Topical Buffalo Bills' defensive line crystalizes with Von Miller on PUP, Boogie Basham traded Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter Aug 29, 2023 Aug 29, 2023 0 Boogie Basham had a sack of Chicago’s Tyson Bagent Saturday but the QB takedowns were too few for the defensive end in Buffalo. Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter The Buffalo Bills now have more clarity on what their defensive line will look like come the season opener against the New York Jets.kAm%96J H:== 36 H:E9@FE '@? |:==6C[ 2?5 E96J H:== >@G6 7@CH2C5 H:E9@FE q@@8:6 q2D92>]k^AmkAm~? %F6D52J[ E96 =628F6’D 4FE\5@H? A=2J[ E96 q:==D A=2465 |:==6C @? 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