Buffalo Bills Rumors & News

BuffaloBills.com "Installing an offensive system and having a new roster of players execute it effectively sooner rather than later is no easy task, especially when a good portion of the talent on offense is very green. Such is the case for Bills offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Fortunately for Buffalo’s..." June 18

CBSSports.com "The NFL might not be that far away from having its first full-time female official on the field. And when -- not if -- it happens, look to 2014 as the year and look to Sarah Thomas as the zebra breaking ground. Thomas, 39, became the first female to ever officiate an NCAA football game in 2007..." June 17

BuffaloBills.com "He was the last of Buffalo’s draft class that had yet to sign his rookie contract. On Friday, just a day after the team completed their mandatory minicamp, EJ Manuel signed with the Bills. “It’s a great feeling and I’m excited to be truly part of the team now,” Manuel told Buffalobills.com. “I..." June 14

Buffalo News "Stevie Johnson offered up a Roy Munson handshake today after the Buffalo Bills' final mandatory minicamp session. Johnson's rigid fingers were taped at the knuckles. He declined to clasp hands. It has been a delicate offseason for the Bills' top wide receiver. He's recovering from a twisted..." June 13

WGR 550 Sports Radio "Once the initial wave of free agency calmed down and the 2013 NFL Draft passed, one of the lingering questions surrounding the roster of the Buffalo Bills revolved around who would be lining up at left guard. After seeing Colin Brown, Chris Scott and Sam Young take first-team repetitions at the..." June 12

ESPN.com "Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, placed on waivers by the Buffalo Bills on Monday, is heading to Seattle in the next day or two to possibly sign a contract with the team, two sources said. Jackson was the Seahawks' starting quarterback in 2011, but lost his job to Russell Wilson last summer. The..." June 11

New York Daily News "When the NFL invades Broadway this winter, the term “Great White Way” will take on a whole new meaning. The Daily News exclusively obtained details and artist renderings of some of the major plans the NFL has for “Super Bowl Boulevard” — a football-themed extravaganza between 34th and 44th..." June 11

NFL.com "Former NFL defensive end and linebacker Shawne Merriman is home after being taken to a Los Angeles hospital Sunday night. The former San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills star was transported to Cedars Sinai Medical Center for an undisclosed "medical emergency," officer Mark Ro of the Los..." June 10

WGR 550 Sports Radio "After one preseason game, an essentially red-shirted regular season and about two months worth of off-season workouts, the Buffalo Bills have seen all they needed to see with Tarvaris Jackson. The team announced Monday night that they have released the veteran quarterback, the night before the..." June 10

NFL.com "Jim Kelly was recovering comfortably Friday after the former Buffalo Bills quarterback underwent surgery to treat cancer of the upper jawbone. The Erie County Medical Center released a statement on behalf of the Hall of Fame signal-caller. "At Mr. Kelly's request, we thank everyone for their..." June 07

NFL.com "With both London games already sold out this season, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has visions of expanding the league's overseas schedule in the future. Speaking at a New York University conference Tuesday, Goodell revealed that the NFL is planning to add a third London game each year. In..." June 05

BuffaloBills.com "A day after hosting free agent center-guard Doug Legursky for a visit at One Bills Drive, Buffalo signed the five-year veteran to a contract. Legursky (6-1, 315), a former undrafted signing of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008, spent his first four NFL seasons in Pittsburgh. The 26-year old..." June 05

BuffaloBills.com "A statement from Jim Kelly “This past couple of weeks has been difficult for me and because of the nature of social media I thought it would be best to share with everyone what has been going on with my health. I was recently diagnosed with Squamous-cell carcinoma (cancer) of the upper jaw..." June 03

NFL.com "Doug Marrone now runs the show in Buffalo, and it appears he brought the Football Gods of Common Sense with him. The new Bills coach told reporters earlier this week he doesn't see C.J. Spiller merely as a situational running back. The days of seeing the Bills' most explosive playmaker on the..." May 31

Buffalo Rumblings "The Buffalo Bills announced a back-end roster move on Thursday, waiving undrafted rookie free agent defensive back Vernon Kearney and signing free agent wide receiver DeMarco Sampson. A 2011 seventh-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals, the 6'2", 204-pound Sampson made some waves at receiver as..." May 30

