Tag: Tommy Doyle

Bills place former draft pick Tommy Doyle on waived/injured list

#Bills place former draft pick Tommy Doyle on waived/injured list:

Tommy Doyle’s time with the Buffalo Bills has likely come to an end.

The Bills signed linebacker Shayne Simon to the roster ahead of another week of OTA spring practices. Making room for Simon on the roster was Doyle.

Doyle was placed on the waived/injured list designation by Buffalo. The Bills previously used a fifth-round pick on Doyle at the 2021 NFL draft.

Letting Doyle go clears near $1 million in cap space. However, the decision likely has to do with the injury troubles that plagued his career.

Doyle has appeared in only 12 games in his career, 11 of which were during his rookie year. Most recently, Doyle sustained a season-ending knee injury during last year’s preseason.

Bills Wire will provide all roster updates throughout the offseason.

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Bills sign LB Shayne Simon ahead of more OTAs

#Bills sign LB Shayne Simon ahead of minicamp:

The Buffalo Bills have added linebacker Shayne Simon to their roster, signing the player just ahead of more spring practices.

Simon was an undrafted prospect following the 2024 NFL draft. He joins the team after he attended multiple rookie tryout camps with teams post draft, including one in Buffalo.

Most recently, Simon played the past two seasons at Pitt. From 2018-2021, Simon attended Notre Dame.

In 12 games last season, Simon had 48 tackles, including 7.5 for loss and five sacks.

As any late signee, Simon will have an uphill battle to a roster spot with the Bills.

Simon could potentially be helped by the kickoff rule changes made by the NFL this offseason which might require more players with Simon’s profile to be on the roster. Regardless, he’s likely a practice squad candidate.

In a corresponding move, offensive lineman Tommy Doyle was placed on the waived/injured list.

Bills Wire will provide all roster updates throughout the offseason.

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Report: Buffalo Bills sign OL Garrett McGhin

Report: #Bills sign OL Garrett McGhin:

With a big need for offensive line depth, the Buffalo Bills have made an addition in the trenches.

According to reports including Syracuse.com, the team is expected to sign offensive lineman Garrett McGhin.

McGhin, 27, has previously had a free-agent workout in Buffalo last week. That came after the sudden retirement of Brandon Shell.

However, McGhin only has reportedly signed after the second blow to the offensive line via Tommy Doyle.

In the Bills’ 27-15 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Doyle sustained a season-ending knee injury. With back-to-back blows to the same position, Buffalo desperately needed an addition and went down a route they’ve traveled before.

McGhin has appeared in only two NFL games in his career. Most recently he played in the XFL.

But McGhin entered the NFL with the Bills in training camp in 2019 after going undrafted. That was his first of two offseason stints with the team.

McGhin then bounced around various practice squads and training camps with the Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New York Jets.

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Bills’ Tommy Doyle sustains season-ending injury vs. Steelers

#Bills’ Tommy Doyle sustains season-ending injury vs. #Steelers:

Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle’s season is over before it has even begun.

In Buffalo’s 27-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their second preseason outing, Doyle was carted off the field. The team announced he sustained a left knee injury.

As it goes with being taken off via any form of assistance, the ensuing update is usually not good. That’s the case for Doyle, as head coach Sean McDermott announced that his year is done.

It will now be essentially the second-straight season Doyle has missed the entire year. In 2022, Doyle suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3. That ended up being a separate ACL injury in his right leg.

The 25-year-old has been limited to only 12 games in two seasons. Doyle’s NFL career is unfortunately in jeopardy at this point after all the injury issues he has battled.

In the short term, with Doyle’s update plus the retirement of Brandon Shell, Buffalo has a lack of depth at their tackle position. Any injury to starters Dion Dawkins, Spencer Brown or swing tackle David Quessenberry and the team is in trouble.

Bills Wire will continue to bring updates on all injuries as information is made available.

