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NFL notes: Bills Pro Bowl tackle Peters ends holdout
San Francisco Chronicle | September 06, 2008
Rather than losing a game paycheck of more than $191,000, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters made plans on Friday to end his holdout and report to the team by today. Though Peters and his representatives were unavailable for comment, Bills chief...

Bills' Peters to end holdout today
Baltimore Sun | September 06, 2008
Rather than losing a game paycheck of more than $191,000, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters made plans to end his holdout and report to the team by today. Though Peters and his representatives were unavailable for comment, Bills chief operating officer Russ Brandon released a statement saying, "It is our understanding that Jason has filed a reinstatement letter with the National Football League and that he is reporting to [the team's headquarters] tomorrow morning." Peters, who wants a new contract, is unlikely to play tomorrow against the Seahawks.

The NFL Report /News and notes
Buffalo News | September 06, 2008
AFC

Peters ends long holdout
Buffalo News | September 06, 2008
Cooler heads finally prevailed in the confounding Jason Peters affair.

Crowell's surgery miffs Bills
Buffalo News | September 06, 2008
The Buffalo Bills' displeasure with Angelo Crowell's decision to have surgery on his injured knee seemed obvious Friday.

Bills' writer walks fine line
Buffalo News | September 06, 2008
When a sportswriter needs to track down Trent Edwards to get a comment for a story, he might stand waiting for the Bills quarterback to come off the field or out of the shower. When Chris Brown of Buffalobills. com needs Edwards, he can just slip a note into his locker.

Bills' Peters ends holdout but won't play Sunday
USA Today | September 05, 2008
The Buffalo Bills said Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters will end his holdout and report to the team Saturday morning. Bills ...

Bills Pro Bowl T Peters to end holdout
Kansas City Star | September 05, 2008
Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters will end his holdout and report to the team on Saturday.

Bengals' WR Chad Johnson now Ocho Cinco
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
Call him Ocho Cinco on the field, too.

Crowell surprises Bills with surgery
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
Just days before the opener, the Buffalo Bills have lost a key member of their defense for the season.

Champs churning
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- The New York Giants won the Super Bowl with defense and they kicked off defense of that title with more of the same.

Question Mark is live online
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
Question Mark, the weekly feature in which Bills beat reporter Mark Gaughan answers your football questions, is also live and online this season. You can Question Mark in person every Friday at the BillBoard blog at www.buffalonews.com/blogs . Gaughan will be answering your questions live at 11 a. m. today.

:60 with Darian Barnes
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
You've announced that you're in the process of making an animated movie featuring athletes with superpowers. Have you always been into comics? Yeah, it's something I grew up with. As a kid I loved watching cartoons and reading comics. Back then, it was more Batman and Green Lantern. Now, it's more Punisher –still some Batman.

Revamped offensive line ready for big test
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
The Buffalo Bills believe they will get along just fine without Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters.

Good coaching can carry modest talent on offense
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
Q: Everyone is expecting Turk Schonert to work wonders with the offense. Isn't it unrealistic to think the Bills can make the playoffs with this offense? -- Sam Weiss, New York.

Injury Report
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
Sunday Seahawks at Bills

Around the league
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
• Jaguars wide receiver Reggie Williams returned to practice, while teammate Jerry Porter was held out of part of the workout. Williams had arthroscopic knee surgery Aug. 1; Porter had surgery to repair a torn hamstring in mid-July and missed all of camp and the preseason.

Culpepper retires with knee woes
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
MIAMI -- Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback.

Owners need patience with rookie running backs
Buffalo News | September 05, 2008
If you landed one of this year's hot rookie running backs, don't get too emotional, no matter how their debut games turn out.

No-respect card dealt to Giants
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- In honor of school opening and the NFL kicking off another season, let's start the year with a one-question pop quiz to be graded in February.

Everett to get award at halftime
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Former Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett is scheduled to attend Sunday's game and receive the George Halas Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.

Question Mark back and is live online
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Question Mark, the weekly feature in which Bills beat reporter Mark Gaughan answers your football questions, will return this season. Gaughan will answer questions about the Bills, the other NFL teams, the rules, football history or any other NFL issue each Friday during the season, beginning this week. Please include name and hometown with the question. Send your questions by e-mail to mgaughan@buffnews.com or mail to Question Mark, The Buffalo News Sports Department, One News Plaza, P. O. Box 100, Buffalo, N. Y. 14240. And now you can Question Mark live and in person every Friday at the BillBoard blog. Gaughan will be answering your questions live at 11 a. m. Friday.

Browns LB Antwan Peek out for season
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Around this time last year, Browns rookie linebacker Alex Hall played his season opener against Mars Hill, a tiny Baptist school in North Carolina.

Quarterback Daunte Culpepper retires from NFL
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback. "Farewell NFL," he wrote.

Hurts keep coming for 'Hawks
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
The Seattle Seahawks have more injury troubles than the Buffalo Bills entering Sunday's season- opener at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

The NFL Report /
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
News and notes

Collinsworth a triple threat in covering NFL
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Cris Collinsworth, more recently known as Debbie Phelps' new best friend at the Beijing Olympics, has something in common with her superstar son, Michael.

The Bills' go-to guy wants to stay
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Four years ago, Eric Moulds pulled aside a young Lee Evans and gave the first-round draft pick the same parental advice the veteran heard when he was a rookie. Enjoy every moment, Moulds told the kid as Andre Reed once told him, because the years will fall off the calendar in the snap of a finger.