Buffalo News "Serious punishment could be in store for the pranksters who set up a telephone call in March between then-Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix and another NFL general manager, recorded it and sold it to the sports website Deadspin. Two 20-year-olds from Plymouth, Mass. – Joshua Barber and..." May 30

BuffaloBills.com "He’s been a regular participant in the Bills voluntary Organized Team Activity for the last several weeks. And two-time Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman Mario Williams says he’s settled down, and ready to focus in his second year with the Buffalo Bills. Willliams was a guest Wednesday night on The John..." May 29

Buffalo News "It’s a déja vu offseason for Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams. Williams is recovering from surgery on a bone spur in his heel for a second straight spring. Last year, he came back from surgery on his left heel and wound up playing in the Pro Bowl. This year, he had surgery on his..." May 29

WGR 550 Sports Radio "Heading in to the off-season, there was some concern at One Bills Drive about the depth of the tight end position because of a significant injury to starter Scott Chandler. As Chandler continues to fight his way back from a torn ACL, another tight end got injured during the final week of Organized..." May 29

WGR 550 Sports Radio "Starting their third and final week of Organized Team Activities, the Buffalo Bills saw one of the team's longest tenured players return to get acclimated with the new staff and players in place. Kyle Williams, who has been with the Bills longer than every player except for kicker Rian Lindell,..." May 28

NFL.com "The NFL Draft is moving two weeks later than usual, at least for 2014. The league announced Tuesday that the 2014 NFL Draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall on May 8 to 10. The league also was considering moving the draft to May 15 to 17 because of scheduling issues at Radio City Music..." May 28

Houston Chronicle "The attorney representing Mario Williams’ former fiancée asked a Houston judge Friday to dismiss Williams’ lawsuit seeking the return of a 10.04-carat engagement ring and to instruct Harris County prospectors to investigate Williams for perjury. A hearing is scheduled for next Friday before..." May 25

BuffaloBills.com "Bills TE Scott Chandler is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the penultimate game of the 2012 season, but five months to the day Chandler was on the practice field following the team’s OTA workout, running routes and catching passes. It’s an encouraging sign for Buffalo’s passing game..." May 24

Buffalo News "Buffalo Bills tight end Scott Chandler sure did not look Thursday like a guy who just 4½ months ago was laying on an operating table having major knee surgery. Chandler was running brisk pass routes and catching throws from rookie quarterback Jeff Tuel in the Bills’ fieldhouse after the team’s..." May 24

Buffalo News "Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine isn’t eager to cast the first stone when it comes to the team’s failings on that side of the ball last season prior to his arrival. But it’s clear he saw what anyone watching the Bills did: An extreme makeover was needed. Pettine is not Ty..." May 23

ESPN.com "Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston. He said all "[options] are on the table." "As I have said before, I..." May 23

Akron Beacon Journal "Jimmy Haslam, whose purchase of the Browns was unanimously approved in October, apologized to fellow NFL owners for the negative attention an ongoing federal investigation targeting his family business, Pilot Flying J, has brought upon the league, Jarrett Bell of USA Today reported. Since the..." May 23

Buffalo News "Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is focused on teaching EJ Manuel proper footwork as a big first step in getting the team’s prized rookie quarterback ready for the NFL. Manuel needs to match his steps in the pocket to the pass routes the receivers are running as he learns..." May 22

NFL.com "The NFL draft provides football fans with a peek into the exhilaration that comes with entering the league. Far less publicized is a player's exit from the game, which carries its own emotional weight. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at the NFL Spring Meeting in Boston that he had met with..." May 22

Buffalo News "Mario Williams emitted a sigh when he stepped to the lectern at One Bills Drive this afternoon and then answered every question asked about an unbecoming feud with his ex-fiancee. Williams didn't deny he sent texts her lawyer made public Friday, but insisted he never has had suicidal thoughts..." May 21

Buffalo News "For the first time in voluntary offseason workouts, Buffalo Bills receiver Stevie Johnson was on the field. He had been forced to watch previous practices because of a lower back injury. "It definitely feels good to just be out there on the field, even through the little pains I have," Johnson..." May 21

