Bills coach Sean McDermott returns to Philadelphia roots Thursday night
Being fired as defensive coordinator of the Eagles was one of Sean McDermott's key career moments. "I can't thank Andy [Reid] enough for it," he said.
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Best Training Camp Catches 2017 (1:45)
Could the Bills keep only Tyrod Taylor and Nathan Peterman at QB?
Rookie Nathan Peterman impressed during the Bills' first preseason game and has been working with the second team this week ahead of T.J. Yates.
Fantasy Fallout: Sammy Watkins, Ezekiel Elliott and preseason breakouts
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Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills broke camp Tuesday after a shorter morning practice in shells that focused on scout-team work. They will return to their home facility Wednesday before traveling to Philadelphia for Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles.
Preseason Power Rankings: Bills hold steady at No. 26
The Bills brought in Anquan Boldin to bolster their wide receiver corps. Boldin will be 37 in October, but at the very least he'll be a nice red zone option for Tyrod Taylor.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
The Bills were downgraded very slightly in FPI's latest update, the first since their two trades last week. Buffalo is now projected to win 6.7 games and has a 13% chance to reach the postseason. The team's projected draft slot next year is now 11.6.
Bills LT Glenn gets injection in injured foot
Bills LT Cordy Glenn will not play in the preseason game this week after getting an injection in his injured left foot.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills CB Shareece Wright (sprained right thumb) has returned to practice Tuesday, running with the first team opposite Tre'Davious White. He's wearing a wrap/cast over his right wrist.
Matthews week-to-week with chip fracture (0:53)
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday he expects WR Jordan Matthews to have a "few sore days" ahead as he recovers from a fractured sternum.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that he hopes the injection LT Cordy Glenn received "knocks out" his lingering foot injury and he will be able to return. Glenn is week-to-week after flying this week to Wisconsin for the injection.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that he "wanted to see" the physical level of competition at the end of practice. He does not see a problem at this point in the skirmishes that arose during a goal line drill toward the end of practice.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that CB Shareece Wright (sprained right thumb), CB Kevon Seymour (foot), OL Michael Ola (toe) and DT Adolphus Washington (back) are questionable to play Thursday night in Philadelphia.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that WRs Jordan Matthews (fractured sternum) and Jeremy Butler (concussion) will not play Thursday night in Philadelphia.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills LT Cordy Glenn flew to Wisconsin this week to have an injection in his injured foot by Dr. Bob Anderson. He will not play Thursday night in Philadelphia and is considered week-to-week.
Rookie Tre'Davious White locked in as top cornerback
The Bills' top two 2017 draft picks are climbing the depth chart after a pair of trades created new opportunities.
Cramer bullish on Raiders, but bearish on Bills (2:40)
Making sense of the Bills' receivers after Jordan Matthews injury
New Bills receiver Jordan Matthews may see a drop in production following an abbreviated preseason and after joining a team that throws less.
Tyrod Taylor-Jerry Hughes scuffle highlights Bills' heated practice
Buffalo's workout turned physical when coach Sean McDermott delivered a fiery speech after watching the offense struggle with alignment issues.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Overheard at Bills training camp Monday: coach Sean McDermott lit into his team after calling the group together during an 11-on-11 period. McDermott was upset after the offense did not line up correctly twice in three plays. Guard Richie Incognito said after practice McDermott's fiery words were a turning point that turned up intensity. Incognito added some of his teammates were not used to that style of coaching.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Rookie report from Bills training camp Monday: QB Nathan Peterman continued to take the majority of second-team reps for the second consecutive day. The fifth-round pick led the Bills across midfield twice in a move-the-ball 11-on-11 drill, setting up a 39-yard field goal the second time. Peterman appears to be practicing with more confidence and making better decisions on the field.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Best play from Bills training camp Monday: WR Andre Holmes went to full extension to leap and snag an 18-yard completion from Tyrod Taylor during a move-the-ball 11-on-11 period. Holmes continued to receive some first-team reps alongside Zay Jones and Anquan Boldin with Jordan Matthews sidelined by a fractured sternum.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills injury update from Monday: cornerback Shareece Wright missed practice with a thumb sprain, Adolphus Washington dealt with back spasms but returned, Charles Clay had a maintenance day and Kevon Seymour was limited in his return from a foot sprain. Left tackle Cordy Glenn continued to miss practice with a foot injury.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Jerry Hughes said Monday his conversation after practice with Sean McDermott was about an "off field issue." Asked to elaborate, Hughes said, "it's an off field issue, OK?"
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(27) | Tre'Davious White | CB | LSU |
| 2(5) | Zay Jones | WR | East Carolina |
| 2(31) | Dion Dawkins | OG | Temple |
| 5(19) | Matt Milano | OLB | Boston College |
| 5(28) | Nathan Peterman | QB | Pittsburgh |
| 6(11) | Tanner Vallejo | OLB | Boise State |
2016 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 441 | 250 |
| Miami | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 363 | 380 |
| Buffalo | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 399 | 378 |
| New York | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 275 | 409 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards189.830th
Rushing Yards164.41st
Points For24.910th
Points Against23.6Tied-16th
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