Stroud draws strength from humble stock
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Barney, Ga. is a quiet little farm community (population less than 1,200) where the days are long and the nights are quiet. The only activity occurs during harvest time when the pecan, peaches, cotton and tobacco crops come in.

High expectations are in vogue, but pieces must fall into place
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Three months later, Donte Whitner hasn't softened his position one bit. You've seen him play football. Does he strike you as the sort of guy who would guarantee the playoffs and back down later? If anything, the Bills' strong safety is more certain now.

Westward tug on schedule should play key role in challenging for postseason
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
Sept. 7, Seattle, 1:00 pm: The Seahawks have won four straight NFC West titles. But winnable: Seattle has just two wins the past two regular seasons over teams with winning records.

Defensive stand
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
There's no question which unit is at the wheel of the Buffalo Bills' bandwagon. It's the defense, and it better be good if the Bills are going to snap their franchise-record eight-season streak of missing the playoffs.

Working the plan
Buffalo News | September 04, 2008
The Buffalo Bills' brain trust was staring up at its big board filled with college prospects 18 months ago as Stanford quarterback Trent Edwards fell into the third round of the NFL Draft.

Neill snaps into place
Buffalo News | September 03, 2008
There are surprises on every 53-man roster after the final cuts, but one in particular raised eyebrows last year:

The NFL Report /News and notes
Buffalo News | September 03, 2008
AFC

Jaguars lineman critical after shooting
Buffalo News | September 03, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier was shot and critically wounded outside an apartment building early Tuesday as he and a former teammate waited for two women they had met at a nightclub, police said.

Denney back on solid footing
Buffalo News | September 02, 2008
Ryan Denney is not a player who shows a lot of emotion, but the big smile on the veteran defensive end's face tells you everything you need to know about how he feels these days.

The NFL Report / News and notes
Buffalo News | September 02, 2008
AFC

Royal keeps eye on Gustav's advance
Buffalo News | September 02, 2008
Buffalo Bills tight end and New Orleans native Robert Royal has been monitoring Hurricane Gustav, which hit land southwest of his beloved hometown.

Bills turn attention toward Seahawks
Buffalo News | September 01, 2008
The Buffalo Bills held their first practice with a full roster Sunday afternoon, and left tackle Jason Peters was nowhere to be found.

The NFL Report /
Buffalo News | September 01, 2008
AFC

Miami's Williams gets extension
Buffalo News | September 01, 2008
DAVIE, Fla. -- Ricky Williams is signed up for two more seasons in the NFL. The Miami Dolphins are hoping he plays out his contract this time.

Making roster is another big step for Bell
Buffalo News | September 01, 2008
Buffalo Bills coach Dick Jauron made it clear last week. Demetrius Bell isn't quite ready for a regular role in the NFL. He was a seventh-round pick who played only 22 games on the offensive line for Northwestern State, where he earned a basketball scholarship. He has much to learn.

Bills Release 22, Including James, Spragan, RB Wright
Kansas City Star | August 31, 2008
Cornerback Will James, linebacker Donnie Spragan, and running back Dwayne Wright were among 22 players released by the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, as Dick Jauron's team reduced its roster to 53 players.

Bills keep Corto
Buffalo News | August 31, 2008
Orchard Park High graduate Jon Corto was among the winners, and some veteran backups were the losers as the Buffalo Bills picked their 53-man active roster Saturday.

NFL transactions /Saturday's team-by-team cuts
Buffalo News | August 31, 2008
ATLANTA FALCONS--Waived OL D'Anthony Batiste, S Eric Brock, OL Michael Butterworth, S Deke Cooper, C Doug Datish, DE Willie Evans, QB Joey Harrington, CB Wilrey Fontenot, OL Kynan Forney, DE Brandon Miller, DT Rashad Moore, OL Terrance Pennington, LB Mickey Pimentel, TE Marcus Pollard, CB Glenn Sharpe, DT Montavious Stanley, S Daren Stone, LB Cameron Vaughn, WR Eric Weems, WR Chandler Williams and TE Keith Zinger. Placed RB Thomas Brown on injured reserve.

CHANGE YOU CAN COUNT ON
Buffalo News | August 31, 2008
Brett Favre isn't the only big name who has changed uniforms. When the New York Giants traded tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints, it made Kevin Boss –ready or not

Kern wins punting job with Broncos
Buffalo News | August 31, 2008
In addition to Orchard Park's Jon Corto, who landed a roster spot with the Buffalo Bills, several other players with local ties will find themselves on NFL rosters when the season begins this week.

Bills announce cuts; Corto makes squad
Buffalo News | August 30, 2008
Orchard Park native Jon Corto made the Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster today as a result of 22 cuts announced by the team.

Youboty hopes chances are clear-cut
Buffalo News | August 30, 2008
Ashton Youboty won't be sitting nervously by his telephone this morning. Chances are he didn't lose any sleep last night.

Viewers still drawn to Bills
Buffalo News | August 30, 2008
This is what I'm thinking:

Texans send Colvin packing
Buffalo News | August 30, 2008
The Houston Texans released veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin and 20 other players Friday, the day before NFL teams must set their 53-man rosters.

