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Chop Robinson describes his ‘welcome to the league’ moment

Chop Robinson said a four-time Pro Bowler was “just terrorizing” him every play during his rookie season.

Chop Robinson had a slow start to his rookie year with the Miami Dolphins. His first sack didn’t come until November and along the way he was “terrorized” by a Buffalo Bills four-time Pro Bowler.

“Dion Dawkins … he gave me my welcome to the league moment,” Robinson told The Athletic’s Dianna Russini on Thursday. “I was going against him — I mean, both games he gave me a welcome to the league moment. I was just going against him every single play I lined up on him and he was just terrorizing me. I didn’t think –seeing him on film, he moved good — but when you’re out there on the field and you’re going against him, he moves just as good as I can getting off the ball.”

In the Dolphins’ 31-10 loss to the Bills in Week 2, Robinson managed to record two pressures, including one against Dawkins. Six weeks later, the rookie got his first career sack by bringing down Josh Allen in a 30-27 loss. Robinson pushed Dawkins back into the quarterback to make the play.

While the rookie says it was his toughest matchup, his moderate success in the Week 8 rematch served as a springboard for a tremendous second half of his 2024 season.

Robinson racked up 42 pressures in the last nine games of the year — second most in the league over that stretch behind only the Cleveland Browns’ reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett.

It was a run of pass rushing success that Robinson himself wasn’t sure he’d be able to pull off earlier in the year.

“When I first came in I thought I wasn’t going to be able to survive the whole season,” Robinson told Russini. “Just a mental thing. Just going out there every single day, everybody competing. It’s a job now, it’s not just college so it was a big change. But once I got comfortable, I enjoyed every second of it.”

Robinson finished 2024 with six sacks and eight tackles for loss.

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Stars around the league make their pitch to Myles Garrett

The Browns star has recruiters around the league already

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been busy this week on his Radio Row media tour.

The reason? To get his name out there after requesting a trade from Cleveland earlier this week.

The NFL and its star players have taken notice of the news surrounding Garrett’s trade request and his clear intention to leave the team. Bills defensive tackle Dion Dawkins and 49ers tight end George Kittle are two of the latest players to comment on the potential trade.

When asked which NFL player he would like to add to the Bills roster, Dawkins said, “Myles Garrett, right now, come rock with us. Let’s win a Super Bowl.”

While a trade to an AFC team would be difficult, Garrett would be an immediate upgrade to any NFL roster, especially a contender like Buffalo.

Kittle also weighed in on Garrett’s situation during an appearance on FanDuels Up & Adams show:

“I think Fred (Warner) would love to have another solid defensive lineman to make his job easier,” Kittle said. He also joked that he and Garrett could be best friends if the star defender were to join the 49ers via trade.

Recruitment season has officially begun this NFL offseason, and Myles Garrett is the player everyone wants. Rumors will continue to swirl as more players try to convince him to join their teams, despite him being under contract with Cleveland until 2026.

The Browns also have the second overall pick, so it remains to be seen what type of future they will build with the potential return of their star defender.

Dion Dawkins takes his shot, tells Myles Garrett to join the Bills (video)

Dion Dawkins takes his shot, tells Myles Garrett to join the Bills (video)

Dion Dawkins is not being shy.

As usual.

The NFL world is about to focus on Super Bowl 59. Prior to the Big Game, the football scene was shocked with the news that Myles Garrett requested the Browns trade him this week.

While the team has to trade him to make it happen, it’s not up to Garrett, Dawkins is clearly on top of NFL news.

Asked who he would want to join him with the Bills right now from anyone in the league, Dawkins was (mostly) directly. He told Garrett to join the Bills and come win a Super Bowl.

Dawkins’ message can be found in the clip below:

WATCH: Bills players take in 2025 Pro Bowl weekend

WATCH: Bills players take in 2025 Pro Bowl weekend

The Buffalo Bills had a trio of three players take in the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl over the weekend.

Quarterback Josh Allen did not partake which was not a surprise after the injury reportedly sustained in the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

However, running back James Cook, and offensive linemen Dion Dawkins and Connor McGovern did represent the AFC at the event.

During the Pro Bowl weekend, clips and highlights of the three were shared to social media.

Check those out below:

Mic’d-up video showed how Dion Dawkins was simply in awe of Bills fans during playoff win over the Ravens

“It’s beautiful.”

Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins has played in 141 NFL games (including the playoffs). He’s seen what the league has to offer, but for him, Bills Mafia never gets old.

As the Bills were looking to hold off the Ravens during Sunday’s AFC divisional round game, Dawkins couldn’t help but admire the crowd at Highmark Stadium. Sure, the stakes were high, and his teammates were trying to lock in.

But Dawkins couldn’t help but appreciate just how supportive the Bills fans were that night. The great exchange from the bench was picked up in mic’d-up video from the Bills.

Check it out:

Dawkins said:

“I know that you gotta lock in and (expletive), but do you ever just look at the fans? Like just looked at them? … Prettiest thing in the world. But it’s beautiful. Our people, man. I love them to death.”

He never takes that kind of support for granted.

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Bills vs. Broncos: 3 key matchups to watch in Wild Card round

Bills vs. Broncos: 3 key matchup to watch in Wild Card round

The Buffalo Bills will host the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in the NFL’s Wild Card round.