SI.com "The Buffalo Bills are remaining mum on Mario Williams’ off-the-field issues but the Bills are reportedly taking the defensive end’s issues “seriously.” Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone told reporters Monday that he has spoken to defensive end Mario Williams about his off-the-field problems...." May 20

ESPN.com "The Buffalo Bills nearly have their entire 2013 rookie NFL draft class under contract. Buffalo reached a four-year agreement with second-round pick and rookie receiver Robert Woods, a source tells ESPN.com's AFC East blog. Woods was in Los Angeles for the NFLPA's Rookie Premiere this weekend,..." May 19

Buffalo News "Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Mario Williams made mention of committing suicide, and his ex-fiancee found the threat credible enough to plan an intervention. That’s alleged by Erin Marzouki’s attorney, Anthony Buzbee, who released texts purportedly sent by Williams to Marzouki in November, while..." May 18

BuffaloBills.com "Bills GM Doug Whaley was asked a lot of things as he assumed the post of general manager, but in an appearance on NFL Network’s Total Access he was asked about the chances of EJ Manuel being ready to start Week 1 of the regular season. Whaley didn’t rule out the possibility of Manuel being a Week..." May 17

NFL.com "The Buffalo Bills didn't wait long to name their new general manager. Three days after Buddy Nix "stepped away" from the position, the team announced Thursday that Doug Whaley was the new GM. This move was completely expected. It was reported back in January that Bills president/CEO Russ..." May 16

Buffalo News "Leodis McKelvin is the oldest cornerback on the Buffalo Bills at age 27, and he’s the only cornerback on the roster with more than two years of NFL experience. “It’s a new role for me, as far as me being the oldest,” McKelvin said after Tuesday’s practice at One Bills Drive. “We’re young but we..." May 15

WGR 550 Sports Radio "the new year started in March for the National Football League, it didn't take long for one of the Buffalo Bills' more well-known offensive linemen to find a new home. Andy Levitre found greener pastures with the Tennessee Titans after spending four years with the team that drafted him. With..." May 15

CBSSports.com "The Buffalo Bills plan to name Doug Whaley their new general manager on Thursday, according to a league source. Whaley was identified as the successor to outgoing GM Buddy Nix after the 2012 season and has been groomed for the promotion. Nix's departure was not a surprise (he is now in a..." May 15

WGR 550 Sports Radio "On Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills continued to get closer to having all of their selections from the 2013 NFL Draft under contract. The team announced that they've signed second-round linebacker Kiko Alonso to his rookie deal. Alonso is the sixth draft pick to sign his inaugural deal with the..." May 15

ESPN.com "As expected, Buddy Nix is stepping down from his role as general manager of the Buffalo Bills. The team announced Monday that Nix will take on an advisory role in the front office. It is expected that Bills assistant general manager Doug Whaley will be promoted to the lead post. This move has..." May 13

Buffalo News "The Buffalo Bills signed the first of their eight picks in the 2013 draft, coming to terms with seventh-round selection Chris Gragg, a tight end out of Arkansas. Gragg, the 222nd overall pick in the draft, played in 43 games for the Razorbacks, making 20 starts, with 72 career catches for 1,003..." May 10

WGR 550 Sports Radio "All has been quiet on the Jairus Byrd front since the Buffalo Bills placed the franchise tag on him before the start of free agency in early March. Byrd has yet to sign his tender, and the Bills have been mum on where negotiations have been. A few days before the start of the team's first..." May 10

San Diego Union-Tribune "Retired former Charger Shawne Merriman has found a new athletic outlet. “I can’t wait to compete on Season 5 of AmericanNinjaWarrior this summer,” he announced on Twitter. Merriman, alas, won't be wearing ninja attire (not enough fabric) or throwing sharp objects at people. Contestants run an..." May 10

Buffalo News "Buffalo Bills football star Mario Williams, who signed the biggest contract in team history last year, has filed a lawsuit against his former fiancée in Houston, seeking the return of a 10-carat diamond engagement ring reportedly worth $785,000. The lawsuit alleges that Erin Marzouki..." May 07

Buffalo News "As a boy, Jairus Byrd was always curious about big things. His mother, Marilyn, will never forget the day he asked about the size of the family swimming pool. She provided the pertinent details. “Well,” little Jairus replied, “mine is going to be 10 times as big!” Sometime soon, Byrd will..." May 06