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5 takeaways from the Bills’ 27-15 preseason loss to the Steelers

5 takeaways from the #Bills’ 27-15 preseason loss to the #Steelers:

Here are five takeaways from the Buffalo Bills’ 27-15 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers:

Bills’ Tommy Doyle carted off vs. Steelers

#Bills’ Tommy Doyle carted off vs. #Steelers:

Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle avoided serious injury against the Indianapolis Colts in his team’s preseason opener.

It does not appear he was as lucky against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Doyle was carted off the field in the third quarter of Buffalo’s second preseason outing. At the time, the Steelers led the Bills 24-0.

A short time later, the team announced Doyle was not going to return to the contest.

Last week, Doyle sustained a knee injury but it turned out it was just a contusion and he returned to practice this week.

Against the Steelers, Doyle departed the game with his left leg in an aircast.

Doyle, 25, has been limited to only 12 games in two seasons. Staying healthy will be key for Doyle’s NFL future. Included in that is Doyle essentially missing the entire year last season due to an ACL injury.

Bills Wire will bring updates on all injuries as information is made available.

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Bills’ Tommy Doyle escapes preseason injury concerns

#Bills’ Tommy Doyle escapes preseason injury concerns:

Injuries have been a problem for Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle, but he’s avoided adding to his resume in that area for now.

In Buffalo’s 23-19 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts, Doyle exited the game in the second quarter due to a knee injury.

Doyle, 25, was playing with the Bills’ second-string offense during the second quarter when he was rolled up on by a Colts defender. Doyle initially grabbed his leg but then completed the series which ended soon after thanks to an interception thrown by quarterback Kyle Allen.

On the ensuing drive, Buffalo moved down to their third-string offense led by quarterback Matt Barkley. Doyle was among the players to leave the game but then the injury designation was announced.

Post game, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott said Doyle did injure the same knee Doyle previously hurt. It turned out Doyle only sustained a contusion. He has since returned to practice this week.

Since being selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Bills, Doyle has been limited to only 12 games in two seasons. Staying healthy will be key for Doyle’s NFL future. Included in that is Doyle essentially missing the entire year last season due to an ACL injury.

In addition to Doyle, depth defensive tackle DJ Dale left the contest in the second half due to a rib/ back injury. He was also cleared to return to practice this week. Dale recorded a half sack against the Colts.

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Bills’ Tommy Doyle ruled out vs. Colts

#Bills’ Tommy Doyle ruled out vs. #Colts:

Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle has exited his team’s preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts due to injury.

The team has announced that Doyle hurt his knee and will not return to action.

Doyle, 25, was playing with the Bills’ second-string offense during the second quarter when he was rolled up on by a Colts defender. Doyle initially grabbed his leg but then completed the series which ended soon after thanks to an interception thrown by quarterback Kyle Allen.

On the ensuing drive, Buffalo moved down to their third-string offense led by quarterback Matt Barkley. Doyle was among the players to leave the game but then the injury designation was announced.

Since being selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Bills, Doyle has been limited to only 12 games in two seasons. Staying healthy will be key for Doyle’s NFL future. Included in that is Doyle essentially missing the entire year last season due to an ACL injury.

Not immediately leaving the game is a good sign for Doyle, at least.

Bills Wire will bring updates when information is made available.

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Madden 24 ratings for every Bills offensive lineman

Only one #Bills offensive lineman above an 80 rating in #Madden24:

EA Sports is going position-by-position and releasing player ratings for their upcoming NFL video game, Madden 24.

This year’s game will feature Bills quarterback Josh Allen on the cover and we now know how the game rates all offensive line positions in the game.

Here are the Madden 24 ratings for every Bills O-lineman set to feature in the game:

5 Bills returning from injury heading into 2023 season

5 #Bills returning from injury heading into 2023 season:

The Buffalo Bills and every NFL team make additions to their roster every offseason via free agency and the draft.

But there’s another place where players are added to the roster from: The injury report.

Several key players went down for the Bills in 2022. Next year, a couple of headline players and important role players alike will be back in the fold.

Here’s a quick rundown of players who will be back in action again: