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Past articles by Matthew:

Will Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen regress in 2021?

If we can find warning signs in the most common indicators for regression, we’ll have a better idea of whether Allen will take a step back. → Read More

Observations from Day 2 of Bills camp: Wide receiver competition and more

Receivers got a chance to show off the progress they made in the offseason on Tuesday, but it was the defense that won the day. → Read More

Inside the Bills’ decision to cut Kelvin Benjamin and why he struggled to catch on in Buffalo – The Athletic

The Bills elected to release Benjamin now because he wasn’t in their long-term plans. The playoffs are out of the question, so the team plans to feature their younger receivers the rest of the way. → Read More

Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane reportedly 'trying like hell' to trade up for QB

The speculation surrounding the Bills' draft plans continues. → Read More

Rex Ryan says he has no idea what Buffalo Bills' Sean McDermott is doing

Ryan piled on McDermott's decision to bench Tyrod Taylor. → Read More

Bills' Karlos Williams not worried about third concussion: 'I've got a hard head'

Williams doesn't seem worried about the fact that he has suffered three brain injuries in the last year-and-a-half. → Read More

Buffalo Bills sign QB Josh Johnson, providing injury insurance for Tyrod Taylor

Orchard Park, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills signed quarterback John Johnson on Tuesday in a move that seemingly provides injury insurance for Tyrod Taylor, who was a bit banged up following the Bills' Week 5 win over the Tennessee Titans. To make room for Johnson, the Bills released kicker Billy Cundiff. Johnson has spent time with six other NFL teams, most recently the Indianapolis Colts. Johnson,… → Read More

Richie Incognito officially signs with Buffalo Bills, says Rex Ryan is 'the man'

The Bills have officially signed controversial lineman Richie Incognito. → Read More

5 things to know about new Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito

The Bills are reportedly close to signing Richie Incognito, who comes with plenty of baggage. → Read More

Buffalo Bills set to sign former Dolphins guard Richie Incognito, according to report

Rex Ryan wasn't kidding about wanting to build a bully in Buffalo. → Read More

Doug Marrone insists he did not 'quit' on the Buffalo Bills

Doug Marrone spoke publicly for the first time since opting out of his contract with the Bills and is insisting he didn't quit. → Read More

Rex Ryan changes his Mark Sanchez tattoo from Jets green to Buffalo Bills blue

Rex Ryan now has a Colton Schmidt tattoo. → Read More

Super Bowl 2015: Who is Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Chris Matthews?

A star was born for the Seahawks during the Super Bowl. → Read More

Bills coach Rex Ryan reportedly wants to lure free-agent-to-be CB Darrelle Revis to Buffalo

Revis is one of the top free agents on the market this offseason. → Read More

Marshawn Lynch didn't always refuse to talk to media (video)

Marshawn Lynch isn't as dull as he's tried to appear in recent press conferences. → Read More

Former Bills OC Nathaniel Hackett will rejoin Doug Marrone in Jacksonville, according to report

Hackett is believed to be taking a job as the Jaguars' quarterbacks coach. → Read More

Many of Doug Marrone's assistants, some who followed him from Syracuse, looking for new jobs

When Doug Marrone opted out of his contract with the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 31, he didn't just put himself out of a job. → Read More

First Doug Marrone, now Nathaniel Hackett reportedly interviewing with Jacksonville Jaguars

Hackett and Marrone could be competing for a job. → Read More

Rex Ryan explains firing Jim Schwartz, says Buffalo Bills' defense will rank No. 1 in NFL

Rex Ryan says his defense won't be a 4-3 or a 3-4, but it will be the best in the NFL. → Read More

The Buffalo Bills' hiring of Rex Ryan makes a ton of sense for everyone involved

Rex Ryan wasn't ready to admit defeat in the AFC East, and now he won't have to. → Read More