AFC Notes: Jalen Ramsey, Stefon Diggs, Keon Coleman, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots

AFC Notes: Jalen Ramsey, Stefon Diggs, Keon Coleman, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots
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Bills

  • Bills HC Sean McDermott on CB Christian Benford‘s contract extension: “He’s come in, he’s kept his head down, he’s worked, he’s learned, he’s developed. He has shown the traits that we look for in a corner.” (Ryan O’Halloran)
  • McDermott on DE Joey Bosa: “This is a place people have experienced the best version of themselves, so we’re excited for him. The key is going to be the durability piece. How can he stay healthy and how can we keep him healthy?” (O’Halloran)
  • McDermott says being “proactive” on banning the tush push is best going forward: “We’re going to always act in a way that’s best for the health and safety of the players.” (Mike Garafolo)
  • Bills GM Brandon Beane on WR Keon Coleman: “We have all the confidence that Keon (Coleman) gets it, and want to remind everyone that he’s only 21 years old. Playing receiver is hard. I’m not sitting here today concerned about where Keon Coleman is at. He knows what’s expected of him.” (Sal Capaccio)
  • Beane said LB Matt Milano could still wind up with the Bills beyond 2025 despite his contract restructure and is hoping Milano can have a great year heading into the last year of his contract. (Capaccio)

Dolphins

  • Regarding Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey‘s potential trade, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network points out the two sides are still expected to separate, and a move could happen in May or June when Miami gets more salary cap relief by parting ways with him.
  • Wolfe expects the Dolphins to look “heavily” into the free agent and trade markets at cornerback when they move on from Ramsey.
  • Wolfe has heard free agent CB Rasul Douglas is someone Miami has looked into, and they want to add “at least two” veterans at the position.
  • Per SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Dolphins were very high on Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen before he went to the Cardinals.

Patriots

  • Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on trading QB Joe Milton III: “Well, we felt like that his reps were going to be decreased as we worked through the offseason. And we felt like just like every other decision, we’re going to try to do what’s best for the team, and that’s the decision that we ultimately made. And so, excited to move forward with Drake and Josh, and that’s going to be a tough one for me to continue to say over and over, Drake and Josh.” (Doug Kyed)
  • New Patriots WR Stefon Diggs: “I’ve always been productive as a receiver… My resume speaks for itself.” (Mark Daniels)
  • Diggs continued: “If you’re doing the math right, I’m going to be productive.” (Daniels)
  • On playing with QB Drake Maye, Diggs said he’s excited and he likes the fire Maye played with when he saw the young signal caller last year. (Daniels)
  • Diggs touched on his recovery from a torn ACL: *“I’m ahead of schedule. I’m trying...