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Bills | T.J. Sanders under contract Fri Jul 18, 01:14 PM
Buffalo Bills second-round draft choice DT T.J. Sanders signed a four-year contract with the Bills Friday, July 18. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bills | Landon Jackson may not miss much time Wed Jul 16, 03:00 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Landon Jackson (undisclosed) may be able to participate once the team starts practicing next week, according to a source. Jackson has been placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
| Footballguys view: Any player who may not be ready for the start of the regular season will need to be put on PUP now before camp. On the camp PUP is the only way to begin the year on PUP when the games count. The Bills will monitor Jackson, and if he's not ready when the 53-man roster is made then they have the option of placing him on PUP due to this move now. |
Bills | Landon Jackson put on PUP list Tue Jul 15, 04:56 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Landon Jackson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, July 15.
Link to story Bills | Dalton Kincaid remained busy Sun Jul 13, 11:41 AM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid's 75 targets in 2024 ranked second on the team.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid is heavily involved even though he's working in a TEBC with Dawson Knox (the better blocker). The Bills don't use Kincaid as a seam-ripper (his natural skill set) but instead, they have Josh Allen dump off shorter passes to Kincaid. Even though he had the second-most amount of targets in 2024, Kincaid finished third on the team in receiving yards (448). Kincaid can get targets, but his misuse impacts his fantasy value. He's got a current ADP of TE14. |
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Bills | James Cook expected at camp Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook is expected to report for the start of training camp despite his contract situation.
| Footballguys view: Repeat after me; "deals get done at deadlines." The deadline is the beginning of training camp coming up at the end of the month. We'll see if the two sides can come to an agreement before then. Reports indicate Cook wants a new contract that pays him around $15 million annually. |
Bills | Keon Coleman not a big factor in second half Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman caught only eight passes for 160 yards and one touchdown during the second half of the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: Coleman's rookie season was cut short by injury. Reports indicate the big-bodied receiver chipped a bone in his wrist in Week 9, and Coleman missed Week 10-14 because of the injury. He certainly flashed as a rookie early on, but Coleman must stay healthy and continue to develop in year two. We like him as a WR5 with deep flex appeal in 2025. |
Bills | Elijah Moore expected to make team Sun Jun 22, 09:23 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Elijah Moore is considered 'close to a lock' to wind up on the team's 53-man roster, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia.
| Footballguys view: There's been a steady drumbeat for Moore since he showed up in Buffalo this spring. Although he's yet to live up to his pre-draft expectations, he's been a consistent option on the teams he's played for. And after two-year stints with the Jets and Browns, he now gets to play with the best quarterback of his career. Moore is an underrated receiver who could find himself in a larger-than-expected role. Currently being drafted as the WR97, he's probably a bit undervalued. |
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Bills | Curtis Samuel considered a lock Thu Jun 19, 12:22 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel is a 'lock' to make the 53-man roster, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, who writes that the team will carry five or six receivers with Samuel, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Joshua Palmer as the other locks.
| Footballguys view: Samuel is a versatile weapon for the Bills offense, and he can attack a defense on the ground as a runner and as a receiver down the field. With an offense that spreads the ball around, there's not much fantasy value to be mined with the veteran receiver. We see Samuel as a gadget player who is in line for about 25 catches and a small handful of rushes in 2025. He may be a lock for the Bills, but Samuel is not going to be on many fantasy teams unless injuries cause him to rise up the depth chart. |
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Bills | Keon Coleman struggling with drops Sun Jun 15, 01:27 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman has to answer some 'consistency questions' after struggling with drops during minicamp, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: The team added Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore to the "everyone eats" pass offense, so there's not a clear path to consistent production for Coleman, especially if he's not showing clear improvement from a typically uneven rookie year. It's possible that no Bills receiver is trustworthy in lineups other than Khalil Shakir. |
Bills | GM optimistic about Dalton Kincaid Fri Jun 13, 04:14 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid showed more confidence as the offseason went on, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
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Bills | James Cook wants to stay with team Fri Jun 13, 04:13 PM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook said he hopes to receive a contract extension and wants to remain with the team for a long time. General manager Brandon Beane said he has talked with Cook several times this week and expects Cook to report for training camp.
