A.J. Klein
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

FILE - Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) walks on the field ahead of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Miami Dolphins placed the franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki on Tuesday, March 8, which will keep him under contract for the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee, File)
NFL salary cap for 2022 increases by nearly $26M to $208.2M

By Barry Wilner Mar. 08, 2022 10:43 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady faces another former AFC East foe in struggling Bills

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 01:43 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills appear in denial as playoff hopes begin to sink

By John Wawrow Dec. 07, 2021 08:36 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard, right, raises the football after beating New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) on his 68-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Patriots to play Bills minus leading tackler, Kyle Dugger

Dec. 06, 2021 07:16 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) scores during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:31 PM EST

Bills rule out linebacker Edmunds from playing against Jets

Nov. 12, 2021 11:40 AM EST
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott on Friday ruled out starting middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds from playing at the New York Jets...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws while pressured by New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Q-Collar gives Bills linebacker Klein sense of protection

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2021 10:44 AM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) scrambles through rain during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley is shown on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, in this Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, file photo. Beasley and Gabriel Davis must spend at least five days away from the team facility after having close contact with a trainer who tested positive for COVID-19, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. That means Beasley and Davis will miss the Bills’ final preseason game on Saturday, when Buffalo hosts the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Beasley among four Bills players in COVID-19 reentry process

By John Wawrow Aug. 24, 2021 10:57 AM EDT

Bills add LB depth by signing Tyrell Adams and Marquel Lee

Mar. 31, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills added linebacker depth by signing Tyrell Adams and Marquel Lee to one-year contracts on Wednesday. ...

FILE - Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) tackles Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., in this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo. The Buffalo Bills' salary-cap constraints have led starting linebacker Matt Milano to decide he will test free agency next month, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. The person spoke to The AP on the condition of anonymity because the discussions between the player and team have been private. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
AP source: Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano to test free agency

By John Wawrow Feb. 19, 2021 01:13 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, left, greets Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay before an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Bills activate LB Milano off IR before game against 49ers

Dec. 07, 2020 05:05 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have activated starting linebacker Matt Milano off injured reserve hours before their game against the San Francisco...

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman (29) catches a pass during a fumble drill on the second day of training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y. Norman has found peace in his ninth NFL season, and first with the Buffalo Bills. He's put aside whatever lingering frustrations of being cast off by Washington last winter, and remained upbeat despite a missing six games with a nagging hamstring injury, and another after testing positive for COVID-19. (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool, File)
Upbeat Josh Norman finds peace in first season in Buffalo

By John Wawrow Dec. 06, 2020 01:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs against Buffalo Bills outside linebacker A.J. Klein (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills LB Klein makes impact filling in for injured Milano

By John Wawrow Dec. 03, 2020 07:30 PM EST

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88)catches a touchdown pass to score during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills have had their share of hair-raising 2nd-half moments

By John Wawrow Nov. 30, 2020 07:16 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 09:04 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 30 Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — Russell Wilson looks to...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Isaac Rochell (98) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills hang on in sloppy 27-17 win over Chargers

By John Wawrow Nov. 29, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, right, is pushed out of a bounds by Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Rayshawn Jenkins, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:28 PM EST