The Bills tried to trade for Maxx Crosby. When a deal couldn't get done, they made a bid for Trey Hendrickson. Why didn't a deal happen? How did Bradley Chubb become their newest edge rusher? Bills GM Brandon Beane explained to @buffalonews.com: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

The Bills tried to trade for Maxx Crosby. When a deal couldn't get done, they made a bid for Trey Hendrickson. Why didn't a deal happen? How did Bradley Chubb become their newest edge rusher? Bills GM Brandon Beane explained to @buffalonews.com: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Before free agency, the Bills made sure to help Josh Allen. DJ Moore is his newest weapon. Connor McGovern is back. Dawson Knox isn't going anywhere. On Wednesday, Brandon Beane prioritized his pass rush. My column on Bradley Chubb and what's next: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Before free agency, the Bills made sure to help Josh Allen. DJ Moore is his newest weapon. Connor McGovern is back. Dawson Knox isn't going anywhere. On Wednesday, Brandon Beane prioritized his pass rush. My column on Bradley Chubb and what's next: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Dee Alford makes all the sense in the world for the Bills. Cross trains at cornerback, nickel and safety. Started multiple positions for the Falcons in 2025. The kind of versatility Buffalo wants in Jim Leonhard's defense. More on the signing: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

The Bills also released safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson.

Taron Johnson's time with the Bills is over. Why the team chose to cut the veteran nickel cornerback now and what it could mean for the plan at safety: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

The Bills intend to release nickel cornerback Taron Johnson, per a league source, and it will be a pre-June 1 cut. Important distinction. Creates $1.905 million of cap space with Buffalo absorbing $9.503 million in dead money, per Over the Cap.

Trading for DJ Moore is the kind of big swing the Bills needed to take this offseason. Now is not the time to be complacent. Keep building around Josh Allen. The deal also allows them to use their assets to fix their defense. My column: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Trading for DJ Moore is the kind of big swing the Bills needed to take this offseason. Now is not the time to be complacent. Keep building around Josh Allen. The deal also allows them to use their assets to fix their defense. My column: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

An Inside the NFL column ahead of free agency: Why another center's contract could impact the Bills, Joe Brady's first combine as HC, Dawson Knox's contract, other AFC teams' plans/needs, safeties in the draft, Mike Washington Jr. and a backup QB idea. buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Bills cornerbacks backs coach Jay Valai, outside linebackers coach Bobby April III and defensive line coach Terrance Jamison came from college football. What did prospects say at the combine about the Bills' new assistants? buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

The Bills desperately need to fix their pass rush and, luckily for Brandon Beane, the 2026 draft class is flush with talented prospects who fit the 3-4 defensive scheme. buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Bills GM Brandon Beane mentioned a few traits he'd like to add to his wide receiver room. What are they? Who may fit as a trade acquisition, free-agent signing or draft pick? buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Cashius Howell, no matter what. My column from Indianapolis on why the Bills should use their first-round pick on the Texas A&M edge rusher: "Whoever picks Cash, they're gonna get a relentless dawg." buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

For the first time in over a decade, Joe Brady is sitting in a bunch of defensive meetings. Change is coming for the Bills on that side of the ball. To make it work, they need to add talent through FA and the draft. It all starts at the combine. buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht shot down a report that Tampa Bay reached out to former Bills coach Sean McDermott to gauge his interest in joining Todd Bowles' staff. "I have a lot of respect for Sean McDermott, but I'm not sure where that came from."

At the tail end of an all-nighter, as LSU prepared to play Alabama, Joe Brady turned to Ed Orgeron and said: "Coach, I've got their asses." Orgeron: "I was so freakin' fired up." Orgeron and others at LSU helped me chronicle Brady's year in Baton Rouge: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

At the tail end of an all-nighter, as LSU prepared to play Alabama, Joe Brady turned to Ed Orgeron and said: "Coach, I've got their asses." Orgeron: "I was so freakin' fired up." Orgeron and others at LSU helped me chronicle Brady's year in Baton Rouge: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Joe Brady had never called a play when he was hired to bring the spread offense to LSU. Why him? Ed Orgeron: "Freaking Ray Charles could have seen how good this young man is ..." Orgeron and others helped me chronicle the debut of the Bills' new coach: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Joe Brady had never called a play when he was hired to bring the spread offense to LSU. Why him? Ed Orgeron: "Freaking Ray Charles could have seen how good this young man is ..." Orgeron and others helped me chronicle the debut of the Bills' new coach: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Change is coming for the Bills' defense, but Jim Leonhard will build around a lot of players who are already on the roster. They're a reason why he wanted the job. My column on why he was the right choice to be Joe Brady's defensive coordinator: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