| Footballguys view: Cook showed up for OTAs, so we don't have to worry about a holdout here. His low RB1 value was based in part on a high touchdown rate, but he is being drafted as an RB2 and the Bills offense is still likely to be one of the highest scoring units in the league. Cook is a safe pick at his current ADP. |
Bills | Dalton Kincaid draws praise for offseason work Fri Jun 13, 03:42 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid was a standout performer in practice on Thursday, June 12, and has 'worked his tail off' during the offseason, according to general manager Brandon Beane.'He's been here the whole time. I felt like I ... probably was a little over-critical (of his performance in 2024). I wasn't trying to be, but felt like maybe I could have done a better job (of talking about his last season). He's been here, he's worked his tail off. He's one competitive dude,' Beane told WGR Sports Radio 550.
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Bills | Maxwell Hairston sidelined with hamstring issue Fri Jun 13, 02:56 PM
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in practice on Wednesday, June 11, and did not practice on Thursday, June 12. According to general manager Brandon Beane, Hairston is receiving treatment on the injury and expected to be ready for the start of training camp next month.
| Footballguys view: Hairston was presumably drafted to match with the speedy receivers the Bills will have to face in the playoffs. We'll be watching to see if he's ready for the open of camp and can stay healthy so he can suit up for the highly anticipated season opener against Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens. |
Bills | Maxwell Hairston under contract Fri Jun 13, 01:06 PM
Buffalo Bills first-round draft choice CB Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky) signed his four-year rookie contract on Friday, June 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, but the deal includes a fifth-year team option.
Link to story Bills | Deone Walker inks rookie pact Fri Jun 13, 01:00 PM
Buffalo Bills fourth-round draft choice DT Deone Walker (Kentucky) signed his four-year rookie contract on Friday, June 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Bills | Leg injury for Maxwell Hairston Thu Jun 12, 01:36 AM
Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (leg) suffered an apparent injury to his left leg during minicamp practice on Wednesday, June 11. He did not participate in any drills following the practice.
Link to story Bills | Joey Bosa optimistic about camp Wed Jun 11, 03:50 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Joey Bosa (calf) said he believes he will be ready to participate when training camp begins.
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Bills | Laviska Shenault sits out Wed Jun 11, 02:19 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 11.
| Footballguys view: Shenault spent the 2024 season with Seattle, and one of his best moments of the season featured a 97-yard return for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Shenault is a capable receiver and rusher as well. He has 1,587 receiving yards, 253 rushing yards, and seven total touchdowns in five seasons. But expecting him to earn a fantasy-relevant role in Buffalo seems like a reach. |
Bills | Ty Johnson sits out drills Wed Jun 11, 01:16 PM
Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson (undisclosed) was present for practice Tuesday, June 10, but did not participate in any drills.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com recently reminded readers, the Bills used Johnson as a scheme player in some matchups last season, leading to some big plays and touchdowns. He beat the Lions with five catches for 114 yards in Week 5 while also surprising in two other matchups (46 combined yards with a touchdown and three catches and 70 combined yards with a score and two catches). But in his other 17 games, Johnson had 283 yards with two touchdowns and 12 catches. That inconsistent week-to-week output limits his fantasy relevance. |
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Bills | KJ Hamler misses practice Tuesday Wed Jun 11, 01:15 PM
Buffalo Bills WR KJ Hamler (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 10. Head coach Sean McDermott indicated that Hamler should be ready for training camp.