The NFL Report /News and notes
Buffalo News | August 30, 2008
Friday's games

Lions beat Bills 14-6
San Francisco Chronicle | August 28, 2008
Turned out the Detroit Lions' second- and third-stringers were better than the Buffalo Bills, winning 14-6 on Thursday in a game in which both teams were only interested in resting their starters for the regular season. The Bills (2-2) played one starter,...

OP's Corto makes case to stick with Bills
Buffalo News | August 28, 2008
Playing under the lights at Ralph Wilson Stadium and starting for his hometown Buffalo Bills.

Season-ticket sales rise to near-record level
Buffalo News | August 28, 2008
No one sells hope like the Buffalo Bills.

Bills show no signs of budging
Buffalo News | August 28, 2008
Nobody knows for sure what's ticking in Jason Peters' head these days, but it's reasonable for him to claim partial victory last week when Steven Jackson signed a six-year contract worth $44 million with the St. Louis Rams, a rarity in which a running back paved the way for an offensive lineman.

Bills drop preseason finale to Lions, 14-6
Buffalo News | August 28, 2008
Visions of Osi Umenyiora danced in the heads of the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Thursday night.

Edwards doubtful for Lions
Buffalo News | August 28, 2008
Trent Edwards wasn't offering many predictions this week other than to suggest he would be ready for the Buffalo Bills' regular-season opener against the Seattle Seahawks a week from Sunday in Ralph Wilson Stadium. His availability for tonight's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions was unknown.

The NFL Report / A preseason roundup
Buffalo News | August 28, 2008
AMERICAN CONFERENCE

A door opens for Dickinson
Buffalo News | August 28, 2008
Dustin Dickinson knows only the alignment of Jason Peters' holdout and Langston Walker's forearm injury pushed him into extensive action with the first team at left tackle Wednesday.

Manning passes test, but won't play
Buffalo News | August 28, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- Now Peyton Manning can start fine-tuning the mechanics, timing and rhythm.

Seahawks LB Tatupu OK for opener against Bills
San Francisco Chronicle | August 27, 2008
The Seattle Seahawks finally have some good injury news. Lofa Tatupu has a bone bruise in his right knee, and coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday the Pro Bowl linebacker will be fine for the season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo. Tatupu, a Pro Bowler for each of...

It's what's up front that counts
Buffalo News | August 27, 2008
Perry Fewell doesn't want to define the Buffalo Bills' defense with downfield hits, but a relentless, quarterback-chasing front four. Fewell wants the Bills to become one of the more aggressive units in the NFL, improve on their sack total (which ranked in the bottom of the league) and do it primarily with a four-man pass rush.

Vincent mourns Upshaw
Buffalo News | August 27, 2008
Troy Vincent declined to discuss whether he's interested in succeeding Gene Upshaw in leading the NFL Players Association because he is still mourning the union's executive director's death -- and a person Vincent referred to as “a mentor.”

Favre likely to sit
Buffalo News | August 27, 2008
HEMPSTEAD -- New York Jets coach Eric Mangini said Tuesday that he's leaning toward not playing quarterback Brett Favre in the team's preseason finale at Philadelphia.

Edwards recovers; Walker eyes opener
Buffalo News | August 27, 2008
Quarterback Trent Edwards is back and offensive tackle Langston Walker is getting close as the Bills returned to practice Tuesday.

NFL transactions
Buffalo News | August 27, 2008
ATLANTA FALCONS: Placed OT Renardo Foster on the physically unable-to-perform list. Placed DT Trey Lewis on the non-footall injury list.

Strahan says no to Giants comeback
Buffalo News | August 27, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- Seven-time New York Giants Pro Bowler Michael Strahan is staying retired.

Colts activate QB
Buffalo News | August 27, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- More than a month after having knee surgery and enduring weeks of rampant speculation about whether the injury was worse than first feared, two-time league MVP Peyton Manning finally provided his doubters with one emphatic answer Tuesday: He's back, right on schedule.

Bills release four
Buffalo News | August 26, 2008
The Buffalo Bills today released cornerback Kennard Cox, punter D.J. Fitzpatrick, receiver C.J. Hawthorne, defensive end Shaun Nua and placed quarterback Matt Baker on the waived/injured list.

Giants contact Strahan's agent
Buffalo News | August 26, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- The New York Giants are interested in luring Michael Strahan out of retirement after losing Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora to a season-ending knee injury Saturday night.

Losman grabs handle of new offense
Buffalo News | August 26, 2008
It appears there will be no confidence crisis for the Buffalo Bills if Trent Edwards gets knocked out of action this season.

Roster spot could be around the corner for Youboty
Buffalo News | August 26, 2008
Buffalo Bills cornerback Ashton Youboty made another play Sunday night to help his bid to stick on the team's 53-man roster.

The NFL Report /A preseason roundup
Buffalo News | August 26, 2008
MONDAY NIGHT'S GAME

Dolpins make Pennington the starter
Buffalo News | August 26, 2008
DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano couldn't help but have a little fun Monday when he finally announced the winner of the team's drawn-out quarterback competition.

Indianapolis defensive end Dwight Freeney, right, tackles Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson. TOM STRICKLAND The Associated Press
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 25, 2008

Agenda vs. Bills is to stay healthy
Detroit News | August 25, 2008
DETROIT -- The Lions made it to Week 4 of the exhibition season with most of their projected 53-man roster reasonably intact. The trick Thursday at Buffalo will be to keep it that way.

