STAR LOTULELEI NEWS

Bills cut Star Lotulelei after restocking defensive line

The Buffalo Bills released starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei in a move which frees up much-needed salary cap space at a position the team spent restocking in free agency thi...

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills release Star Lotulelei, having revamped their defensive line The Bills made an expected move given the overhaul of the defensive line as they cut DT Star Lotulelei.

MARCH 18, 2022 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Bills release defensive tackle Star Lotulelei The defensive tackle joined the Bills in 2018.

MARCH 18, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Buffalo Bills release veteran DT Star Lotulelei after active free agency on defensive line Lotulelei played three seasons for the Bills and opted out of 2020 season because of Covid.

MARCH 18, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

Forecasting Bills 2022 cap casualty candidates, including Mitch Morse, Cole Beasley and Star Lotulelei The Bills have little wiggle room with the salary cap in 2022, so we look at the players they'd most likely part with to free up some cash.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Star Lotulelei sacks Mac Jones ' Bills vs. Pats ' Wild Card Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Star Lotulelei smothers New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones for a speedy 8-yard sack.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills have their swagger back in preparing to host Falcons

Receiver Stefon Diggs is starting to sense the Bills have their swagger back following consecutive wins in which Buffalo has reclaimed the edge to win the AFC East

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McKenzie's unwavering self-confidence provides Bills a boost

Buffalo Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie's playful and brash self-confidence is welcomed by teammates and coaches because he doesn't settle for being a bit player in the team's hiera...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to team Lotulelei (personal) rejoined the team Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lotulelei missed Sunday's win over the Patriots due to a personal reason but will likely be back in action for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against Atlanta. Assuming he's available, the 32-year-old should reclaim his starting role on the Bills' defensive line, though Harrison Phillips has started to play quite well recently during Lotulelei's frequent absences.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills beat Patriots, reassert themselves atop AFC East

The Buffalo Bills have reasserted themselves as the team to beat in the AFC East

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss major showdown Lotulelei has been ruled out of Sunday's game against New England, as he will not travel with the team due to a personal issue.

Impact This will be Lotulelei's sixth missed game of the season. The Bills have started to feel his absences as far as run defense goes lately, as they were gashed in two of his recent absences, once to the Colts and once to the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills list Star Lotulelei as questionable for Bills at Patriots ' Week 16 One player is listed on the Bills injury report for Sunday's game.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Status for Week 16 unclear Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Lotulelei (personal) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after the defensive tackle sat out a second straight practice Frida...

Impact Lotulelei has appeared in nine games for the Bills this season, racking up 16 tackles (11 solo) and three sacks during that span. Unfortunately, he's also missed time due to injury and could now sit out another contest for personal reasons.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots have chance to lock up AFC East title vs. Bills

The second matchup of the season between the Bills and Patriots has huge playoff implications

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Star Lotulelei sacks Cam Newton ' Bills vs. Panthers Multiple Buffalo Bills' defenders combine for a third-down sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Zack Moss, AJ Epenesa inactive; Star Lotulelei returns to the lineup Star Lotulelei returns to the lineup after missing last week's game.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Set to play Lotulelei (toe) will suit up Week 15 against Carolina.

Impact Despite being limited in practice all week, Lotulelei will make his return to the field after sitting out Week 14's matchup against Tampa Bay. it's unclear what type of snap count he may see after missing four of the past five contests. He hasn't been credited with a tackle since Week 9, and his last sack was in Week 4.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Lotulelei (toe) is questionable for Sunday against the Panthers.

Impact Lotulelei has logged limited practices all week, so with no progress made in his practicing capacity he is truly looking like a game-time decision Sunday. If he were unable to suit up, Harrison Phillips and Vernon Butler would likely be looking at increased opportunity.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills QB Allen expected to start Sunday against Carolina

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is expected to start Sunday against Carolina after he got hurt last weekend against Tampa Bay

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills coach McDermott rekindles Carolina ties vs former team

Bills coach Sean McDermott faces his former team, the Carolina Panthers, for the second time since taking over in Buffalo in 2017

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills QB Allen intent on playing despite sprained left foot

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is intent on playing against the Carolina Panthers despite a sprained left foot

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills DT Lotulelei ruled out from playing against Buccaneers

The Buffalo Bills will be minus their top run-stuffing defensive tackle, Star Lotulelei, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Star Lotulelei ruled OUT vs. Buccaneers, Tom Brady Bills are banged up on their defensive line heading down to Tampa.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Won't face Buccaneers Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Lotulelei (toe) is ruled out for Week 14, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lotulelei was limited in Wednesday's practice but couldn't take any reps Thursday. With one starting defensive tackle already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, the status of Ed Oliver (chest) will need to be closely monitored.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

QB Allen offers mixed messages on yo-yo-ing Bills offense

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is struggling in attempting to assess the inconsistencies which have plagued Buffalo's offense over the past two months

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS