Justin Zimmer
FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has a decision to weigh as to whether to stick with the players he’s familiar with or plug the team’s needs in free agency, and with little room to maneuver under the salary cap. The path he chooses will determine what premium the Bills place on re-signing veteran pass-rusher Jerry Hughes. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
Bills have limited salary cap space entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:13 PM EST

Bills place defensive tackle Zimmer on IR, sign CB Cam Lewis

Nov. 11, 2021 12:55 PM EST
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills backup defensive tackle Justin Zimmer was placed on injured reserve on Thursday after he sustained a season-ending knee...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, warms up as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, watches before the start of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers tackle Taylor Moton wears a Guardian Cap over his helmet to provide an extra layer of protection during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
NFL players experiment with 'Guardian Caps' to protect heads

By Steve Reed Aug. 26, 2021 01:04 AM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) runs a drill during an NFL football rookie minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Friday, May 14, 2021, file photo. Bills Safety Micah Hyde recalled being immediately impressed with general manager Brandon Beane for going big -- in numbers and size -- to address Buffalo's defensive-line needs during the NFL draft. Using Buffalo's top two picks to select 6-foot-6, 266-pound Greg Rousseau and 6-3, 281-pound Carlos Basham not only adds bulk up front, the benefits should filter back to the secondary.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Bills retooled defense making big impression already in camp

By John Wawrow Jul. 30, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs on the field before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs 1/24/2021

Jan. 24, 2021 05:30 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' bend-but-don't-break defense to be tested by Ravens

By John Wawrow Jan. 11, 2021 04:02 PM EST

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Justin Zimmer (61) walks on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Justin Zimmer had more appearances on the NFL transactions list than tackles -- 27-15 -- since 2016, when the undersized defensive lineman first broke into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills. None of that mattered on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, when Zimmer, in his second stint with Buffalo will be remembered for forcing the decisive fumble to secure a 24-21 win over the Bills AFC arch-nemesis New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, Fikle)
With punch of the ball vs. Pats, Zimmer entered Bills lore

By John Wawrow Nov. 04, 2020 07:21 PM EST

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) rushes for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills running attack finally finds its legs against Patriots

By John Wawrow Nov. 02, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Ezra Cleveland (72) helps Dalvin Cook (33) celebrate his touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2020 09:32 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool, center left, makes a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers remain unbeaten, edge archrival Ravens 28-24

Nov. 01, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) breaks a tackle by New England Patriots' Byron Cowart to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills beat Patriots 24-21 on Newton's late fumble

By John Wawrow Nov. 01, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Juan Thornhill, right, breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
McDermott focused on fixing Bills after 2 straight losses

By John Wawrow Oct. 20, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs' Juan Thornhill, right, breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Chiefs, Edwards-Helaire run away with 26-17 win over Bills

By John Wawrow Oct. 19, 2020 08:22 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center, hands off the ball to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, left, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills 10/19/2020

Oct. 19, 2020 05:28 PM EDT

Bills welcome back White, Brown for game against Chiefs

Oct. 19, 2020 03:54 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills welcomed back starting cornerback Tre’Davious White for their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. ...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 01:20 PM EDT

No. 3 draft pick Jeff Okudah among Sunday's inactive players

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are without rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah, the third overall pick in the NFL draft, for their opener against the Chicago Bears. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Malik Taylor works out prior to an NFL football preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. Taylor never lost confidence he could find a home in the NFL, even as a Division II player who spent much of his senior season injured. Taylor’s faith has been rewarded. The 2019 undrafted free agent from Ferris State survived the Packers’ final round of cuts and is on the 53-man roster for their season opener Sunday at Minnesota. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Faith rewarded: Ex-DII receiver Taylor makes Packers' roster

By Steve Megargee Sep. 08, 2020 02:22 AM EDT

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...