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Bills Rookie in Late-Night Incident at a Downtown Chiago Nightclub — Team Scrambles to Contain Story

BUFFALO — Hours before Buffalo’s preseason matchup, rookie wide receiver Kaden Prather drew the wrong kind of attention. Witnesses reported seeing the seventh-round pick leaving a downtown Chicago nightclub well past midnight, stirring questions about judgment and focus.

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No arrests were made, no laws were broken — but in the NFL, optics can weigh as heavily as stats. For a rookie fighting to earn his place, the timing couldn’t have been worse.

Inside the locker room, veteran linebacker Matt Milano voiced what many were already thinking: “Discipline isn’t a switch you turn on for game day. It’s every day, every choice. You can lose trust faster than you gain it — and once it’s gone, it’s hard to get back.”

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For now, the Bills have not announced any disciplinary action, but the conversation around Prather has shifted. Fans who once wanted to see his preseason breakout are now waiting to see if he can handle the scrutiny that comes with wearing Buffalo’s jersey.

Preseason is supposed to be about opportunity. For Kaden Prather, one late-night decision turned it into a warning shot. And with Matt Milano’s words ringing through the locker room, the message is clear: in Buffalo, discipline defines who stays.

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Steelers Add Two Former Packers Fan Favorites to Practice Squad To Strengthen Defense Ahead Of Browns Game
  PITTSBURGH – On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed two linebackers formerly with the Green Bay Packers for a workout session. The players invited were Michael Barrett and Isaiah Simmons, as the team looks to bolster its defensive unit ahead of upcoming games. Isaiah Simmons, selected as the 8th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson, has appeared in 84 games. He has recorded 329 tackles (226 solo, 103 assisted), 8.5 sacks (74 yards), 5 interceptions (127 yards), 2 interception touchdowns, 9 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries. Simmons, who briefly signed with the Packers in 2025 but didn’t make the final roster, is known for his versatility and impressive speed. Michael Barrett, a 7th-round pick (240th overall) by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan, has limited NFL experience. He has appeared in a few games on practice squads with teams like the Packers and Browns but has yet to record significant stats (0 tackles, sacks, or interceptions). At Michigan, Barrett had a standout final college season with 65 tackles, 3 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. Alex Highsmith, a key linebacker for the Steelers, suffered a high ankle sprain during the team’s Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on September 14, 2025. The injury sidelined him for Weeks 3 and 4, with an estimated recovery time of 4-6 weeks. While Highsmith was not placed on injured reserve to maintain roster flexibility, he is still recovering post-bye week and expected to return soon. However, the Steelers are seeking temporary replacements for the edge rusher position. The workouts with Barrett and Simmons reflect head coach Mike Tomlin’s cautious approach to adding depth to the defense, especially after releasing Ja’Whaun Bentley and losing Jon Rhattigan to the Raiders. Simmons, with his experience and athleticism, could be an ideal short-term option to support T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig. The Steelers have not yet announced any contract decisions regarding the two linebackers. SOURCE: https://x.com/FarabaughFB/status/1976031373946388722