Link to story Bills | Shaq Thompson joins Bills Tue Jun 10, 11:54 AM
Free-agent LB Shaq Thompson (Panthers) agreed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, June 10. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Bills | James Cook in the building Tue Jun 10, 10:16 AM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook is attending minicamp Tuesday, June 10, but it's unclear if he'll participate as he seeks a new contract.
| Footballguys view: Cook did not attend the team's voluntary portion of the offseason program. But the fact that he's in attendance for minicamp could be a positive sign of negotiations, even if Cook doesn't do much on the field. A second-round pick in 2022, Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He has rushed for 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons and led the league with 16 rushing TDs in 2024. Cook's RB14 Average Draft Position and the associated late-third-round price aren't far off his RB11 finish last season. |
Bills | BUF considered acquiring Jaire Alexander Mon Jun 9, 05:20 PM
Free-agent CB Jaire Alexander (Packers) was the subject of trade talks between the Buffalo Bills and the Green Bay Packers before the Packers decided to release Alexander, according to sources.
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Bills | Teammate talks up Elijah Moore Mon Jun 9, 01:41 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Elijah Moore is 'going to be a big-time player for us,' according to teammate Tre'Davious White.'He's gonna be a big-time player for us. Route running is amazing, getting in and out, his breaks (are) amazing,' White told Bills Digest.
| Footballguys view: Moore, who signed a one-year deal with Buffalo, caught a career-high 61 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season for the Cleveland Browns. Currently being drafted as WR107, Moore is the definition of a free-square play and it will take more than hyperbolic language from teammates to change that. |
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Bills | Joshua Palmer limited Tuesday Sun Jun 8, 05:27 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer (undisclosed) was limited to individual drills during practice Tuesday, June 3.
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid played through two knee injuries Sun Jun 8, 09:55 AM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knees) played through injuries to both knees during the 2024 season. He dealt with a posterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee and a Morel-Lavallee lesion, which resulted in bursitis, in his right knee.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid missed time last year after initially suffering at least one of the injuries in Week 10. His performance did drop off after the injury and in the playoffs, but he was only TE16 in PPR leagues before Week 10. Kincaid is currently TE14 in our Footballguys consensus ADP, so it doesn't seem like the fantasy football hive mind is buying into a breakout year for him. |
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Bills | James Cook, Buffalo at stalemate Sat Jun 7, 03:13 PM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook is at a stalemate with the team in terms of a new contract, and it's unclear whether he will be present at mandatory minicamp, according to sources Saturday, June 7.
| Footballguys view: Next week, we'll all be checking the attendance in Buffalo to see if Cook shows up for mandatory work. Cook can be fined over $100,000 if he does not report for mandatory minicamp. Deals get done at deadlines, and we feel something does get done before the start of the regular season. Right now, things may seem dire but it can all be smoothed over with a new contract that is mutually beneficial. Cook said a few months ago that he wants $15 million per year, but he's on the books to make $5.7 million in 2024. Stay tuned. |
Bills | OC happy about Joshua Palmer addition Sat Jun 7, 10:59 AM
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady said he is excited that the team signed WR Joshua Palmer this offseason because of his intelligence and ability to play both outside receiver and in the slot.
| Footballguys view: Palmer should be an outside threat for the Bills, and that means downfield targets from QB Josh Allen. He is basically a replacement for Mack Hollins in Brady's offense. Palmer is a player who won't get drafted, but keep him on your waiver wire speed dial because if he hits then there's 'what the heck flex' appeal in this system. |
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Bills | James Cook misses another workout Wed Jun 4, 03:21 PM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook was not present for the offseason workout Tuesday, June 3.
| Footballguys view: Cook has made his desire for a new contract clear, but the Bills don't appear to have budged, even after his second straight 1,000-yard season, in which he averaged nearly five yards per carry and rushed for a league-high 16 touchdowns. So, Cook is staying away from voluntary OTAs. His absence will continue to draw attention, but at this point, there's no reason to believe Cook won't be on the field for the regular season. |
Bills | James Cook Not In Attendance For Start Of OTAs Tue May 27, 12:12 PM
Almost the entire Buffalo Bills roster is accounted for as the team begins organized team activities but running back James Cook is not in attendance, coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: Cook is coming off his best year, finishing with a franchise record-tying 16 rushing touchdowns after scoring two in each of his first two seasons. Cook has publicly shared his desire for a new contract, including going live on Instagram and pinning "15 mill [per] year." General manager Brandon Beane has reiterated that Cook will be ready to go for the season, but the GM has also made it clear the Bills aren't ready to give Cook the deal he wants. The Bills will hold a mandatory minicamp from June 10-12. Cook will be subject to fines if he misses those sessions. |
Bills | Joey Bosa injured Tue May 27, 11:40 AM
Buffalo Bills EDGE Joey Bosa (calf) suffered a calf injury last week and will miss spring workouts. The hope is he'll be ready by training camp.