Bills ruin Colts' grand opening at new stadium
Kansas City Star | August 25, 2008
The grand opening of Lucas Oil Stadium turned into a big dud for the Indianapolis Colts Sunday night. At least, they'll have another chance to christen their new stadium properly in two weeks when the games really count.

Taxpayers paid bill for new Indy stadium
Buffalo News | August 25, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts' new downtown stadium is a rarity among the new wave of NFL palaces.

Losman leads a sharp Bills offense
Buffalo News | August 25, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- J.P. Losman gave the Buffalo Bills more reason to feel secure about the quarterback position Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts.

Losman leads a sharp Bills offense
Buffalo News | August 25, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- J. P. Losman gave the Buffalo Bills more reason to feel secure about the quarterback position Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts.

The NFL Report /
Buffalo News | August 25, 2008
AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Giants' Umenyiora out for season
Buffalo News | August 25, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- With the retirement of seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan, the job of repeating as Super Bowl champions was going to be difficult for the New York Giants.

Taxpayers paid bill for new Indy stadium
Buffalo News | August 25, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts' new downtown stadium is a rarity among the new wave of NFL palaces.

Bills help christen stadium
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 24, 2008

Bills, Colts underway
Buffalo News | August 24, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - The Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis colts ae underway from Lucas Oil Stadium in the lone NFL preseason game tonight.

Bills' 'D' gets quality check
Buffalo News | August 24, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Buffalo Bills' defense will be the one unit in the house at full strength and will try to gauge its progress tonight against the Indianapolis Colts.

Sanders, Freeney slated to join Colts' defense
Buffalo News | August 24, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts' two best defensive players will make their preseason debut tonight against the Buffalo Bills.

The NFL Report /A preseason roundup
Buffalo News | August 24, 2008
Saturday's games

Bills-Colts rosters
Buffalo News | August 24, 2008
Buffalo Bills No. Name Pos. 3 D. J. Fitzpatrick P 5 Trent Edwards QB 7 J. P. Losman QB 8 Brian Moorman P 9 Rian Lindell K 10 Gibran Hamdan QB 11 Roscoe Parrish WR 13 Steve Johnson WR 14 Felton Huggins WR 15 Jason Jones WR 16 Matt Baker QB 17 Justin Jenkins WR 18 C. J. Hawthorne WR 19 Scott Mayle WR 20 Donte Whitner S 21 Will James CB 22 Fred Jackson RB 23 Marshawn Lynch RB 24 Terrence McGee CB 25 Xavier Omon RB 26 Ashton Youboty CB 27 Reggie Corner CB 28 Leodis McKelvin CB 29 John Wendling S 30 Ko Simpson S 31 Dwayne Wright RB 33 Jabari Greer CB 35 Dustin Fox CB 36 Darian Barnes FB 37 George Wilson S 38 Kennard Cox CB 42 Bruce Hall RB 43 Bryan Scott S 45 Jonathan Evans FB 47 Jon Corto S 51 Paul Posluszny LB 52 John DiGiorgio LB 53 Marcus Buggs LB 54 Blake Costanzo LB 55 Angelo Crowell LB 56 Keith Ellison LB 57 Donnie Spragan LB 58 Jon Banks LB 59 Kawika Mitchell LB 60 Brad Butler OL 61 Derrick Jones DE 62 Robert Felton OL 63 Christian Gaddis OL 64 Teraz McCray DT 65 Jason Whittle OL 66 Derrick Dockery OL 67 Melvin Fowler OL 68 Langston Walker OL 69 Nevin McCaskill OL 70 Matt Murphy OL 71 Jason Peters OL 72 Ryan Neill DE 73 Kirk Chambers OL 74 Corey Mace DE 75 Duke Preston OL 76 Shaun Nua DE 77 Demetrius Bell OL 79 Patrick Estes OL 80 Derek Schouman TE 81 James Hardy WR 82 Josh Reed WR 83 Lee Evans WR 84 Robert Royal TE 86 Derek Fine TE 88 Tim Massaquoi TE 89 Courtney Anderson TE 90 Chris Kelsay DE 91 Spencer Johnson DT 92 Ryan Denney DE 93 Chris Ellis DE 94 Aaron Schobel DE 95 Kyle Williams DT 96 Copeland Bryan DE 97 John McCargo DT 98 Jason Jefferson DT 99 Marcus Stroud DT Injured reserve 50 Alvin Bowen LB Indianapolis Colts No. Name Pos. 4 Adam Vinatieri PK 5 Quinn Gray QB 9 Josh Betts QB 10 Courtney Roby WR 11 Anthony Gonzalez WR 12 Jim Sorgi QB 13 Jared Lorenzen QB 16 Onrea Jones WR 17 Hunter Smith P 18 Peyton Manning QB 20 Dante Hughes CB 21 Bob Sanders S 23 Tim Jennings PK 25 Michael Coe DB 26 Kelvin Hayden CB 28 Marlin Jackson CB 29 Joseph Addai RB 30 Clifton Dawson RB 31 Keiwan Ratliff CB 32 Mike Hart RB 33 Melvin Bullitt CB 34 T. J. Rushing S 36 Kenton Keith RB 38 Dominic Rhodes RB 41 Antoine Bethea S 42 Brandon Condren S 43 Matt Giordano S 44 Dallas Clark TE 46 Zac Herold TE 47 Gijon Robinson TE 48 Justin Snow TE 50 Philip Wheeler LB 51 Victor Worsley LB 52 Ramon Guzman LB 53 Steve Justice OL 54 Freddy Keiaho LB 55 Clint Session LB 56 Tyjuan Hagler LB 57 Danny Verdun-Wheeler LB 58 Gary Brackett LB 59 Kyle Shotwell LB 61 Jamey Richard OL 63 Jeff Saturday C 64 Mike Elgin G 65 Ryan Lilja G 66 Tala Esera OL 67 Tony Ugoh OL 69 Joe Bradley DT 71 Ryan Diem OT 72 Corey Hilliard LB 74 Charlie Johnson LB 75 Michael Toudouze OT 76 Daniel Federkeil OT 78 Mike Pollak OL 79 Raheem Brock DE 80 Devin Aromashodu G 83 Roy Hall WR 84 Jacob Tamme TE 85 Pierre Garcon WR 86 Tom Santi TE 87 Reggie Wayne WR 88 Marvin Harrison WR 90 Jeff Charleston DE 91 Josh Thomas DE 92 Marcus Howard LB 93 Dwight Freeney DE 95 Darrell Reid DT 96 Keyunta Dawson DE 97 Quinn Pitcock DT 98 Robert Mathis DE 99 Ed Johnson DT

