Matt Parrino

Buffalo

Buffalo Bills Reporter at Syracuse.com

Buffalo Bills Reporter at New York Upstate

Bills beat reporter @syracusedotcom 🏈 Host of SHOUT! podcast 🎙 | @news4buffalo 📺 | UB grad🤘| @centralamherst ⚾️ coach | Past: @UFC 👊

Articles

Bills’ Sean McDermott discusses Hard Knocks’ impact on team building

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott appeared on the “SHOUT!” podcast this week as his team opened Organized Team Activities (OTAs) as it continues the spring voluntary workout program. McDermott and host Matt Parrino had a candid conversation that touched on the coach’s self-confidence, how Hard Knocks may impact team building this summer, and much more. Here are a few big takeaways from the interview. You can watch the podcast in its entirety in the video above.
Bills’ Dalton Kincaid details his offseason work and mission to get stronger ahead of Year 3

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

Orchard Park, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott didn’t waste any time once last season ended making sure young tight end Dalton Kincaid knew what his job was this offseason. McDermott wanted Kincaid, who dealt with a knee injury for the first time in career last season, to get stronger. The Bills made drastic changes to their strength and conditioning coaching staff this offseason.
Buffalo Bills OTAs Week 1 observations: New WR shines & 2 rookies flash

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

Orchard Park, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills began Organized Team Activities on Tuesday and every player on the roster was in attendance except running back James Cook. The 25-year-old Pro Bowl running back wants a new contract and hasn’t been a part of the Bills’ voluntary offseason program to this point. Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins downplayed Cook’s absence after practice. “Whatever is going on upstairs, it will handle itself,” Dawkins said.
Bills RB James Cook doesn’t show for voluntary OTAs, Joey Bosa injured already

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

Orchard Park, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was the only player who wasn’t in attendance for the start of the team’s Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Tuesday, per coach Sean McDermott. Cook has been campaigning for a new contract this offseason and has appeared on several podcasts to get the message across. He believes he’s worth $15 million per season but Bills general manager Brandon Beane has said the two sides have not been able to land on a similar number.
Buffalo Bills will be featured on Hard Knocks this summer

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

The Buffalo Bills have been selected as this year’s NFL team to be featured on Hard Knocks Training Camp on HBO Max. The documentary-style TV show will chronicle the Bills’ journey through training camp and give fans an up-close view of camp like never before. Reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen is likely one of the main reasons the league opted to showcase the Bills.
Buffalo Bills 2025 Schedule: 5 big takeaways from schedule release

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

The Buffalo Bills’ 2025 opponents have been known for months. A few heavyweights are on this year’s slate, including clashes with the Kansas City Chiefs, defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, and AFC powerhouse Baltimore Ravens. The NFL released the official schedule on Wednesday night, and the Bills found out when they’ll play every team on the slate. The Bills open against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football at home inside Highmark Stadium.
Bills rookie minicamp 2025 observations: Maxwell Hairston 1st impression & 2 standouts

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

Orchard Park, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston was one of the last players on the field after the team’s rookie minicamp practice on Friday. Hairston was one of 51 players who participated in rookie camp, including 26 tryout players and the 12 undrafted rookie free agent signings that became official on Friday. The first NFL practice didn’t go exactly according to plan for Hairston.
Buffalo Bills receiver on Josh Allen and why he signed with Bills

1 month ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

Orchard Park, N.Y. — Elijah Moore has gone through a lot in his four years in the NFL. The former second-round pick has been searching for stability since entering the league with the New York Jets in 2021. Moore has played with 11 different quarterbacks already. So he prioritized a settled quarterback situation when deciding on a new team in free agency. “I haven’t really had too many great opportunities with a stable quarterback (an) entire season,” Moore said.
Bills GM goes on fiery sports radio rant: ‘You gotta have something to bitch about’

1 month ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane went on the offensive on Monday morning after hearing some of the reaction to his 2025 NFL draft class. The Bills waited until the seventh round to add a wide receiver, and some fans and media members argued that the team should have addressed the position sooner. Beane, appearing on WGR Sports Radio 550 in Buffalo on Monday morning, unloaded a minute-long rant on the topic directed towards hosts Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase.
Buffalo Bills add intriguing offensive lineman in the sixth round of 2025 NFL Draft

1 month ago | syracuse.com | Matt Parrino

Orchard Park, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills made their eighth selection of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday by picking University of Connecticut offensive tackle Chase Lundt with the No. 206 pick in the sixth round. The Bills have been busy adding players to their defensive line and secondary. Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane finally pulled the trigger for an offensive player in tight end Jackson Hawes in the fifth round.