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FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula speaks to a colleague before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, onSept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is "progressing well" in rehabilitating from a health issue she experienced earlier this month, the family said in a statement released on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Bills, Sabres co-owner 'progressing' from health issue

By John Wawrow 11 hrs ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is “progressing

FILE - Former Jacksonville Jaguars player Tony Boselli is honored on the field during halftime of an NFL football game, Oct. 13, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith ripped inductee Boselli in a social media post, Tuesday, June, 2022, saying the offensive lineman’s performance against the Hall of Fame pass rusher in a 1996 playoff game never should have been used to promote Boselli’s Hall of Fame campaign. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Hall of Fame rift? Bruce Smith says he, Boselli are 'cool'

By John Wawrow Jun. 16, 2022 04:45 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bruce Smith never had a problem with Tony Boselli, and can’t

FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is receiving medical care from what her family on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, described as being “some unexpected health issues.” (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula treated for health issues

By John Wawrow Jun. 14, 2022 11:10 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is in the

FILE - Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) looks on during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bills safety Jordan Poyer will attend and participate in Buffalo's mandatory practices this week after sitting out all of the team's voluntary spring sessions because of a contract issue, a person with direct knowledge of the player's decision told The Associated Press on Monday, June 13, 2022.(AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
AP source: Poyer will report for Bills' mandatory practices

By John Wawrow Jun. 13, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills starting safety Jordan Poyer will report for

FILE - Buffalo Bills assistant special teams coach Matthew Smiley speaks with kicker Tyler Bass (2) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. There's little Matthew Smiley can do to change Buffalo kicking off into the end zone on a fateful play which contributed to the Bills squandering a 3-point lead in the final 13 seconds of regulation of a thrilling and heartbreaking overtime loss to Kansas City in an AFC Division playoff in January. Smiley, newly promoted special teams coordinator, addressed the issue on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
Communication cited as issue in Bills' blown lead at KC

By John Wawrow Jun. 07, 2022 06:46 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — There’s nothing Matthew Smiley can do to change Buffalo

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick waves to fans before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 3, 2022, that he informed former teammates of his intention to retire a day earlier. Former Bills running back Fred Jackson first announced the news of Fitzpatrick’s retirement on his Twitter account by posting an image and message from his former Buffalo teammate. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring

By John Wawrow Jun. 03, 2022 10:11 AM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The FitzMagic has run out. Quarterback Ryan

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tavon Austin catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Buffalo Bills signed veteran receiver Austin on Thursday, June 2, 2022, a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced. The move was first reported by NFL.com. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Bills add experience, depth by signing receiver Tavon Austin

By John Wawrow Jun. 02, 2022 10:12 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have added experienced depth to an already

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller (40) poses during an NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Von Miller makes his presence felt at 1st Bills practice

By John Wawrow May. 25, 2022 02:58 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — For someone who acknowledged being torn over leaving a

Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza (19) talks with media following an NFL football rookie minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo winter can't arrive soon enough for 'Punt God'

By John Wawrow May. 14, 2022 11:04 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Even the “Punt God” can’t change Mother Nature.

Buffalo Bills first-round NFL football draft pick Kaiir Elam stands with a helmet during an introductory news conference Friday, April 29, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills draft Georgia RB Cook, Baylor LB Bernard; Elam arrives

By John Wawrow Apr. 29, 2022 09:47 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Having addressed Buffalo’s key need at cornerback in the

FILE - Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam (5) rushes as Samford's Chandler Smith blocks during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. Smith is a potential pick for the Cincinnati Bengals in next week’s NFL draft as the team seeks depth at the cornerback position. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Buffalo Bills trade up to draft Florida CB Kaiir Elam 23rd

By John Wawrow Apr. 28, 2022 10:55 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Brandon Beane heard everyone loud and clear about how the

FILE - Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane appears during an NFL football news conference Aug. 6, 2021, in Orchard Park N.Y. If the prevailing belief has the Bills leaning toward selecting a cornerback with their opening pick of the NFL draft, Beane refuses to get boxed into a corner. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, FILE)
Bills GM Beane refuses to be cornered on drafting cornerback

By John Wawrow Apr. 22, 2022 04:47 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — If the prevailing belief has the Buffalo Bills leaning

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey runs on the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Brian Daboll's offseason departure leaves Bills quarterback Josh Allen working under a new coordinator for the first time entering his fifth season in Buffalo. The good news in helping ease the transition is Allen's familiarity with Daboll's replacement, Ken Dorsey, who spent the past three seasons as the Bills quarterbacks coach. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Allen eager to get on same page with Bills new coordinator

By John Wawrow Apr. 20, 2022 06:41 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will miss the rapport

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs agreed to a four-year, $96 million contract extension, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
AP source: Bills' Diggs agrees to 4-year contract extension

By John Wawrow Apr. 06, 2022 09:35 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs will never have to feel

FILE - The field is prepared at Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills moved closer to landing $200 million in NFL funding to help finance their bid to build a new stadium, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
Bills' new stadium deal carries $850M taxpayer tab, gov says

By John Wawrow Mar. 28, 2022 09:29 AM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The proposed $1.4 billion new home for the Buffalo Bills comes

FILE - The field is prepared at Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills moved closer to landing $200 million in NFL funding to help finance their bid to build a new stadium, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
AP source: Bills get initial OK for NFL $200M stadium loan

By John Wawrow Mar. 25, 2022 04:59 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills moved closer to landing $200 million in NFL

Bills stand to lose Bates after OL signs Bears' offer sheet

By John Wawrow Mar. 24, 2022 02:50 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills stand to lose Ryan Bates after the offensive

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Beasley can forget trying to negotiate a trade out of Buffalo now that he’s a free agent after being cut by the Bills on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Bills cut receiver Cole Beasley day after signing Von Miller

By John Wawrow Mar. 17, 2022 12:50 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Cole Beasley can forget trying to negotiate a trade out of

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Bills make it Von Miller-time in Buffalo; sign Howard, too

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2022 07:29 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It’s Von Miller time in Buffalo. The two-time

Bills hire Mike Shula to be senior offensive assistant

By John Wawrow Mar. 15, 2022 10:43 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Shula was hired on Tuesday to be Buffalo Bills senior