication with Hurts that led to an interception against Kansas City.’
Bills nickel Taron Johnson cleared, back vs. Eagles
‘Johnson was injured in the second quarter of the team’s win last week vs. the New York Jets on the same play that safety Taylor Rapp was injured. Rapp was taken off the field in an ambulance with a neck injury, and despite being limited in practice Thursday, has been ruled out of Sunday’s game.’
McDermott, Bills up to challenge against tough Eagles team
‘”They’re very talented. They do a great job every year of putting a Super Bowl talented team on the field, and we have to defend it,” said McDermott on WGR with Sal Capaccio. “I think D’Andre Swift has really rejuvenated his career, and then A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts, they do a great job and they’re explosive, they break tackles. Then defensively, the talent they have up-front, the way they’ve invested in their corners. They’ve got a very talented football team.”‘
Bills rule out CB Dane Jackson (concussion), S Taylor Rapp (neck) vs. Eagles
‘Nickel defender Taron Johnson, who also left the game and entered the NFL’s concussion protocol, was a full participant in Friday’s practice and is expected to play, along with safety Micah Hyde, who was a limited in practice this week with a neck injury.’
McDermott: Taylor Rapp, Dane Jackson out for Eagles game
‘“That’s really solely where our focus is and the rest of it will handle itself in due time. It’s really focusing on one week at a time and right now, the opportunity we have against the Eagles this week.”’
Bills at Eagles injury report | Week 12
‘McDermott said that CB Dane Jackson (concussion) and S Taylor Rapp (neck) are listed as OUT and won’t play Sunday.’
BillsBeat - November 24, 2023
Inside the Bills: How six words from Josh Allen might turn the season around
‘“I just wanted him to be Josh Allen. You know, the fun, the excitement that he kind of plays with,” new offensive coordinator Joe Brady said. “I feed off of it. At the end of the day, this is a game. We’re supposed to have fun. I have a ton of fun coaching. I know our guys have a lot of fun playing. I know it’s a business and it’s a job, but at the same time, we’re out there having fun, playing football. Not that he wasn’t having fun before, but I think you saw it a little bit last (week). I think the guys obviously fed off of it, as well.”’
PlayAction column: Eagles' dominant defensive line poses challenge to Bills
‘“Their front is fantastic,” Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer said. “They have humongous guys inside and really good pass rushers on the edge. They sub guys in that can do the same. It is going to be a huge test for us, a great opportunity for us to see where we’re at, to work our techniques and our schemes. But they are really good.”’