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Ryan Talbot

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Bills beat reporter/writer for NYUP.com and Syracuse.com. Co-host SHOUT! Buffalo Football Podcast. PFWA, husband, dad, St. Bonaventure alum.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · 4d

Jordan Poyer is ready.

I caught up with Poyer following Saturday’s practice. If elevated from the practice squad or signed to the 53-man roster following Damar Hamlin’s injury, the Bills safety said he’s “ready to play like I play.”

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Buffalo Bills’ Jordan Poyer ‘ready to play how I play’ if needed following Damar Hamlin injury

The former Pro Bowl safety has been waiting patiently on Buffalo's practice squad and says he's ready to "play how I play" if called upon against Atlanta.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · 9d

The Bills have a cornerback problem opposite Christian Benford.

The play of Tre'Davious White, penalties, turnovers and more all factored into Buffalo's 23-20 loss to the Patriots. (encouraged/worried)

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Why the Bills’ cornerback situation has become their biggest nightmare after Sunday’s loss (encouraged/worried)

With Tre'Davious White struggling in coverage and two rookies sidelined with injuries, Buffalo may need to make a desperate move before the trade deadline.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · 15d

The helicopter punt is coming, Bills Mafia.

Mitch Wishnowsky is bringing that secret weapon and more to the Bills.

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The Buffalo Bills just signed a punter with a secret weapon that has returners completely baffled

Mitch Wishnowsky joins Buffalo after Cameron Johnston's injury, bringing specialized punting techniques that previously caused muffed punts for 49ers opponents.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · 17d

Saints’ Not-So-Philly Special helps Bills move to 4-0 on season (encouraged/worried)

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Saints’ Not-So-Philly Special helps Buffalo Bills move to 4-0 on season (encouraged/worried)

Cole Bishop made an athletic interception on Chris Olave's attempted pass to Spencer Rattler, thwarting New Orleans' attempt to take the lead late in the first half.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · 25d

Tyrell Shavers earned top-5 marks from PFF on offense and special teams vs. the Dolphins.

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The unsung Bills player who quietly earned top-5 PFF grades on offense and special teams against Dolphins

Tyrell Shavers excelled in multiple facets with an 87.1 overall grade in just 12 snaps, potentially earning more playing time after his versatile performance.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · 28d

Did Tua Tagovailoa just admit Bills’ Josh Allen is twice the QB he is right before their crucial matchup?

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Did Tua Tagovailoa just admit Bills’ Josh Allen is twice the QB he is right before their crucial matchup?

The Dolphins quarterback's surprising comments about not being able to "do half of what Allen does" come at the worst possible time as 0-2 Miami faces a game that could effectively end their season.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · 29d

A tight end is no match for Bills DE Joey Bosa.

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Bills’ Joey Bosa can’t believe what the Jets did to try and stop him — and his reaction says it all

The Bills' star defensive end was caught on camera expressing disbelief after the Jets attempted to block him with a rookie tight end during Buffalo's 30-10 victory.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 14

Joey Bosa leads dominant Bills defense in lopsided win over Jets. (Encouraged/worried)

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Joey Bosa leads dominant Buffalo Bills defense with two forced fumbles against the Jets (Encouraged/worried)

The Bills were able to build a 17-point lead in the first half.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 14

Tre'Davious White is back, but the Bills are down two key defenders vs. the Jets. (Inactives)

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Bills’ White returns to lineup, team down two key defenders vs. New York Jets (Inactives)

The Bills will be without two key defenders against the New York Jets.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 9

Josh Allen’s fourth-quarter heroics propel Bills to top of power rankings.

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Josh Allen’s fourth-quarter heroics propel Buffalo Bills to top of power rankings

Here's a look at where the Bills rank in various power rankings after their wild Week 1 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 8

In the Bills’ farewell season at Highmark Stadium, one fan was told farewell for the foreseeable future after hitting Lamar Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins.

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Bills fan who shoved Lamar Jackson and DeAndre Hopkins is now facing the harshest punishment

The incident occurred after a Ravens touchdown in the third quarter of Buffalo's 41-40 comeback win, prompting immediate ejection from Highmark Stadium.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 8

Bills QB Josh Allen has 5-word response for BillsMafia members who left Ravens game early.

