Buffalo Rumblinks, 5/18: Bills supporting victims of mass shooting

Plus, learn how Bills fans can give back and support Buffalo during these trying times

As Buffalo continues to deal with the aftermath of Saturday’s violent mass shooting that targeted a grocery store in a largely Black neighborhood and killed ten people, the Buffalo Bills and several of their Hall of Famers are rallying around the community and doing what they can to support the victims.

Today’s edition of the Bills daily links leads off by examining how the Bills have collected multiple resources to help folks directly impacted by the shooting as well as the community at large, and several members of the organization speak out against the tragedy in Buffalo.

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Additional Bills news from around the web

Bills stepping up to support shooting victims

Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas is being joined by fellow Hall of Famers defensive end Bruce Smith, wide receiver Andre Reed and quarterback Jim Kelly incoming together in Buffalo this week to help support the families of the racially-motivated attack over the weekend. The Thurman Thomas Family Foundation has already raised nearly $100,000 for Buffalo.

• 4 Buffalo Bills Hall of Famers coming together in city to support shooting victims – newyorkupstate.com
• Buffalo Bills Hall of Famers plan to help shooting victims, families – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills Blog
• Thurman Thomas Family Foundation raises nearly $100K for Buffalo after mass shooting – The Athletic (subscription required)

Safety Micah Hyde’s annual softball game benefits shooting victims

Safety Micah Hyde’s annual charity softball game took on a different meaning following the mass shooting. Held less than 24 hours after ten people were killed in a domestic terrorism attack at a Tops grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood, Hyde, quarterback Josh Allen and nearly all of the Bills came together to raise money for and offer their support to the victims of the shooting.

• With heavy hearts, Micah Hyde, Josh Allen show big crowd love at charity softball game – Buffalo News
• Buffalo Bills’ Micah Hyde to donate portion of proceeds from charity softball game to support shooting victims – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills Blog
• Micah Hyde, Josh Allen and the Bills come together for Buffalo community at charity softball game – BuffaloBills.com
• Micah Hyde Hosts Annual Charity Softball Game With Bills Teammates – BuffaloBills.com

Players react to the mass shooting

A host of players expressed their grief, shock and horror following Saturday’s tragic events in Buffalo. Plus, learn how Bills fans can give back and support the city of Buffalo during these trying times.

• Micah Hyde: “Still Can’t Believe It” | Bills Safety Addresses Media after East Side Tragedy – BuffaloBills.com
• Josh Allen on Buffalo shooting: ‘I was sick to my stomach’ – WGR 550
• Josh Allen: “It’s Gut-Wrenching” | Bills QB Speaks On East Side Tragedy – BuffaloBills.com
• Current and former players share emotions on tragedy in Buffalo – BuffaloBills.com
• How Bills fans can support the city of Buffalo right now – BuffaloBills.com

Buffalo signs more undrafted free agents

Following the conclusion of rookie minicamp, the Bills have brought on four more undrafted rookie free agents. Get to know these newest members of the team: Defensive tackles C.J. Brewer and Prince Emili, offensive tackle Will Ulmer, and former University at Buffalo standout cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram.

• UB cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram signs with Buffalo Bills – Buffalo News
• Bills sign offensive lineman Will Ulmer, defensive tackle C.J. Brewer after tryouts at rookie camp – Buffalo News
• Bills add four undrafted free agents, including a UB product – WGR 550
• Bills sign four more undrafted free agents – BuffaloBills.com
• UB cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram signs with Buffalo Bills – Buffalo News
• Bills add four undrafted free agents, including a UB product – WGR 550
• Bills sign four more undrafted free agents – BuffaloBills.com

Odds and ends

How much could Buffalo’s offense could change in the first year with Ken Dorsey as offensive coordinator? Plus, learn about a Hall of Fame coach who is mentoring first-round draft pick Kaiir Elam, find out how rookie cornerback Christian Benford is preparing to make the leap from the Colonial Athletic Association to the NFL, and more!

• Bills Mailbag: How much change should be expected with Ken Dorsey at offensive coordinator? – Buffalo News
• Buffalo Bills’ Kaiir Elam has Hall of Fame coach among his mentors – newyorkupstate.com
• From the CAA to the NFL: New Bills cornerback Christian Benford is ready to make a big leap – Buffalo News
• Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier honored for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL – Buffalo News
• Report: Bills interview Brandon Hunt for AGM job – WGR 550