{
  "id": 3818674,
  "title": "Bills release former 1,000-yard wide receiver, sign Buffalo native",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/bills-release-former-1-000-yard-wide-receiver-sign-buffalo-native",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T21:10:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-release-former-1-000-211048156.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Buffalo Bills have made a roster adjustment ahead of cutdown day, releasing 1,000-yard wide receiver Mac Dalena and signing a Buffalo native, C Sincere Haynesworth. The release came on Thursday, as the Bills prepare to trim their roster down to 53 players on Sunday. Buffalo will face the Pittsburgh Steelers at 7 p.m. Thursday at Highmark Stadium.\n\nSincere Haynesworth, the newly-signed offensive lineman, hails from Buffalo and played high school football at Pearland High, located outside of Houston, Texas. Before playing in the UFL for the St. Louis Battlehawks, Haynesworth was once an undrafted free agent signing with the New Orleans Saints. He has also spent time on practice squads with the Saints, Arizona Cardinals, and New England Patriots.\n\nMac Dalena, on the other hand, had a standout college career at Fresno State. In 2024, he caught 64 passes for 1,065 yards and eight touchdowns across 13 games. This impressive performance opened the door for him in the NFL, although he has struggled to secure a consistent spot.",
  "summary": "The newest Bills player has spent time with three NFL teams, including a division rival.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bills release Mac Dalena, 1,000-yard WR",
    "Sign C Sincere Haynesworth, Buffalo native",
    "Haynesworth played high school football in Texas"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}