Losman's presence gives Bills good early prognosis
Buffalo News | August 24, 2008
It's an old baseball cliche, but it applies to football also: Some of the best trades are the ones that aren't made.

Bills' Kelsay eager to get back on field after injury
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 23, 2008

Corner questions authorities
Buffalo News | August 23, 2008
Every night, Reggie Corner's routine was the same.

Edwards won't play Sunday
Buffalo News | August 23, 2008
The Buffalo Bills' offense will be missing some key pieces in Sunday night's nationally televised game in Indianapolis.

The NFL Report /
Buffalo News | August 23, 2008
A training camp roundup

Protecting new QB Favre key for Jets
Buffalo News | August 23, 2008
HEMPSTEAD -- With protecting their new quarterback a top priority, the New York Jets' revamped offensive line is looking forward to its next big challenge: the New York Giants' sack-happy defense.

NFL Preseason Preview - Buffalo (1-1) at Indianapolis (1-2)
Kansas City Star | August 22, 2008
In their next-to-last game of the preseason, generally held up as the dress rehearsal for the regular season opener, the Indianapolis Colts will be at less than 100 percent.

Bills back at home, back to business
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 22, 2008

Steelers sign Farrior to $18.2 million deal
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker James Farrior to a five-year, $18.2 million contract extension that includes a $5 million signing bonus.

Upshaw's death leaves a void at the union
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
Shaun O'Hara had just arrived at Giants Stadium for practice Thursday morning when a teammate said he had seen an item about Gene Upshaw's death on television.

Bills' Edwards to sit out Sunday against Colts
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards will sit out Sunday's preseason game in Indianapolis.

Former Raider great, NFLPA head Gene Upshaw dies
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
Gene Upshaw, a towering lineman on the football field who went on to win untold millions of dollars for NFL players as their union leader, has died at age 63.

Peters' holdout nears critical juncture
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
The stare down between Jason Peters and the Buffalo Bills looks like it will come to a crossroads within the next 12 days.

As Upshaw grew, players prospered
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
By taking profound risks in the face of resounding defeat, by staying the course despite waves of criticism, Gene Upshaw evolved from a Hall of Fame football player into one of America's more effective labor leaders. The proof is in his final body of work, a collective bargaining agreement that provided his rank and file with a percentage of league revenues unmatched in U. S. sports, a deal so favorable to the players that NFL owners have voted to opt out of the pact despite potentially explosive ramifications.

Favre adds new spice to Jets-Giants
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- Grey Ruegamer never dreamed he would see former teammate Brett Favre in any other NFL uniform than the Green Bay Packers garb Favre donned for 17 years and Ruegamer wore for three seasons.

Dickinson signed to add O-line depth
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
Looking to add depth on the roster for the offensive line, the Buffalo Bills on Thursday signed undrafted rookie free agent Dustin Dickinson.

The NFL Report /News & notes from around the training camps
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
Thursday's game

Upshaw's legacy extends from field to work with union
Buffalo News | August 22, 2008
NEW YORK -- Gene Upshaw, a towering lineman on the football field who went on to win untold millions of dollars for NFL players as their union leader, has died at age 63.

QB Losman gets chance to shine for Bills
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 21, 2008

Bills individual game tickets on sale tomorrow
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 21, 2008

Bills sign offensive lineman
Buffalo News | August 21, 2008
The Buffalo Bills have signed offensive lineman Dustin Dickinson to an undisclosed contract, the team announced today

Rams RB Jackson signs 6-year, $44 million deal
Buffalo News | August 21, 2008
Steven Jackson signed a six-year, $44 million contract, ended a 27-day holdout, and was on the field for practice with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday.

The NFL Report /
Buffalo News | August 21, 2008
A training camp roundup

Bills break camp on offensive
Buffalo News | August 21, 2008
PITTSFORD -- The members of the Buffalo Bills' offense headed for home Wednesday feeling pretty good about themselves.

