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The\u00a0Buffalo Bills\u00a0brought in some help at wide receiver this week after striking out at the NFL trade deadline, but may have passed on the opportunity to bring back a familiar face.<\/p>\n
Bills general manager Brandon Beane said the team tried to make some additions ahead of last week\u2019s deadline but came up short when other teams weren\u2019t willing to make deals. The team was expected to address a few positions, with wide receiver at the top of the list.<\/p>\n
Beane found some help later, signing former\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0receiver Mecole Hardman to add a speed element that the wide receiving corps has been sorely lacking. The Bills may have had another option out there \u2014 former draft pick Isaiah Hodgins, who instead returned to the\u00a0New York Giants\u00a0this week.<\/p>\n
Hodgins started his career with the Bills as a 2020 draft pick but saw limited time before he was poached off the practice squad by the Giants in the 2022 season. Hodgins went on to carve out a significant role in New York, making 33 receptions for 351 yards and four touchdowns in just eight games that season.<\/p>\n
Hodgins also made eight receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown in the team\u2019s Wild Card playoff win over the\u00a0Minnesota Vikings\u00a0that season, the first Giants player to top 100 receiving yards since Hakeem Nicks in Super Bowl XLVI.<\/p>\n
The Giants just poached Hodgins again,\u00a0announcing\u00a0that they took the wide receiver from the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers and signed him to the active roster.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, Hodgins has 60 career catches for 634 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 games (14 starts) for the Bills (2020-2022) and Giants (2022-2024),\u201d the Giants noted when announcing Hodgins\u2019 signing. \u201cHodgins also spent time with the\u00a049ers\u00a0and Steelers but has not played in a regular-season game since Nov. 10, 2024, with the Giants.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Bills under Beane have been known to bring back many of their former players, which they did late in the offseason by signing veteran receiver Gabe Davis.<\/p>\n
Hodgins will join a team that just fired head coach Brian Daboll, who served as Bills offensive coordinator during Hodgins\u2019 time with the team.<\/p>\n
Though the Bills fell short on some of their trade deadline targets \u2014 reportedly missing out on\u00a0Miami Dolphins\u00a0receiver Jaylen Waddle when Beane balked at sending a 2026 first-round pick \u2014 Hardman\u2019s addition is expected to help an offense that has struggled at times. Buffalo\u2019s receivers have had difficulty getting separation from defenders, leaving quarterback Josh Allen facing intense pressure at times.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, said he was excited for the opportunity to make a difference with a contender.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing through the process, I was just grateful for any opportunity that I got,\u201d Hardman said, via the\u00a0Buffalo News. \u201cTo come to an organization that\u2019s established and in the process of trying to win one, being able to compete against this team throughout my career, I think it\u2019s a dope opportunity to be part of this franchise. I\u2019m just ready to get to work and try to do my part.\u201d<\/p>\n
CHICAGO, IL \u2013 October 14, 2025 \u2014 Caleb Williams has always been known for his arm strength and leadership on the field, but this week, his impact went far beyond football. Just days before Veterans Day, the Chicago Bears quarterback donated eight custom-designed smart homes to severely wounded U.S. veterans.<\/p>\n
The project is part of Williams\u2019 long-term initiative to honor soldiers injured in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other post-9\/11 conflicts. For him, this is not just charity \u2014 it\u2019s a way to give back to those who gave everything.<\/p>\n
Each house is custom-built with adaptive technology, allowing residents to control lights, doors, and home systems through voice commands or mobile apps. The goal: restore independence and dignity for heroes who sacrificed theirs.<\/p>\n
The homes feature barrier-free layouts, wide entrances, smooth flooring, and lowered kitchen and bathroom setups for wheelchair access. Every design element is meant to make daily life easier and more empowering.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re also energy-efficient, using solar panels and eco-friendly materials to reduce costs while promoting sustainability \u2014 something Williams personally called \u201ca new kind of freedom for those who earned it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each property, valued between $500,000 and $700,000, is funded through Williams\u2019 partnership with the Generosity Sports Foundation, which works with local builders to construct homes near each veteran\u2019s preferred community.<\/p>\n
Since 2020, Williams\u2019 initiative has led to over 100 smart homes built nationwide, with new projects underway in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Many veterans have called them \u201ca true place of peace after years of struggle.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recipients include veterans from all branches \u2014 Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines \u2014 many living with limb loss, paralysis, or traumatic brain injuries suffered in service.<\/p>\n
At the home dedication ceremony, Williams spoke with humility and passion:<\/p>\n
\u201cThese heroes gave more than most people can imagine. They fought for our safety, and now it\u2019s our turn to fight for their comfort.\u201d<\/p>\n
He paused, his voice steady but emotional:<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery door that opens, every light that turns on \u2014 it\u2019s a reminder that they\u2019re not forgotten. This country stands tall because they did first.\u201d<\/p>\n
Williams\u2019 effort has already inspired other athletes and Chicago-based philanthropists to join, expanding the program to include financial grants, mobility vehicles, and veteran rehabilitation support.<\/p>\n
As the snow began to fall over Chicago, one truth echoed louder than any crowd at Soldier Field \u2014 Caleb Williams isn\u2019t just leading the Bears. He\u2019s leading by heart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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