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Sports editor/#Bills reporter for the Niagara Gazette and Lockport Union-Sun & Journal. Co-host of Buffalo Press Box. Email: nick.sabato@gnnewspaper.com

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Sabato: Brandon Beane is showing the Bills are less restrictive in searching for players If it wasn’t clear already, it became unmistakable Thursday that there are some changes happening at One Bills Drive.

The #Bills are now interested in players they wouldn’t have entertained over the years. Signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson is the latest sign personnel decision-making has shifted and they’re serious about winning Super Bowls now.
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13.03.2026 21:33 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

#Bills agreed to terms on a one-year deal with S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a league source confirmed. Talented dude who has played for four teams in three seasons.

12.03.2026 22:45 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Dee Alford, Bradley Chubb and D.J. Moore had Josh Allen on their minds in first day with Bills The three newest Buffalo Bills formally introduced themselves Thursday and one name was repeatedly uttered when it came to explaining why they wanted to play for the Bills.

Josh Allen was on the brain of the #Bills' three newest additions -- Dee Alford, Bradley Chubb and D.J. Moore. The offseason of Allen rolls on.
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12.03.2026 23:17 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

I don't even know what that means. Not every team has the same talent.

12.03.2026 15:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The players. First two words. Who got those players? And where did they come from?

12.03.2026 14:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Sure, they've magically become one of four teams to win a playoff game six years in a row.

12.03.2026 14:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

The Beane "can't draft" stuff is unfounded.

12.03.2026 14:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

PSA: Signing Bradley Chubb shouldn't change the fact that the #Bills should draft an edge rusher in the first round, or the second if they trade back.

11.03.2026 21:14 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I'm always wary of players acquired at or after 30. I'll wait to judge the money until we see terms. But Chubb should be viewed as the complement to Greg Rousseau, not vice versa. #Bills

11.03.2026 20:52 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Can confirm the #Bills agreed to terms with EDGE Bradley Chubb, according to a league source.

11.03.2026 20:32 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Sabato: Trading two No. 1 picks for Maxx Crosby or anyone else is too risky for the Bills Maxx Crosby is still a Raider.

Maxx Crosby is still a Raider. If the asking price is still two first-round picks, should the #Bills be a willing partner? History says no.
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11.03.2026 20:19 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Connor McGovern on whether he took a hometown discount: $13 million is a whole hell of a lot of money. If me and my family can't live off that, shame on us. #Bills

10.03.2026 16:02 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Can confirm the #Bills have agreed to terms with cornerback Dee Alford, according to a league source.

09.03.2026 21:14 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

It's not uncommon. After the 2023 season, they had little contact with David Edwards and signed a deal. Jordan Poyer hit free agency and was re-signed the previous year.

07.03.2026 21:05 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Buffalo Bills keep Connor McGovern on a four-year deal in major move to keep offensive line stable The Buffalo Bills didn’t want Connor McGovern to hit the open market.

The #Bills hustled to sign Connor McGovern to a four-year deal. It was a critical move to help keep the offensive line intact and a major move for quarterback Josh Allen. Analysis:
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07.03.2026 20:54 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

The #Bills have agreed to terms with C Connor McGovern on a four-year deal, according to a league source.

07.03.2026 18:54 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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Assessing what free agents best fit the Buffalo Bills after trading for D.J. Moore It’s the time of the year when teams purge rosters only to turn around and spend it again. Some teams are just as foolish with the money in their pockets

How will the D.J. Moore trade impact what the #Bills are going to do in free agency? A look at some players who might fit the holes #Buffalo needs to fill.
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06.03.2026 21:12 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Confirmed by a league source that the #Bills are releasing NCB Taron Johnson and WR Curtis Samuel. Johnson saves less than $2 million if released now, but $8.67 million if designated post-June 1. Samuel saves $6.055 million.

06.03.2026 18:38 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Bills adding to receiver group in a trade with Bears for D.J. Moore The Buffalo Bills have taken a swing at upgrading their wide receivers.

Money and trade value should be a lesser concern than whether D.J. Moore can still play. A look at how he fits into the #Bills’ offense.
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05.03.2026 22:38 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Sabato: The Bills are the latest example of how the top of the draft is creating inflated trade prices Brandon Beane may have been reckless Thursday. Many people seem to think that’s the case. The same people who have been begging Beane to be reckless for a year.

The #Bills are the latest example of how the top of this year's draft has inflated the cost for proven players on the trade and free-agent markets.
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05.03.2026 21:47 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

He traded for Amari Cooper last year. Rasul Douglas the year before that.

05.03.2026 18:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Whether you agree with the #Bills trading for Moore or not -- I have questions -- Beane took a swing. Stuff about him not being aggressive over the last year has been weird. Hopefully people can find new things to criticize because that one should be retired after today.

05.03.2026 18:07 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

What D.J. Moore are the #Bills going to get? He's only 28. But hasn't hit 1,000 yards in two seasons. Only 682 yards last year. But if he's the guy from his first six years, he'll help.

05.03.2026 16:56 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0

Halfway through receivers in Indy. Day 3 guys the #Bills could take a chance on:

Florida's J Michael Sturdivant (6-2, 209) and Mississippi State's Brenen Thompson (5-9, 170). The two fastest WRs here.

Incarnate Word's Jalen Walthall. (6-1, 200). Most explosive athlete here.

27.02.2026 15:01 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Buffalo Bills' new defensive scheme brings change in desire for traditional nose tackles INDIANAPOLIS — It was obvious Lee Hunter didn’t know quite how to answer the question. Then again, the Texas Tech defensive tackle is rarely quiet for long.

Is the traditional nose tackle making a comeback? In their flip to a 3-4, the #Bills now seem to be in need of one. But they are about to show just how much value they place on a two-down position.
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26.02.2026 21:07 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Bills are scouring several avenues to find a linebacker to pair with Terrel Bernard INDIANAPOLIS — The Buffalo Bills are going to be in the linebacker business this spring. That was going to be the case regardless of who the head coach was.

The #Bills need an inside linebacker to pair with Terrel Bernard. And if #Buffalo is being honest about playing position-less defense, the size of the player — however he’s acquired — shouldn’t matter.
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25.02.2026 22:54 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Red Murdock's NFL dreams got a boost after being first Buffalo player invited to the combine since 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — Two University at Buffalo linebackers played in the NFL last season. Red Murdock is hoping to be the third.

A year after Shaun Dolac was snubbed from the NFL scouting combine, linebacker Red Murdock was the first #Buffalo player invited since 2021. And now he’s getting some advice from former UB players who have made it to the NFL, drafted or not.
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25.02.2026 21:01 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

LB Red Murdock on being the first #Buffalo player at the combine since 2021: Whenever I'm on any type of national stage, being able to represent UB for a lot of guys that weren't granted that opportunity and a lot of guys coming up because they deserve it.

25.02.2026 14:33 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Interesting tidbits from Brandon Beane combine scrum:

On Taron Johnson moving to safety: "Nothing's off the table."

On receiver types: "(Allen) wants them to be where they're supposed to be when they're supposed to be there and obviously wants them to catch the ball."

#Bills

24.02.2026 20:59 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

The United States is panicking. They didn't expect to be in this position and they are pressing.

19.02.2026 20:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0