The billboard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
Buffalo News | August 21, 2008
One snap away

Bills QB Edwards bruises leg
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 20, 2008

Bills change time of final practice at St. John Fisher
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 20, 2008

Bills' Edwards exits practice with deep bruise
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 20, 2008

Loss of father stuns Bills DT
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 20, 2008

Bills QB Edwards limps off with injured thigh
USA Today | August 20, 2008
Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards sustained a deep bruise to his right quadriceps during practice Tuesday night, ...

Trent Edwards is just a spectator at practice today with a leg injury
Buffalo News | August 20, 2008
PITTSFORD --Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards is day-to-day after suffering a deep right quad contusion during Tuesday evening's practice at St. John Fisher.

NFL Report
Buffalo News | August 20, 2008
AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Losman keeps head in game
Buffalo News | August 20, 2008
PITTSFORD -- J. P. Losman got a taste of the moment's-notice nature of his role as backup quarterback for the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday night.

Manning ends silence without saying much
Buffalo News | August 20, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning proved Tuesday he can stand, walk and talk.

The billboard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
Buffalo News | August 20, 2008
Edwards leaves field with a quad injury

Bills' special teams should remain solid
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 19, 2008

Buffalo Bills-Indianapolis Colts game won't air on local TV Sunday
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 19, 2008

NFL Network has Sunday's Bills-Colts game all to itself
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 19, 2008

With Dorsey and Albert injured, Chiefs are really hurting
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
RIVER FALLS, Wis. | It's impossible to quantify just how much the injuries suffered by first-round picks Glenn Dorsey and Branden Albert will set back Herm Edwards' 2008 reclamation project.

Ravens' Suggs reports after signing 1-year tender
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs reported to the team Monday and began practicing after signing his $8.47 million, one-year tender.

Bills change training camp practice time
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
The Buffalo Bills rescheduled Wednesday's final training camp practice. It will now take place from 9:30 to 11:10 a.m. The Bills will break camp following that practice.

NFL news: Bears pick Orton to start the season
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Kyle Orton was selected Monday to be the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback by coach Lovie Smith.

Ankle surgery has Kelsay 'brand new'
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
PITTSFORD -- Chris Kelsay always has been obsessed with practice and trying to improve, anything that might help him prepare for an opponent. This training camp is no different, except perhaps he's more intense than usual, especially coming off such a frustrating season.

Giants take ugly win over Browns
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- Eli Manning was in Super Bowl form for the New York Giants and Domenik Hixon was even better.

The NFL Report /News and notes
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
American Conference

Rodgers looks for protection
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Aaron Rodgers era isn't going to amount to much if the Green Bay Packers can't protect him any better or catch more passes than they did in Saturday's preseason loss to San Francisco.

The billboard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
Buffalo News | August 19, 2008
Reed rested and ready

Royal restoring faith among Bills coaches
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 18, 2008

Bills are back on practice field
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 18, 2008

Bills vs. Colts to be on Ch. 7 and high definition channel
Buffalo News | August 18, 2008
Time Warner Cable announced today that Sunday's preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts will be shown locally on Ch. 7 and will also be broadcast in HD on Channel 707. The game will start at 8:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast to the rest of the nation on the NFL Network.

McKelvin turns into nice problem
Buffalo News | August 18, 2008
Cornerback Leodis McKelvin is all of two preseason games into his NFL career and already the electricity surges. He nearly broke a punt return for a touchdown in the opener against the Redskins. He bolted 95 yards untouched with a kickoff against the Steelers. The Buffalo Bills knew they were getting a dangerous return man in the package when they made McKelvin their first pick in the April draft. However, no one could have guessed his impact would be this immediate and emphatic.

Bulger's numbers suffering
Buffalo News | August 18, 2008
ST. LOUIS-- The St. Louis Rams' revamped offense has done little for Marc Bulger's numbers so far.

Johnson hurts shoulder in game with Lions
Buffalo News | August 18, 2008
CINCINNATI -- Bengals receiver Chad Johnson landed awkwardly while trying to make a catch in the first quarter against Detroit on Sunday night, then left the game to have his left shoulder examined.

Greer meets new challenge
Buffalo News | August 18, 2008
PITTSFORD -- Buffalo Bills cornerback Jabari Greer was having dinner with his fiancee the day of the NFL draft last April when he learned some disturbing news:

The billboard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
Buffalo News | August 18, 2008
We're Number One

Kelly says stadium in Niagara Falls will save Bills
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 17, 2008

Favre sharp in debut
Buffalo News | August 17, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. -- Brett Favre second-guessed himself at times during the last few weeks. He doubted whether he was doing the right thing by coming out of retirement and leaving Green Bay.

Pennington leads Dolphins past Jags
Buffalo News | August 17, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Chad Pennington is already giving the Miami Dolphins something they're not used to.

The NFL Report /A training camp roundup
Buffalo News | August 17, 2008
Saturday's games

Trying to end red-zone blues
Buffalo News | August 17, 2008
For all of their offseason maneuvers, the Buffalo Bills left their offense almost entirely intact. That was not necessarily an endorsement of a unit that finished 30th in total offense but perhaps an acknowledgment that the system, not the personnel, needed to be adjusted.

