ISAIAH MCKENZIE NEWS

Botched opportunities lead to Dolphins 7th straight loss

The Miami Dolphins have only themselves to blame for squandering numerous opportunities in extending their skid to seven games following a 26-11 loss to the Buffalo Bills

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

It's deja-oof all over again: Bills enter bye with a thud

The Buffalo Bills are making a habit of kicking off their bye weeks with a thud

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills' Allen-led attack finds swagger in rout of Washington

Josh Allen shook off two weeks of inconsistencies to help the Buffalo Bills' offense regain its dynamic swagger in a 43-21 rout over the Washington Football Team

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allen honors OC Daboll in Bills' 43-21 rout of Washington

Josh Allen quieted his early season critics and own self-doubts by throwing four touchdown passes and scoring another rushing in the Buffalo Bills’ 43-21 rout of the Washington Foo...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to full practice McKenize practiced fully Thursday after being limited during Wednesday's session due to a shoulder injury.

Impact The depth receiver and dangerous return man seems pretty likely to have a clear designation Friday ahead of the Bills' upcoming matchup with the rival Dolphins. McKenzie busted off 144 combined return yards in the Week 1 loss to the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills trying for a 6th consecutive victory over Dolphins

Buffalo plays at Miami on Sunday and the Bills will be seeking a sixth consecutive win in the head-to-head series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited participant in practice McKenzie (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact McKenzie injured his shoulder catching a punt early in Sunday's season opener against the Steelers. The receiver was able to return to action later in the game. The Bills' starting return man's status for Sunday's game is uncertain at this point. If McKenzie is unable to play, the Bills will need to find a new return man, as McKenzie's backup, Marquez Stevenson, is on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers rally to beat Bills 23-16 to open season

Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers’ new-look offense overcame a slow start, Ulysees Gilbert returned a blocked punt 9 yards for a touchdown and Pittsburgh rallied to a season-open...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in Sunday McKenzie (shoulder) returned to Sunday's game versus the Bills, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact McKenzie had to leave the field for a spell after calling for a fair catch in the first quarter, but he was able to come back in and field another punt in the second quarter. Expect him to resume return duties for the Bills moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up shoulder injury McKenzie suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game against the Steelers, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McKenzie returned the opening kickoff 75 yards to set up the Bills at the Steelers' 24-yard line. After going up 3-0, Buffalo forced a punt on Pittsburgh's first possession, which resulted in a McKenzie fair catch. He promptly went to the sideline tent and then to the locker room without a jersey or pads, per Getzenberg. Now deemed questionable to return, it'll be interesting to see who the Bills entrust to return kicks as long as McKenzie is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Buscaglia: Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie is questionable to... - The Athletic Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie is questionable to return with a shoulder injury

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ready for Week 1 McKenzie (shoulder) was listed as a full participant for the third straight day Friday and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's opener against the Steelers.

Impact McKenzie's status was never really in doubt, and he appears primed to serve as the team's main return man against Pittsburgh. His ability to take the field may prove more important if starting wideout Emmanuel Sanders (foot) is limited or unable to suit up.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 1 McKenzie (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Go Go Gadget should be a full go-go for the Week 1 matchup against the Steelers, where he'll serve as the team's top return man and utility option in certain offensive formations.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Week 1 Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that he expects McKenzie (shoulder) to be a "full go" for Sunday's season opener versus Pittsburgh, Chris Brown of the Bills' officia...

Impact With that in mind, McKenzie looks on track to turn in three full practices Wednesday through Friday, which should erase any concerns about the health of the shoulder he injured in an Aug. 24 workout. McKenzie is expected to fill a depth role in Buffalo's wideout corps while also serving as the team's top option in the return game.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gearing up for Week 1 McKenzie was back at practice Wednesday after missing time with a shoulder injury, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact McKenzie enters the season as the team's clear top return man. With fellow speedster Marquez Stevenson on IR with a head injury, McKenzie's ability to suit up for at least the first three weeks of the season takes on added importance for the Bills. Based on Wednesday's development, it doesn't sound like that's going to be an issue, though it's worth noting he was sporting a no-contact jersey Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AFC championship loss motivates Bills to build on last year

The Buffalo Bills are motivated in returning mostly intact following a breakthrough season which ended with a loss to Kansas City in the AFC championship game

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bill-ief sky-high in Buffalo with majority of starters back

Aside from COVID-19 concerns there appears little in the way preventing the Buffalo Bills from matching or building off their breakthrough season

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Allen makes short work of Packers in Bills' 19-0 win

Josh Allen needed just three possessions to throw two touchdown passes in his preseason debut and show he and the Buffalo Bills high-powered offense are ready for the regular seaso...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still hurting McKenzie, who remains out after suffering a shoulder injury Tuesday, is in-between day-to-day and week-to-week in terms of when he'll return, coach Sean McDermott told Maddy Glab o...

Impact McKenzie also picked up a fine this week for reportedly not wearing his mask in designated areas around the team, so it's been a rough stretch for the Bills' key utility guy. While McKenzie's status is iffy for the team's preseason finale Saturday, he does have two-plus weeks to heal up for the opener against Pittsburgh. He currently slots in as the Bills' No. 5 receiver and top return man.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Young: Unvaccinated Bills receivers whine about fines for not wearing masks at work Bills receivers Cole Beasley and Isaiah McKenzie were fined by the NFL for not wearing masks despite being unvaccinated. We know this becaus...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Unvaccinated Bills receivers whine about fines for not wearing masks at work The letter to McKenzie says he was fined $14,560 and warned of escalating discipline from the league.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Thursday's NFL: Bills' Isaiah McKenzie faces discipline for breaking COVID rules McKenzie violated the league's COVID-19 protocols for unvaccinated players by failing to wear a mask inside the team's facility on two occas...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Bills WRs Cole Beasley, Isaiah McKenzie fined for violating NFL's protocols for unvaccinated players Buffalo Bills receivers Cole Beasley and Isaiah McKenzie both revealed Thursday on Twitter that they were subjected to NFL discipline for vi...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Bills' McDermott frustrated by team's low vaccination rate

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott expressed frustration with his team's relatively low vaccination rate while saying there's little more he can do to convince his players to get t...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills' Isaiah McKenzie fined by NFL for not wearing mask at team facility As an an unvaccinated player, he is required to wear a mask, according to NFL COVID-19 protocols.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM