‘His signing would seemingly make it unlikely that the Bills would retain cornerback E.J. Gaines, who is due to become a free agent next month. Gaines joined the Bills last August as part of the trade that sent wide receiver Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams. He started 11 games opposite rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White, who started 16. Gaines played well enough that he likely would attract some attention in the open market.’
Archives for February 27, 2018
Mike Mayock says draft suits Bills’ defensive needs
‘With linebackers Preston Brown and Ramon Humber due to hit free agency, the Bills have a big need for more speed at that position.’
Bills rank 26th in cash spending in 2017
‘That amount represents 90.15 percent of the league’s $167 million salary cap. Teams are required to spend 89 percent of the league’s salary cap, but that is calculated over a four-year period. Last season was the first of a new four-year cycle.’
Bills sign cornerback Vontae Davis, meaning he likely replaces E.J. Gaines
‘His signing apparently means the Bills will not try to re-sign free agent cornerback E.J. Gaines, a player who is expected to draw some sizable offers when free agency begins March 14. However, it also means the Bills can probably scratch cornerback off their first-round draft needs list as Davis would be a solid complement to Tre’ Davious White.’
Buffalo Bills sign cornerback Vontae Davis
‘With Davis in the fold, the Bills have added insurance if cornerback E.J. Gaines decides to sign elsewhere in free agency. Davis has the versatility and tackling skills to play either man-to-man or zone coverage.’
8 things to know about new Buffalo Bills CB Vontae Davis
‘Vontae Davis’ first career interception came in a Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills in 2009. Davis intercepted a Trent Edwards pass and scored a defensive touchdown on the play.’
CB Vontae Davis signs with Bills, what that could mean
‘EJ Gaines, Shareece Wright, and Leonard Johnson are all unrestricted free agents.’
Here’s how the 2018 Combine schedule looks & when the Bills will talk
‘The combine, which will take place in Indianapolis, begins on Feb. 27 and concludes on March 5. Here’s how the combine schedule is tentatively set this week…’.
Vontae Davis lands with Bills
‘In Buffalo, he joins a secondary that gave up just 14 passing touchdowns in 2017, the second-lowest total in the league despite ranking 20th overall in yards allowed (231 yards per game). Cornerback Tre’Davious White finished as the runner-up in rookie of the year voting, while fellow starter E.J. Gaines is set to become a free agent.’
Bills agree to terms with CB Vontae Davis
‘The Bills have a need at cornerback after their secondary excelled under first-year coach Sean McDermott in 2017. Former first-round pick Tre’Davious White is entrenched as the team’s top cornerback, but Buffalo’s next three corners on the depth chart from last season — E.J. Gaines, Leonard Johnson and Shareece Wright — are all set to hit free agency this spring.’
Source: Cornerback Vontae Davis agrees to one-year deal with Bills
‘Before he was released, Davis said he felt disrespected when the Colts left him behind. He said he hadn’t played well in 2017 because he was still dealing with the groin injury he suffered against Pittsburgh in the third preseason game, which caused him to miss the first three weeks of the regular season.’
Pro Bowler Vontae Davis agrees to deal with Bills after visiting multiple teams
‘After struggling in 2016, Davis played in only five games last season due to his injury and due to his situation with the Colts. If the 29-year-old can revert back to his 2015 form, the Bills could have one of the most dangerous secondaries in the NFL in 2018, and that’s mainly because Davis will be joining a unit that already includes Tre’Davious White (CB), Jordan Poyer (FS) and Micah Hyde (SS).’
Bills sign cornerback Vontae Davis
‘The Davis signing likely means the end to E.J. Gaines, who will be a free agent in a few weeks. Gaines had a very good season and could be asking for a hefty salary. Davis comes in as a cheaper option, and a 1-year deal which doesn’t tie the Bills up with another long term contract.’
Bills get their man: Vontae Davis reportedly signing with the Buffalo Bills
‘For what the Bills are trying to turn their roster into, I can’t overstate how good of a signing this would be for multiple reasons — the first of which is obvious: they get a starting caliber cornerback at a position of need heading into the offseason.’
Bills sign veteran Vontae Davis
‘In his nine year career, Davis has 395 tackles, 4 forced fumbles and 22 interceptions.’