| Footballguys view: Injuries were a concern when Bosa signed a one-year deal with the Bills this spring. The pass rusher, who will turn 30 in July, has dealt with multiple injuries in the last couple years. Over the last three seasons he has played in 28 of 51 games. We'll be watching for more. |
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Bills | Tre'Davious White contract details Fri May 23, 01:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills CB Tre'Davious White signed a one-year contract in April that could max out at $6.8 million. However, the deal will pay him a base salary of $1.56 million, a signing bonus of $1 million and guarantee him $2.2 million at signing along with some incentives and workout bonuses. All told, he will count only $2.88 million against the salary cap in 2025.
Link to storyTre'Davious White player page
Bills | Hal Presley cut Tue May 20, 03:35 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Hal Presley was waived on Tuesday, May 20.
Link to story Bills | Kristian Wilkerson joins Bills Mon May 19, 05:08 PM
Free-agent WR Kristian Wilkerson (Raiders) agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills Monday, May 19, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bills | Elijah Moore excited about opportunity Sat May 17, 04:03 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Elijah Moore said he is excited to play with QB Josh Allen because he has not played with a stable quarterback for most of his career.
| Footballguys view: A second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft for the Jets, Moore was traded to the Browns in 2023. During his four pro seasons with those two teams, Moore has played with 10 different starting quarterbacks - so it's a huge chance for him to impress with one of the league's best now that he's with the Bills. Moore has stated he would be interested in returning kicks this year too as he tries to win a spot on the 53-man roster in Buffalo. He's competing for the no.3 spot on the depth chart behind Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir. |
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Bills | Kristian Wilkerson works out Wed May 14, 06:06 PM
Free-agent WR Kristian Wilkerson (Raiders) worked out for the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, May 14, according to a source.
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Bills | Deone Walker limited Friday Sat May 10, 04:09 PM
Buffalo Bills DT Deone Walker (back) was limited during practice Friday, May 9, because he is dealing with a back injury.
Link to story Bills | Casey Rogers claimed by BUF Fri May 9, 05:19 PM
Former New York Giants DT Casey Rogers was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills Friday, May 9.
Link to story Bills | BUF signs six picks Fri May 9, 11:36 AM
Buffalo Bills third-round pick DE Landon Jackson, fifth-round pick DB Jordan Hancock, fifth-round pick TE Jackson Hawes, sixth-round pick CB Dorian Strong, sixth-round pick OT Chase Lundt and seventh-round pick WR Kaden Prawther signed undisclosed four-year deals Friday, May 7.
| Footballguys view: Hawes is a player we will monitor in deep dynasty formats. A former high school linebacker, Hawes was mostly a blocker in college at Yale. He needs to develop as a route runner and we'll see if the Bills want to use him as more than a blocker. Prawther is an outside receiver with good ball skills, but he's not afraid to mix things up in the middle of the field. |
Bills | Starting spot up for grabs opposite Taylor Rapp Tue May 6, 02:10 AM
Buffalo Bills DBs Cole Bishop and Damar Hamlin will likely compete for the starting safety spot opposite S Taylor Rapp, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, with Bishop, a second-round pick last year, having the 'inside track' on the job over Hamlin, who was re-signed to a one-year deal back in March.
