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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

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Fenton, Williams inactive for Chiefs against Bills

Jan. 23, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Isaiah McKenzie runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Saints scratch Ingram, Armstead returns; Bills' McKenzie out

Nov. 25, 2021 07:31 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson, left front, is stopped by Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton after a short gain during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Titans' Amani Hooker set to play; Milano active for Bills

Oct. 18, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Washington Football Team at Buffalo Bills 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:39 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) is shown on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, in this Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, photo. McKenzie revealed he faces NFL discipline for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols for unvaccinated players by failing to wear a mask inside the team’s facility. McKenzie wrote: “They got me! @NFL you win!” in a Thursday, Aug. 26 social media post in which he included a copy of the first page of a letter he received from the league informing him of the violation. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Bills' McDermott frustrated by team's low vaccination rate

By John Wawrow Aug. 26, 2021 10:08 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

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) watches following an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Having rejoined the team after opting out last season for COVID-19 reasons, Lotulelei's return is being counted upon to shore up a defense that struggled at times stopping the run. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Lotulelei eagerly rejoins Bills after year off from football

By John Wawrow Jun. 15, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

Chiefs have Edwards-Helaire, no Bell, Watkins vs Bills

By Dave Skretta Jan. 24, 2021 05:32 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have Clyde Edwards-Helaire but are missing fellow running back Le'Veon Bell and veteran wide receiver Sammy...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen warms up before an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills 1/16/2021

Jan. 16, 2021 07:12 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass under pressure by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 03:54 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) makes a catch with Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. The Bills won 27-17. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills coach terms injuries to Edmunds, Milano not long term

By John Wawrow Sep. 14, 2020 06:10 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 - Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III attends an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Henderson, Nev. The Raiders play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 13. (AP Photo/John Locher, Pool, File)
Raiders uncertain what they'll see from new-look Panthers

By Steve Reed Sep. 10, 2020 09:20 PM EDT

Bills built to win now with majority of starters returning

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:18 PM EDT
BUFFALO BILLS (10-7) New faces: WR Stefon Diggs, DEs Mario Addison and rookie A.J. Epenesa, DTs Vernon Butler and Quinton Jefferson, CB...

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), left, tackles Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the first day of NFL football training camp with pads on at ADPRO Sports Training Center outdoor field in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (James P. McCoy/The Buffalo News via AP, Pool)
Allen's development remains question mark for Buffalo Bills

By John Wawrow Aug. 27, 2020 04:19 PM EDT

Expectations low for Panthers as they enter rebuilding mode

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:41 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (5-11) New faces: Coach Matt Rhule, OC Joe Brady, DC Phil Snow, QB Teddy Bridgewater, WRs Robby Anderson, Keith Kirkwood...