Edwards, Schonert shined credentials against Steelers
Buffalo News | August 17, 2008
It's one of those opinionated Sundays. Not only was Trent Edwards further certified as the Bills' starting quarterback by his Thursday performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the certification of Turk Schonert as an offensive coordinator officially has begun.

Between the Lines: After the preseason loss to the Bills
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | August 16, 2008

Bills have work ahead in winning over 'home' crowd in Toronto
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 16, 2008

'Majik' man overcame bad breaks
Buffalo News | August 16, 2008
When he was a kid, Don Majkowski used to eat and sleep football.

Players give good marks to Toronto
Buffalo News | August 16, 2008
TORONTO -- Great. Exciting. Awesome.

Favre ready for Jets debut
Buffalo News | August 16, 2008
HEMPSTEAD -- Brett Favre's next big test before taking the field for his New York Jets debut will be finding his way to the correct locker room.

The NFL Report /
Buffalo News | August 16, 2008
News & notes

Steelers Photo Journal: Steelers vs. Bills
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | August 15, 2008

Steelers fall to Buffalo Bills, 24-21
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | August 15, 2008

First-team 'D' borderline vs. Bills
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | August 15, 2008

Bills defeat Steelers in Toronto
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 15, 2008

Bills tight end Robert Royal (84) is congratulated by lineman Kirk Chambers, right, after scoring a touchdown. FRANK GUNN The Associated Press
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 15, 2008

Edwards shines in Bills' debut in Toronto
San Francisco Chronicle | August 15, 2008
O, Canada, did Trent Edwards ever find his groove during the Buffalo Bills' debut in their new northern home away from home. Shaking off a sluggish performance in the Bills' preseason opener last week, Edwards was near-perfect in two series, going 9-for-11...

Edwards turns heads in Bills' debut in Toronto
USA Today | August 15, 2008
O, Canada, did Trent Edwards ever find his groove during the Buffalo Bills' debut in their new northern home away from home.Shaking ...

The NFL Report /News & notes
Buffalo News | August 15, 2008
American Conference

New England eyes Pro Bowler Lynch
Buffalo News | August 15, 2008
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Ninetime Pro Bowl safety John Lynch took a physical with the New England Patriots, who need secondary help after being hit by injuries.

Buffalo Bills' north-of-the-border jaunt greeted with open arms and shoulder shrugs
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 14, 2008

Buffalo Bills seek to avoid distractions
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 14, 2008

Bills offense takes off in TO
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
TORONTO -- In the preseason, there should be noticeable improvement from the first game to the second.

Bottom line: Toronto deal makes sense
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
TORONTO -- A walk around suite level at the Rogers Centre explains the rationale behind these games. Fidelity Investments has a box here, as does Dell, Home Depot and Franklin Templeton. Coca-Cola? Check. General Electric? Present and accounted for. By comparison a suite at The Ralph qualifies as what, a bar stool at the Big Tree?

Royal closes in on starting role at tight end
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
TORONTO -- The Buffalo Bills' depth chart at tight end is quite lengthy but the same guy who was at the top last season -- seven-year veteran Robert Royal -- may be at the top again by the start of the season.

O-line not bad without Peters
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
TORONTO -- The Buffalo Bills for years tapped into Toronto to help build its ticket base, obvious from the jerseys in the crowd Thursday night in Rogers Centre. Doug Flutie's No. 7 still has a presence in Canada. There were a few fans wearing Jim Kelly's old No. 12 and Drew Bledsoe's No. 11.

Bills-Steelers underway in Toronto
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
TORONTO - The Bills and Steelers are underway from the Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Bills-Steelers rosters
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
Buffalo Bills

Bills and Toronto kick off a future of unknowns
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
TORONTO -- A middle-aged Buffalo community treasure could suffer the first real identity crisis in its 48- year existence tonight, when the Buffalo Bills launch their first meaningful foray outside their Western New York roots.

Shuttle bus mess makes getting to the game tougher
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
Sports fans around the country are facing costlier or longer rides to the game because of a recent federal regulation that restricts the use of public shuttles that people take from train stations or offsite parking to the stadium.

Jets' Favre says arm feels 'fatigued'
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
Brett Favre took it easy on his rocket right arm after firing a few duds earlier in the day.

Panthers ready to forget Smith-Lucas incident
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
Ken Lucas' car was parked at the far edge of the parking lot for an early getaway before the start of the Carolina Panthers' final training camp practice. Not 10 minutes after the workout had ended Wednesday morning, the luxury sedan had already disappeared.

Favre feels his old self at practice
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
HEMPSTEAD -- Brett Favre dropped back, looked downfield and launched a long spiral about 5 yards past his intended receiver. A few plays later, the Jets quarterback short-hopped a toss that thumped into the grass.

J. P. lets his play speak for itself
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
Buffalo Bills quarterback J. P. Losman wants to do his talking on the field this summer.

The billboard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
Pass protection?

The NFL Report /News & notes
Buffalo News | August 14, 2008
American Conference

Bills 'host' Steelers to kick off Toronto series
USA Today | August 13, 2008
The Cowboys can have the label of being "America's Team." The Buffalo Bills can go one better as far as punter Brian Moorman's ...