Jim Leonhard has to yet to call a play in the NFL, but we saw and heard Thursday why the Bills' new defensive coordinator will someday be a head coach. My column on Leonhard's plan and why he was the right guy to run Joe Brady's defense: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

A new coach is in charge of the Bills' offensive line, plus Brandon Beane recognizes that he may lose two starters in free agency. More on the possible turnover and Beane's plan for the OL: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Why was Jim Leonhard the right choice to be the Bills' defensive coordinator? Answered several key questions in this story, including how their players fit in a 3-4 and why we need to change the way we think about the scheme: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Between 2006 and 2024 in the NFL, an assistant was promoted to head coach 21 times. Their combined winning percentage: .432. One reached a Super Bowl. Eleven lasted fewer than 3 seasons. But none had the situation Joe Brady inherited with the Bills. buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Trying out a different view

If you had any doubt, Joe Brady showed during his first press conference as Bills coach that he's going to bring a different energy to the job. What's next is more important than what we heard Thursday. My column on a solid first impression: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

A decision on Dalton Kincaid's 5th-year option doesn't need to be made until the spring, but Bills GM Brandon Beane said: "I don’t see any reason why we wouldn’t pick that up." The Bills' mission is to help Kincaid stay healthy.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen on crutches and wearing a walking boot on his right foot at the press conference.

The stage is set for Joe Brady's first press conference as the Bills' head coach.

By hiring Joe Brady, the Bills' top decision-makers are telling us the last head coach was holding them back. We're going to find out if they were right. My column on the case for Brady, what's next and the questions surrounding the hire: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

By hiring Joe Brady, the Bills' top decision-makers are telling us the last head coach was holding them back. We're going to find out if they were right. My column on the case for Brady, what's next and the questions surrounding the hire: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Joe Brady's promotion to Bills head coach was met with frustration and skepticism, but there was no perfect replacement for Sean McDermott. My column on Brandon Beane's big bet and what needs to happen next for Brady to be the right guy for the job: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Klint Kubiak is worth the wait for the Bills. My column on why Brandon Beane and company should wait two weeks to interview the Seahawks OC for the head coaching job: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

Bills QB Josh Allen may need a procedure to fix the issue with his right foot, but it would not impact his attendance for the team's offseason program, said Brandon Beane.

Bills GM Brandon Beane said he did not go "rogue" with the decision to claim Darius Slay. McDermott and his staff were part of the process, and everyone decided to risk losing Ingram on waivers.

Bills QB Josh Allen will have "some involvement" in the team's search for its next coach, said Brandon Beane.

Bills owner Terry Pegula did not speak with QB Josh Allen before Sean McDermott got fired. Pegula and Allen spoke afterwards, and the owner will keep that conversation private.

Bills owner Terry Pegula on Keon Coleman, who's had a challenging two seasons: "The coaching staff pushed to draft Keon ..."

Bills owner Terry Pegula: "I felt like we hit the proverbial playoff wall ..."

Bills GM Brandon Beane: "Listen, I understand the frustrations out there. No one puts more pressure on me than myself."

Bills owner Terry Pegula: "My decision to bring in a new coach was based on the results of our game in Denver. ... I saw the pain in Josh's face at his presser and I felt his pain. I know we can do better and I know we will get there."

Bills owner Terry Pegula, after thanking Sean McDermott, says: "Sean has definitely left the Buffalo Bills in a better place ..."

What kind of coach should the Bills hire to replace Sean McDermott? Here are 7 qualities they should prioritize during the search: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

The Bills signed the following players to reserve/future contracts: DT Tommy Akingbesote LB Jimmy Ciarlo OT Travis Clayon CB Te'Cory Couch CB M.J. Devonshire RB Frank Gore Jr. WR Stephen Gosnell WR Mecole Hardman Jr. LB Keonta Jenkins DE Andre Jones Jr. DT Zion Logue CB Daryl Porter Jr.

Terry Pegula signaled to the Bills' players and fans that anything less than a Super Bowl is unacceptable. Something had to change. The playoff disappointments could not be ignored. My column on a necessary, albeit difficult, decision: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

An emotional end to a long, challenging season brought tears to Josh Allen's eyes. The Bills QB apologized to his teammates. Their loss in Denver will bother him for a long time. My column on Allen's difficult game and why he'll be better from it: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

The Bills' season ends with a 33-30 loss to Denver in the divisional round. Buffalo's season is over. buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

Bills kicker Matt Prater makes the 50-yard, game-tying field goal with 5 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Wow.