Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20+ years of media experience to Buffalo Bills ON SI. Prior to focusing on the Bills, he spent two years covering the New York Jets. Ventre initially joined the ON SI family in 2021, providing NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.

Oct 18, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) catches the ball for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

Nov 16, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Highmark Stadium

Bills Dion Dawkins laughs and chats with teammates as they take the field for practice at Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher University on July 30, 2026 in Pittsford.

Jul 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (4) speaks to reporters during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex.

Oct 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) celebrates with Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) after scoring a two point conversion during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills submitted their longest injury report yet with a Monday Night Football road matchup looming. DJ Moore, Dion Dawkins and Dalton Kincaid were all listed.

Oct 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore #2 runs after making a catch during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at New Highmark Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills began preparations for their Monday Night Football visit to Minnesota, and multiple key offensive pieces were absent on Thursday.

Nov 17, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane on the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs

The Buffalo Bills were already salary cap-strapped due to general manager Brandon Beane's free agent blunders, and CJ Gardner-Johnson's release only adds to the dead money.

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Tylan Grable (68) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game

The Buffalo Bills let their top backup tackle walk in free agency this past offseason, and they subsequently needed someone to step up when starter Spencer Brown went down.

Aug 24, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Te'Cory Couch (33) takes a knee during a timeout in the fourth quarter preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills signed a practice squad DB to the 53-man roster as a result of CJ Gardner-Johnson's suspension, and he's convinced them to keep him around.

Bills new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard during the opening day of Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Pittsford.

There's an idea that this adjustment will help Buffalo Bills' defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard when making in-game adjustments. In fact, it already has.

Oct 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (22) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills have moved on from starting safety CJ Gardner-Johnson after inconsistent play and troubling behavior. Will they turn to the trade market for a replacement?

Dec 29, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (80) runs with the ball after making a catch and scores a touchdown against the New York Jets

It's seemingly unlikely that Josh Downs or Brian Thomas Jr. land in Orchard Park this November, but the Buffalo Bills' receiving corps is nonetheless in line for an addition as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Tyrell Shavers has returned to practice.

Nov 1, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback T.J. Tampa Jr. (27) tackles Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (2) during the fourth quarter at New Highmark Stadium.

Buffalo Bills' updates on Spencer Brown and four offensive players who were banged up during the November 1 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills host the hungry Baltimore Ravens for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on November 1, and the SI experts are all predicting the same final outcome.

Sep 27, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive back Te'cory Couch (33) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at New Highmark Stadium

Preparing to host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, the Buffalo Bills signed one defensive back to the roster and elevated two more from the practice squad.

Sep 17, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Trainers attend to Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (2) after an apparent injury during the first half against the Detroit Lions at New Highmark Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills have listed six players as questionable to face the Baltimore Ravens on November 1 in Orchard Park.

Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Bills' Week 9 Updated Injury Report: Dalton Kincaid's Huge Step, Two Starters Absent

Dion Dawkins Misses Second Bills' Practice, Reveals Injury Status for Monday Night

Bills' Practice Update Reason to Worry for Injured OL Starters' Week 9 Availability

Bills Add Another CB Option, Signing Forgotten Ex-Dolphins' Three-Year Starter

Bills' Injury Report (Vikings Week): Six Offensive Starters Among 18 Players Listed

Bills' First Week 9 Injury Update: DJ Moore Present, Two OL Starters Miss Practice

How Much Salary Cap Space Did Bills Waste With Failed CJ Gardner-Johnson Experiment?

Josh Allen 'So Proud Of' Spencer Brown Substitute Who Bailed Out Bills

Bills' Practice Squad Player Essentially Forced CJ Gardner-Johnson Out Door

Jim Leonhard's Bye Week Adjustment Pays Off for Bills' Defense, Becomes New M.O.

Top NFL Trade Options to Replace Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson After Bills Cut Ties

Bills' WR Corps Awaits Mid-Season Addition as NFL Trade Deadline Approaches

Bills' Week 9 Injury Outlook: What We Know About DJ Moore, James Cook, Spencer Brown

NFL Prediction Panel's Consensus Pick for Bills' Return to Action vs. Ravens

Bills Make Three Roster Moves to Bolster Beleaguered Secondary for Sunday vs. Ravens

Bills' Final Injury Report (Week 8): Who's In, Who's Out vs. Ravens