Buffalo Bills have shortage at offensive tackle
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 13, 2008

Buffalo Bills getting thin at offensive tackle
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 13, 2008

Cornerback Jabari Greer picks off a pass during drills at training camp. SHAWN DOWD staff photographer
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 13, 2008

NFL Report /News & notes
Buffalo News | August 13, 2008
American Conference

Omon determined to hang on
Buffalo News | August 13, 2008
PITTSFORD -- The old coach and the rookie slowly walked together off the practice field at St. John Fisher's Growney Stadium following a walk-through Monday morning.

Pack players back Rodgers
Buffalo News | August 13, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- It was the kind of situation that made a Pro Bowl player out of former seventh-round draft pick Donald Driver: a scalding pass in heavy traffic between the hash marks, with a first down on the line.

The billboard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
Buffalo News | August 13, 2008
Three plus Brad

Tackle Murphy leaves Buffalo Bills practice with shoulder injury
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 12, 2008

Buffalo Bills rookie Johnson prefers being a family man
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 12, 2008

Bills-Steelers preseason game will be televised locally
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 12, 2008

Raiders agree to terms with Archuleta
Buffalo News | August 12, 2008
The Oakland Raiders signed Adam Archuleta to a contract on Monday in a move to add depth to their defense.

Bills' gunners take aim on 53-man roster
Buffalo News | August 12, 2008
PITTSFORD -- Receiver Justin Jenkins and safety John Wendling are not your average third-stringers in Buffalo Bills training camp this summer.

The NFL Report /News & notes
Buffalo News | August 12, 2008
American Conference

Rodgers impressive in Packers' loss
Buffalo News | August 12, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers shrugged off a shaky beginning as Brett Favre's replacement.

The billboard: A daily dose from Bills training camp
Buffalo News | August 12, 2008
Murphy injured

Undrafted Buggs turns heads in Bills camp
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 11, 2008

Injured Bills defenders return to practice field
Buffalo News | August 11, 2008
PITTSFORD Buffalo Bills defensive starters Angelo Crowell, Donte Whitner and Terrence McGee all were back on the field working with the first team during this morning's walk-through practice at St. John Fisher College.

Ryan shines in Falcons debut
Buffalo News | August 11, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- New Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith said he wasn't looking for a tie or a moral victory in his team's preseason opener against Jacksonville.

Spikes joins 49ers
Buffalo News | August 11, 2008
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers signed two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes on Sunday, hours after waiving former starter Brandon Moore.

Youboty impressive in his surprise start
Buffalo News | August 11, 2008
Terrence McGee's ankle injury gave Ashton Youboty ample opportunity to make a favorable impression at cornerback.

Parrish in line for a larger role
Buffalo News | August 11, 2008
Maybe this is the year.

Steelers sign Leftwich as backup after Batch's injury
Buffalo News | August 11, 2008
LATROBE, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran quarterback Byron Leftwich on Sunday, choosing the former Jacksonville Jaguars starter over Daunte Culpepper, a three-time Pro Bowl player.

Bills fans realize Toronto can help Buffalo
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 10, 2008

Former Buffalo Bills TE Everett shares story at NASCAR Nationwide race
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 10, 2008

Bills look shaky in loss
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 10, 2008

Sharp QBs propel Redskins past Bills
Orlando Sentinel | August 10, 2008
After two games, the trend is hard to miss. Those Washington Redskins quarterbacks are looking pretty sharp under new Coach Jim Zorn.

NFL Report / News and notes
Buffalo News | August 10, 2008
Preseason results

Favre thrills in first workout, to start vs. 'Skins
Buffalo News | August 10, 2008
HEMPSTEAD -- Brett Favre stood in front of yet another throng of reporters, a towel draping his shoulders and a bead of sweat dripping from his gray-speckled hair.

Redskins QBs again sharp in 17-14 win over Bills
San Francisco Chronicle | August 09, 2008
After two games, the trend is hard to miss. Those Washington Redskins quarterbacks are looking pretty sharp under new coach Jim Zorn. Whether it's Jason Campbell with the starters or Todd Collins with the backups, Washington's quarterbacks are putting up the...

Edwards leads hungry Bills into first preseason game
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | August 09, 2008

Bills, Redskins underway
Buffalo News | August 09, 2008
LANDOVER, Md. The Buffalo Bills have opened their preseason against the Washington Redskins tonight at Fed- Ex Field.

Bills look familiar in preseason loss
Buffalo News | August 09, 2008
LANDOVER, Md. -- The Buffalo Bills' first preseason game conjured memories of their 2007 regular season.

Rookies show their stuff in debut
Buffalo News | August 09, 2008
LANDOVER, Md. -- The expectations for Buffalo Bills rookies Leodis McKelvin and James Hardy are high. In their first NFL game, they lived up to them.

All eyes on Bills' new-look offense
Buffalo News | August 09, 2008
LANDOVER, Md. -- The Buffalo Bills will unveil their new offense, albeit an abbreviated version, when they open their preseason against the Washington Redskins tonight at Fed- Ex Field.

Pennington getting a fresh chance with Dolphins
Buffalo News | August 09, 2008
MIAMI -- Chad Pennington, cut by the New York Jets after they signed Brett Favre, signed with the Miami Dolphins on Friday.

NFL Report /Training camp news and notes
Buffalo News | August 09, 2008
Preseason results

Rookies are ready to debut
Buffalo News | August 09, 2008
LANDOVER, Md. -- Cornerback Leodis McKelvin is excited. Wide receiver James Hardy is hopeful.