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University of Pittsburgh defensive back Damar Hamlin hugs his mother, Nina Hamlin, on senior day before taking on Boston College in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. At rear right is University of Pittsburgh Athletic Director Heather Lyke. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and able to talk after having his breathing tube removed, his agent said Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, the latest step in his remarkable recovery in the four days since going into cardiac arrest and being resuscitated on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Bills' Hamlin breathing on his own, joins team via video

By John Wawrow Jan. 06, 2023 10:10 AM EST

Buffalo Bills' Siran Neal (33) and Nyheim Hines react after teammate Damar Hamlin was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
NFL, sports world reaction to injury to Bills' Damar Hamlin

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2023 10:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a pass from Tua Tagovailoa for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills clinch 4th straight playoff berth; beat Dolphins 32-29

By John Wawrow Dec. 17, 2022 11:59 PM EST

New York Jets place kicker Greg Zuerlein (6) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 60-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Bills host Jets, return to Buffalo for 1st time in 4 weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) hangs onto the ball on his touchdown catch against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 01, 2022 11:34 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) loses control of the ball as Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Allen, Bills look to notch 3rd straight win over Patriots

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2022 01:28 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Von Miller (40) forces New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
AP source: Tests reveal no ACL tear in Bills' Miller's knee

By John Wawrow Nov. 25, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen greets fans after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills overcome deficit, chaotic week; rally to beat Lions

By John Wawrow Nov. 25, 2022 11:31 AM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (6), defended by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) catches a 19-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills beat Lions 28-25 for 2nd win in 5 days at Ford Field

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2022 04:13 PM EST

With the sidewalks partially blocked, a man walks in the middle of the street in the Elmwood neighborhood of Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Residents of northern New York state are digging out from a dangerous lake-effect snowstorm that had dropped nearly 6 feet of snow in some areas and caused three deaths. The Buffalo metro area was hit hard, with some areas south of the city receiving more than 5 feet by early Saturday. (Libby March /The Buffalo News via AP)
Bills dig themselves out of snow to make trip to Detroit

By John Wawrow Nov. 19, 2022 05:13 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes under pressure from Minnesota Vikings linebacker D.J. Wonnum, right, as Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) defends in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Slumping Bills, Browns escape snow, will meet in Detroit

By John Wawrow Nov. 17, 2022 09:18 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Wilson, Jets' defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 06, 2022 04:34 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott talks on his headset during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills draw inspiration from Kobe-led Olympic 'Redeem Team'

By John Wawrow Oct. 10, 2022 03:14 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive end Von Miller (40) takes part in a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. The memories are too fond, and the bonds formed too tight for Von Miller to say anything negative about the Los Angeles Rams even as the Buffalo Bills’ newly signed pass rusher prepares to face his former team in the NFL’s season opener on Thursday, Sept. 8. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
Von Miller settles in with Bills after leaving LA Rams

By John Wawrow Sep. 05, 2022 02:44 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott speaks during a news conference after an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
SDSU defends handling of Araiza gang-rape allegation inquiry

By Bernie Wilson And John Wawrow Aug. 29, 2022 08:58 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans guard Rodger Saffold (76) celebrates with fans after a win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. Saffold, now with the Buffalo Bills, is so happy to be back practicing since recovering from rib injuries sustained in a car accident, the veteran offensive lineman doesn’t mind being used as “a dummy.” That’s the term Saffold used in explaining how Buffalo’s new offensive line coach Aaron Kromer is leaning on him to visually display various new techniques. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Bills' OL Saffold focus on starting job after rib injury

By John Wawrow Aug. 14, 2022 07:33 PM EDT

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

Members of the Buffalo Bills visit the scene of Saturday's shooting at a supermarket, in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Buffalo sports teams offer support at site of mass shooting

May. 18, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) kneels on the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Even winning coach Andy Reid questions NFL's overtime setup

By Barry Wilner Jan. 24, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall (34) looks on as Buffalo Bills' Devin Singletary (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills' running game giving offense late-season new dimension

By Mark Ludwiczak Jan. 12, 2022 07:19 PM EST