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Josh Allen has 5-word response for Bills Mafia who left Ravens game early

You can never count the Bills out.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 8

Un-bill-ievable: Bills pull off wild comeback versus Ravens (encouraged/worried)

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Un-bill-ievable: Buffalo Bills pull off wild comeback versus Ravens (encouraged/worried)

The Bills defense gave up 20 points in the first half.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 7

Inactives: Bills and Ravens both missing key contributors for Sunday Night Football.

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Inactives: Bills, Ravens both missing key contributors for Sunday Night Football

The Bills will be tested at cornerback.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 6

There’s always money in the banana stand…

Bills GM reportedly explored Micah Parsons trade before Cowboys dealt him to Packers

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Buffalo Bills GM reportedly explored Micah Parsons trade before Cowboys dealt him to Packers

Buffalo was among the teams that contacted Dallas when the Cowboys changed their stance on trading their star linebacker, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Sep 6

I tried Bills QB Josh Allen’s unique Snicker sauces and they’re shockingly good.

-My reviews
-How you can try the sauces tomorrow before Buffalo’s matchup vs. the Ravens
-How to order the sauces online starting tomorrow

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I tried Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen’s unique Snickers sauces and they’re shockingly good

I tried Josh Allen's Snickers sauces. Here are my thoughts and how you can try the sauces this weekend.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 31

Bills reportedly lose DT DeWayne Carter for season.

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Buffalo Bills reportedly lose young defensive tackle for season to Achilles injury

DeWayne Carter was selected in the third-round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our practice squad tracker is live. We’ll be reporting every #Bills move here today:

#BillsMafia

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Buffalo Bills 2025 practice squad tracker: Latest reports, rumors, news (Live tracker)

Five players including linebackers Keonta Jenkins and Jimmy Ciarlo are expected to join the Bills' practice squad if they clear waivers by noon Wednesday.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 26

Bills Mafia, our 53-man roster tracker is live! We'll be updating it throughout the day.

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Buffalo Bills 2025 cuts tracker: Latest reports, rumors, news on 53-man roster (live tracker)

Every move made by the Bills as they trim their roster down to 53 players by today's 4 p.m. deadline.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 24

Buffalo Bills release first group of players ahead of Tuesday’s roster deadline

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Buffalo Bills release first group of players ahead of Tuesday’s roster deadline

The team waived DB Zy Alexander and RB Elijah Young despite strong preseason performances, with Tuesday's 53-player roster deadline approaching.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 24

“If you get mad at getting blocked, I can’t really control what he does.”

What Bills’ Zach Davidson said about getting punched by Buccaneers’ Shilo Sanders.

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What Buffalo Bills’ Zach Davidson said about getting punched by Buccaneers’ Shilo Sanders

Sanders threw a punch at Bills tight end Zach Davidson during Saturday's preseason game, potentially hurting his chances of making Tampa Bay's roster.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 24

Deone Walker, the Bills’ dancing bear with ballerina legs, dominates Buccaneers (stock up/stock down)

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Buffalo Bills’ dancing bear with ballerina legs dominates Buccaneers (stock up/stock down)

The massive defensive tackle dominated in Buffalo's preseason finale against Tampa Bay, showing why Ed Oliver called him "a dancing bear" with surprising agility.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 23

"Hopefully, we’ll get him back when we can."

What Bills GM revealed about CB Tre’Davious White’s injury.

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What Buffalo Bills GM revealed about CB Tre’Davious White’s injury

The injury comes at a difficult time for Buffalo's secondary, with rookie first-round pick Maxwell Hairston already sidelined with a knee injury.

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Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just traded for Skyy Moore but they would have made sense.

Ryan Talbot @ryantalbotbills.bsky.social · Aug 21

Former Bills fan favorite Harrison Phillips is back in the AFC East after the Vikings traded the defensive tackle to the Jets.

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This beloved former Bills player is making an unexpected return to the AFC East

The defensive tackle returns to the AFC East where he previously played four seasons with the Buffalo Bills.

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