For this AFC battle between Sean McDermott’s Bills (13-4) and Sean Payton’s Broncos (10-7), it will be the games, within the game, that will make all the difference.

Here are three key matchups to watch during Sunday’s Bills-Broncos clash:

CB Christian Benford vs. WR Courtland Sutton

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Benford has been a quiet stud and many considered him a Pro Bowl snub. The Bills would be smart to put him on Sutton. Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix loves him considering Sutton had 1,081 yards this season, double anyone else on Denver’s roster.

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OL Dion Dawkins vs. ED Nik Bonitto

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The Broncos defense thrives on sacks. Bonitto will likely come off the edge on Dawkins’ side. Denver led the NFL with 63 sacks as a team and 13.5 of those were from Bonitto which led the Broncos.

WR Khalil Shakir vs. CB Ja’Quan McMillian

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Pro Football Focus grades Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II an 85.6 overall this season, making him their No. 1 corner in the entire NFL. The outside recievers for the Bills will have a tough day with him. That means Shakir will be a great option for quarterback Josh Allen on the inside. Denver’s slot cornerback is McMillan, who PFF only grades as the 78th best cornerback this year out of 116 qualifying players.

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Gimme Him: Dion Dawkins would be major piece on Patriots’ offensive line

Dion Dawkins would be a solution to the Patriots’ offensive line woes

The New England Patriots have multiple holes that they need to fill on both sides of the ball. However, the left tackle position has been one of the most glaring holes on the roster throughout the season.

That paves the way for Bills three-time Pro Bowl tackle Dion Dawkins as my pick for this week’s “Gimme Him.”

Dawkins has played in 128 games over his eight-year career and started in 122 of them. That experience combined with his availability would be huge for the Patriots. He has played in nearly every game since he was drafted, and he has played in at least 95 percent of offensive snaps in six of the last eight seasons.

The left tackle position has been a revolving door of players this season for the Patriots with the team settling in on Vederian Lowe as its best option. However, Lowe has struggled throughout the year with pass protection and penalties.

Lowe has an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 54.9. His pass-blocking grade sits at a 66.9, while his run-blocking grade is at a lowly 46.3 mark, which ranks 128th out of 137 tackles.

He has played in 782 offensive snaps and allowed five sacks on the year. That is enough for 108th out of 137 total tackles. On top of this, he has allowed 31 pressures on the year.

Meanwhile, Dawkins has a 72.9 overall grade. That includes an 81.2 pass-blocking grade and a 68.7 run-blocking grade. He has only allowed three sacks out of 959 total snaps and 22 total pressures on the season.

A stable left tackle would go a long way in fixing the Patriots’ offensive line. New England would be wise to protect their young quarterback as well as build around him. Dawkins helps check both of those boxes.

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Bills’ Dion Dawkins excused from practice after plane crashes in yard

Report: Dion Dawkins excused from practice after plane crashes in yard

A wild scenario unfolded for Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins on Thursday while he was at practice with his teammates.

According to TMZ Sports, Dawkins was excused from practice because a plane ended up crashing in his yard at his home located in East Aurora.

According to the report, the aircraft was described as a “single engine” plane. It had “apparently experienced mechanical issues.” In addition, it was on its way to New York from Michigan.

Dawkins eventually returned to Orchard Park on Thursday and his comments can be found below:

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Bills vs. Lions: Teammates react to another Josh Allen showcase

Bills vs. Lions: Teammates react to another Josh Allen showcase

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen impresses a lot of people, including the ones that know him best.

Allen played a huge role with four touchdown passes against the Detroit Lions (12-2) in a 48-42 win for the Bills (11-3) in Week 15.

Allen had another multi-touchdown effort with four this time. The MVP conversation continues to grow, including in his own locker room.

Allen’s teammates reacted to another big game from the QB in Detroit. Plenty of praise was found.

“Josh is the best player in the league,” cornerback Taron Johnson said.

‘”It’s hard to describe,” tight end Dawson Knox added. “Sometimes you just turn into a fan.”

A roundup of reaction from the Bills locker room on Allen can be found in the WKBW-TV clip below:

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Bills at Lions: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 15

Bills at Lions: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 15

The Buffalo Bills will travel to face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Week 15.

For this cross-conference battle between Sean McDermott’s Bills (10-3) and Dan Campbell’s Lions (12-1), it will be the games, within the game, that will make all the difference.

Here are three key matchups to watch during Sunday’s Bills-Lions contest:

CB Taron Johnson vs. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

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This is going to be a battle of the slot heavyweights. Johnson and St. Brown are two of the best in that area and this will be a top-tier matchup.

WR Keon Coleman vs. CB Terrion Arnold

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Coleman is looking like he’s going to return from his wrist injury against the Lions. While Carlton Davis III has performed well as Detroit’s top cornerback, Pro Football Focus has Terion Arnold as their 102nd ranked corner among 118 qualifying players. Coleman could thrive.

OL Dion Dawkins vs. DE Za’Darius Smith

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While the Lions are down Aiden Hutchinson, they are not down Smith. He could end up being lined up against the Dawkins and… Dawkins has performed at an elite level this year.

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