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Bills | Laviska Shenault Jr. still in the mix Tue May 6, 01:48 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Laviska Shenault Jr., who signed with the club early in the offseason, 'can't be counted out' for a spot on the 53-man roster, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, who notes that the team liked him when he was entering the NFL draft and believe he could be an option as the team's kick returner. He could push fellow newcomer WR Elijah Moore for WR5 or could stick if the team elects to carry six receivers.
| Footballguys view: Though Shenault didn't carve out a significant role at receiver during his time as a Panther, Carolina's then-special teams coordinator, Chris Tabor, saw an opportunity for Shenault to become a special teams weapon with the ball in his hands. Ultimately, it was just nine total kickoff returns, but they allowed Shenault to reinvent himself -- to become a valuable asset for teams prioritizing special teams play. Tabor is now with the Bills, having joined the team this offseason. Shenault said that Tabor played a huge role in his signing a one-year contract to play with Buffalo. Fantasy managers should expect special teams to be Shenault's primary focus. |
Bills | Elijah Moore likely to stick in Buffalo Tue May 6, 01:23 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Elijah Moore is likely to have the 'inside track' for a spot on the 53-man roster, per The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, though he notes there figures to be competition for the fifth receiver spot. He considers WRs Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, and newly signed WR Joshua Palmer to be entrenched as the top four.
| Footballguys view: Moore can play multiple receiver spots, which could help him carve out a possible role in a group that includes Laviska Shenault Jr. The Bills also picked Kaden Prather out of Maryland in the seventh round Saturday, their only selection at wide receiver in the draft. Josh Allen has proven he can put up points despite not having a star-studded wideout room. Moore should have every chance to carve out a role in this offseason. We'll watch for more on that as the season draws nearer. |
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Bills | Two veterans to compete behind Josh Allen Tue May 6, 01:13 AM
Buffalo Bills QBs Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White are likely competing for one roster spot, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, who notes that the team is unlikely to utilize more than two spots on the 53-man roster for quarterbacks. Both players are set to become free agents following the 2025 season, so there's no contractual element to the competition.
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Bills | Buffalo adds Paris Shand Mon May 5, 05:56 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Paris Shand (Louisiana State) signed with the Buffalo Bills Monday, May 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Bills | Elijah Moore officially in the fold Mon May 5, 01:03 PM
Free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) officially signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, May 5. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Moore also met with the media to discuss why he came to Buffalo. The list of reasons started with the player charged with getting him the ball this fall. Moore said quarterback Josh Allen's presence made it "very, very easy" to decide on the Bills as his next team. Moore also cited his fit with the offense when discussing what appealed to him about the Bills. Moore said he was looking for a club where his "talent isn't really there" and that he found it with the Bills. We'll watch in the coming weeks as the veteran wideout tries to carve out a role in Buffalo. |
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Bills | TaMuarion Wilson receives invite from Buffalo Wed Apr 30, 09:56 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB TaMuarion Wilson received an invite to the Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp, according to a source.
Link to story Bills | Elijah Moore agrees to deal Wed Apr 30, 05:30 PM
Free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, April 30, worth as much as $5 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Moore, 25, caught a career-high 61 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season for the Cleveland Browns. Moore can play multiple receiver spots and joins a group in Buffalo that includes Joshua Palmer and Laviska Shenault Jr., who were added in free agency; 2024 second-round pick Keon Coleman; Khalil Shakir, who was signed to a four-year contract extension this offseason; and last year's free agent addition, Curtis Samuel. he Bills also picked Kaden Prather out of Maryland in the seventh round Saturday, their only selection at wide receiver in the draft. A second-round pick (No. 34) of the Jets in the 2021 NFL draft, Moore has caught 200 passes for 2,162 yards and nine touchdowns. He'll have a battle to be a fantasy-relevant asset, but Buffalo's offense is potent enough to make it worth watching for more. |
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Bills | No deal close for Elijah Moore Mon Apr 28, 05:09 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) is meeting with the Buffalo Bills Monday, April 28, but no deal is close at this point, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
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Bills | Elijah Moore visiting Bills Mon Apr 28, 10:17 AM
Free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) is visiting the Buffalo Bills Monday, April 28.
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Bills | Rahjai Harris getting a look from Buffalo Mon Apr 28, 01:54 AM
East Carolina RB Rahjai Harris received an invite to rookie mini-camp from the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, April 26.
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