Bills' rotation at No. 2 cornerback continues at Return of the Blue and Red Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter Aug 5, 2023 Aug 5, 2023 0 1 of 2 Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam makes a catch during the Blue and Red practice at Highmark Stadium. Joshua Bessex, Buffalo News Bills cornerback Christian Benford runs against cornerback Siran Neal in a drill during the Blue and Red practice Friday at Highmark Stadium. Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter John Butler heard the words “cornerback two,” and the Buffalo Bills defensive backs coach knew where the question was going.kAm“*629[ x <?@H x’G6 366? AC6AA65 @? E92E[” qFE=6C D2:5 %F6D52J 2E $E] y@9? u:D96C[ 367@C6 E96 q:==D AC24E:465 uC:52J 2E w:89>2C< $E25:F>] “%92E’D 2 9F86 E@A:4 @7 4@?46C? 7@C 6G6CJ3@5J :? 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Pass-rush goal for Bills' defensive line: Domination No Bills defensive lineman had more than eight sacks last year. They want to change that this season.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips activated off PUP list Phillips, 30, will be entering his fourth season with the Bills over two tours after re-signing in April with a one-year contract. He had 20 t…
Observations: Jordan Phillips activated, eyes Bills' season opener against Jets The Bills returned to training camp practice Sunday morning and welcomed back defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, who was sidelined after offsea…
Observations: Bills quarterback Josh Allen on-point in practice after early absence Quarterback Josh Allen’s 10th practice of Buffalo Bills training camp started inauspiciously Monday morning at St. John Fisher, but ended with…
Observations: 'So many emotions' for Damar Hamlin in practicing at stadium Buffalo Bills fans returned to Highmark Stadium for the first time this season, and they saved their biggest pre-practice ovation Friday night…
Damar Hamlin takes the field at Highmark Stadium Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin takes the field at Highmark Stadium for the Buffalo Bills' Red vs. Blue scrimmage.
Tre'Davious White goes barefoot before scrimmage Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White jogs to the field barefoot at Highmark Stadium before the Bills' Red vs. Blue scrimmage.
Josh Allen debuts his blue helmet Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen takes the field in a new blue helmet at Highmark Stadium for the Bills' Red vs. Blue scrimmage.
Photos: Bills return to Highmark for Blue and Red practice The Buffalo Bills hosted their annual Blue and Red practice at Highmark Stadium on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023.
Ryan O'Halloran: A healthy Bradley Chubb is one of Miami's top keys to contending in AFC East When healthy, the Miami Dolphins' Bradley Chubb has been a productive pass rusher. The key is keeping him healthy.
Josh Allen embraces training camp hits, challenges Allen has been candid about trying to cut down on turnovers, and the sixth-year quarterback thinks that while that goal will always take time,…