Category: Buffalo Bills

The Bills newest wide receiver won’t be on the field anytime soon. After participating in his first practice with his new teammates, Jordan Matthews is listed as week to week after suffering a chip fracture in his sternum. The injury happened when he went to the ground hard after competing with a defensive back for a pass. Matthews finished practiced,... more

The Bills made a blockbuster move Friday, sending former first-round pick Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams along with a 2018 sixth-round pick in exchange for CB E.J. Gaines and a second-round pick in next year’s draft. It was a move that no one was expecting, but its clear Buffalo’s front office is going to shape this roster in... more

It didn’t take long for Anquan Boldin to blend in with Buffalo’s starting offense. Less than 24 hours after signing with the Bills, the veteran receiver was lined up in the slot with the starting offense and catching passes from Tyrod Taylor. “He was in there and he already caught a skinny post, a slant,” said Zay Jones. “He’s a... more

Coach McDermott has stressed the importance of fundamental techniques and rules when it comes to playing the game of football. As the team heads into their preseason opener, all the Bills head coach wants to see is good execution with proper fundamentals. “I know there’s a score and you want to win games,” he said. “Any time you compete, you... more

The Vikings broke a 3-3 halftime tie with a pair of third quarter touchdown drives and spoiled head coach Sean McDermott’s preseason debut in a 17-10 victory over the Bills. Minnesota scored on back-to-back possessions in the third quarter marching 69 and 71 yards on the two drives before finishing with a pair of two-yard scoring plays. Nate Peterman tried... more

Bills GM Brandon Beane said a couple of weeks ago that Anquan Boldin needed time to assess his family situation before deciding whether to play NFL football in 2017. Buffalo’s patience with Boldin was rewarded Monday as Boldin signed with the Bills. Buffalo welcomed the veteran wideout to One Bills Drive on a free agent visit last month, and he... more

Bills GM Brandon Beane said a couple of weeks ago that Anquan Boldin needed time to assess his family situation before deciding whether to play NFL football in 2017. Buffalo’s patience with Boldin was rewarded Monday as Boldin signed with the Bills. Buffalo welcomed the veteran wideout to One Bills Drive on a free agent visit last month, and he... more

Despite his soft spoken manner, Marcell Dareus, who returned to practice Tuesday, sounds determined to prove he can still be a dominant player in the NFL. Back practicing Tuesday was Marcell Dareus, who returned from a strained hamstring. Although his reps were managed the defensive tackle was effective in practice early. During a 9-on-7 run game period, Dareus routinely forced... more

Rod Streater is beginning to make his presence felt in the offense and his quarterbacks are taking notice. The list of things for the Bills to accomplish in year one under head coach Sean McDermott is long, but owner Terry Pegula was clear about the top priority in 2017. There’s a jumble of receivers behind Bills top wide out Sammy... more

The offense had more success moving the ball Thursday in a ‘play it out’ drive segment where the gains on the plays determined if the drive continued. Buffalo’s three offensive units got a chance to go against the defensive groups at the end of practice Thursday and put a scoring drive together. Typically in practice the first unit goes for... more

Buffalo’s pass rush looked strong in practice Friday and LeSean McCoy looked as elusive as ever. The defensive line had a good day on Friday. Early in the team periods they were getting quality rushes on the quarterbacks. Shaq Lawson led the charge with a pair of sacks and came close on a third that in a real game would’ve... more

Buffalo’s defense made enough plays to demonstrate that they’re catching on, and the offense continued to get in work on special situations on Sunday. It’s a new defensive scheme, and it may be simpler. But it’s not easy. On Day 4 of Bills Training Camp, presented by Connors & Ferris, the defense made enough plays to demonstrate that they’re catching... more

Day one of Bills camp had a lot going on, but some of the developments were more readily apparent than others. Bills head coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane both spoke of how the trade of Cardale Jones was a win-win situation. It gave Jones an opportunity to win a backup job with a head coach who has familiarity... more

Bills GM Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott have committed to a relentless pursuit of upgrading their roster whenever an opportunity presents itself. Veteran receiver Anquan Boldin could be the latest opportunity. The free agent wideout paid a visit to the Bills on Monday. Reports first surfaced over the weekend that the receiver would be meeting with the coaching... more