Can this raw UDFA prospect make a dent in what appears to be a solid positional group?

The Buffalo Bills have poured a lot of resources into the tight end position of late. That’s something new for a franchise that had never really emphasized the position, except perhaps for a brief time where they named the most famous offensive attack in franchise history for the player who played tight end (but even then, many people thought the K-Gun was named for quarterback Jim Kelly and not tight end Keith McKeller, whose nickname was “Killer”).

Under offensive coordinator Joe Brady, the...

The Pro Bowl running back wants to be paid like a top player at his position. But is he worth it?

The Buffalo Bills face a major decision regarding running back James Cook, who reportedly seeks a contract extension north of $15 million annually. Such a pay day would place him among the NFL’s highest-paid running backs, rivaling Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Christian McCaffrey.

While Cook’s 2024 season was notable — 1,009 rushing yards and a league-leading 16 rushing touchdowns — there are several reasons why committing to such a deal is poor business. The former Georgia Bulldog has...

Much closer to a mirror match than expected

The Buffalo Bills’ 2024 season has been written. So let’s add some “illustrations!” If you’re new to Plays That Defined, this isn’t a highlight recap, but rather a cathartic retelling of the past season, chapter by chapter.

Don’t vote for your favorite play necessarily, vote for the one that best represents that game’s narrative. I’ll recap the game to refresh your memory, but don’t feel locked in by my narrative.

Chapter 9: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills

The Bills had throttled their last two opponents and were set to host...

Defensive additions get the attention, but ST will see new faces

The Buffalo Bills’ offseason additions on the defensive side of the ball are dominating story lines and with good reason. Almost the entirety of the team’s most recent NFL Draft focused on defense, and the recent playoff disappointments from that side of the ball led to the general consensus that the investments were directionally prudent.

But there are multiple players who took meaningful special teams snaps in 2025 who aren’t around to take those snaps this year. Whether they aren’t with the Bills anymore or whether they’re slated for...

The Bills are on their last major break before training camp and preparations for the 2025 NFL season begin. With that, it’s time to hand out an offseason grade!

Recently, we wanted to hear from Rumblers about the Buffalo Bills’ 2025 offseason. When taking time to reflect a bit on all that happened at One Bills Drive the last few months, what grade would you give the team’s offseason? As we like to do in partnership with FanDuel Sportsbook and SB Nation Reacts, it felt appropriate to ask for an assist from readers in handing out grades with school nearly...

The Bills are on their last major break before training camp and preparations for the 2025 NFL season begin. With that, it’s time to hand out an offseason grade!

Recently, we wanted to hear from Rumblers about the Buffalo Bills’ 2025 offseason. When taking time to reflect a bit on all that happened at One Bills Drive the last few months, what grade would you give the team’s offseason? As we like to do in partnership with FanDuel Sportsbook and SB Nation Reacts, it felt appropriate to ask for an assist from readers in handing out grades with school nearly...

What might it take for a team to sign either player?

With OTAs and mandatory minicamp now complete for the Buffalo Bills, I took a little time to reflect on two members from last year’s team who remain free agents. Some may disagree, but I’m still surprised that veterans Rasul Douglas and Amari Cooper remain free agents in the latter part of June.

Both Cooper and Douglas provided a boost to the club following trade-deadline deals by general manager Brandon Beane. Douglas filled the void left by Tre’Davious White following his season-ending injury in 2023, and maintained the starting role...

After doing a phenomenal job as a starter for much of last season, it’s likely back to a reserve role for the third-year linebacker.

The Buffalo Bills entered the 2024 NFL season with some question marks at linebacker. After ending their 2023 season with a M.A.S.H. unit at the position, the team was hopeful that, thanks to growth from young players, they would team up with healthy starters from years past to form a full unit.

Before the season began, however, one of those starters was injured — again — and those questions were asked anew. Would the young players...

Plus, DE Joey Bosa says there’s ‘no question’ he’ll be ready for training camp.

With mandatory minicamp in the rearview mirror, the Buffalo Bills are taking a break from organized team activities until later in July, when the team gathers at St. John Fisher University for its annual training camp.

Following the conclusion of the team’s three-day mandatory minicamp, the Bills signed first-round cornerback CB Maxwell Hairston and fourth-round pick DT Deone Walker to their rookie contracts on Friday, the seventh and eighth Bills players from the 2025 NFL Draft class to sign their contracts.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks...

The UDFA had his most productive college season in 2024 — just six months removed from major knee surgery

The Buffalo Bills enter the 2025 NFL season with an offensive unit that returns most of its principal players from the 2024 campaign. In fact, 20 of the team’s 25 snap-count leaders from that squad return this year. Only offensive lineman Will Clapp, wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, tight end Quintin Morris, and wide receivers Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins are not with the club this season.

That level of continuity coupled with the fact that the Bills were second in the league...

Sean McDermott is most certainly on the list. Which Buffalo Bills are under the most pressure in 2025?

The most recent version of the Buffalo Bills have checked off almost every box they can check outside of the really big one. Entering 2025, they have a league MVP, an Executive of the Year, plenty of Pro Bowlers and a stacked roster from top to bottom. There are always question marks, though, so as we enter the deeper part of the 2025 offseason, it’s time to look at some of those potential answers.

Which Buffalo Bills are under the most pressure...

Offering up observations and analysis as the Bills wrap up their offseason workout program.

On Thursday, the Buffalo Bills wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp at the team’s practice facilities in Orchard Park, NY, concluding phase three of the team’s offseason workout program.

The Bills will next get together as a team for training camp later this summer at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY. Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with thoughts on the lessons we learned and the players who made a lasting impression at Buffalo’s mandatory minicamp.

Buffalo Bills conclude mandatory minicamp

Among the...