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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 pick up defensive tackle Ed Oliver's 5th-year option

Apr. 26, 2022 01:34 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes under pressure by New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon (9) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
QB Allen offers mixed messages on yo-yo-ing Bills offense

By John Wawrow Dec. 09, 2021 06:52 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football gam against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:39 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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tips his visor as he wears golfer attire as his Halloween costume as he heads to the locker room prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 11:29 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

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is assisted by offensive guard Jesse Davis (77), during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
LIU at Miami (OH) 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers tackle Taylor Moton wears a Guardian Cap over his helmet to provide an extra layer of protection during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
NFL players experiment with 'Guardian Caps' to protect heads

By Steve Reed Aug. 26, 2021 01:04 AM EDT

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FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) runs a drill during an NFL football rookie minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Friday, May 14, 2021, file photo. Bills Safety Micah Hyde recalled being immediately impressed with general manager Brandon Beane for going big -- in numbers and size -- to address Buffalo's defensive-line needs during the NFL draft. Using Buffalo's top two picks to select 6-foot-6, 266-pound Greg Rousseau and 6-3, 281-pound Carlos Basham not only adds bulk up front, the benefits should filter back to the secondary.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Bills retooled defense making big impression already in camp

By John Wawrow Jul. 30, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) watches following an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Having rejoined the team after opting out last season for COVID-19 reasons, Lotulelei's return is being counted upon to shore up a defense that struggled at times stopping the run. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Lotulelei eagerly rejoins Bills after year off from football

By John Wawrow Jun. 15, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The heavy lifting is hardly done for Beane after the Bills general manager completed making much-needed upgrades to Buffalo's pass rush, and restocking the roster's depth at the NFL draft this weekend (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Draft over, Bills face decision on Allen, Edmunds' contracts

By John Wawrow May. 01, 2021 06:36 PM EDT

Miami edge rusher Gregory Rousseau appears on the red carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
Bills upgrade pass rush by drafting Miami's Rousseau 30th

By John Wawrow Apr. 30, 2021 12:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 file photo, Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Brandon Beane didn’t entirely rule out the possibility of adding a running back in the first two rounds, with Clemson’s Travis Etienne and Alabama’s Najee Harris rated as the top prospects (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Bills expected to focus on defense with late 1st-round pick

By John Wawrow Apr. 23, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a pass over Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Big offenses, overlooked defenses in AFC title game

By Barry Wilner Jan. 22, 2021 01:07 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen warms up before an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills 1/16/2021

Jan. 16, 2021 07:12 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

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass under pressure by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Buffalo Bills at Arizona Cardinals 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 03:50 PM EST