‘McCarron has three career regular season starts, and has played in eleven games since entering the league as a fifth round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2014. In those games he completed 64.7% of his passes for 920 yards, 6 touchdowns and two interceptions.’
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The Bills sign pass rusher Trent Murphy
‘Murphy was also suspended by the NFL before last season. Four games for violating the league’s performance enhancing drugs policy. Despite being injured, his suspension was technically served last season.’
The Bills make six moves official
‘The one signing on there we didn’t know about is the signing of linebacker Julian Stanford to a 2-year deal. Stanford is a career special teamer, who played just 8 defensive snaps for the New York Jets last season.’
Buffalo Bills agree to terms with QB A.J. McCarron to two-year deal
‘So, the Bills came calling, and McCarron — likely sensing that there was at least a chance that he could start some games in Buffalo while keeping the seat warm for the young rookie quarterback, decided to make it a partnership. However, this shouldn’t worry you in the slightest if you were hoping for the big swing from GM Brandon Beane and company.’
Buffalo Bills agree to terms with pass rusher Trent Murphy on 3-year deal
‘Some have wondered if this signing means the Bills would do away with Jerry Hughes, but a league source told me that this signing has no bearing on Hughes’ status with the team. He remains the starter at right defensive end going up against the opponent’s left tackles.’
Bills sign QB A.J. McCarron to two-year deal
‘McCarron led Alabama to back-to-back BCS National Championships in 2011 and 2012.’
Bills find their vet QB
‘McCarron played in five games, winning two and losing three. The final loss was a home wild card game against the Steelers.’
Bills continue adding to D-Line with pass rusher
‘Trent Murphy comes from Washington on a three year contract. There are differing reports on the dollars. Adam Schefter from ESPN says it’s a 21 million dollar deal. Ian Rapoport believes the contract can be worth up to 30 million.’
Bills bolster QB position with free agent McCarron
‘McCarron, 27, entered the free agent market eager to land a starting job. He’s made just four starts in his four NFL seasons with the Bengals as he served as a backup to Cincinnati starter Andy Dalton. At age 27, McCarron is entering the prime of his career.’
How free agency and trades have impacted Bills offseason plans
‘Perhaps the most effective job done by Beane in free agency was shoring up the Bills defensive interior up front. With just two defensive tackles under contract, Buffalo’s GM added two starting-caliber defensive tackles to the roster, re-signing Kyle Williams and signing Star Lotulelei away from his former employer, the Carolina Panthers.’
Run stuffer Lotulelei, pass rusher Murphy headline Bills free agent acquisitions
‘The defensive tackle has not missed a game in almost three full seasons. Often asked to do a lot of the dirty work in tying up two opposing offensive linemen, Lotulelei was instrumental in helping Carolina finish third in run defense and third in sacks last season. The Panthers defense also ranked seventh overall.’
Trades land Bills bevy of draft assets
‘“Tyrod was instrumental in getting us to the playoffs and breaking what was a 17-year drought,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “You’ve heard me say it before, his work ethic and intangibles are unmatched, and his leadership that goes along with the position.”’
Bills Today: Teammates excited about the return of Kyle Williams
‘Jordan Poyer, a teammate of Williams for one season (2017), was pumped when the Bills announced he’d be back in 2018. He quote tweeted the team’s official account and used emojis praising the move.’
Veteran quarterback options for Bills shrinking rapidly
‘The quarterback carousel was spinning rapidly Tuesday, and one by one, the veteran market in free agency shrank. The Buffalo Bills never took a ride, and after the flurry of activity Tuesday, General Manager Brandon Beane finds himself with few options at a need position. When the trade of Tyrod Taylor to the Cleveland Browns is made official Wednesday on the start of the NFL’s new league year, the Bills will have just one quarterback on their roster in Nathan Peterman. Joe Webb is an unrestricted free agent.’
Bills to sign Panthers DT Star Lotulelei when free agency opens
‘The pairing is a logical one. Bills General Manager Brandon Beane was in the Carolina front office when Lotulelei was drafted in the first round in 2013. Bills coach Sean McDermott was Carolina’s defensive coordinator for the first four seasons of Lotulelei’s career. The Bills also have a big need at defensive tackle after trading Marcell Dareus last season and the pending unrestricted free agency of veteran Kyle Williams.’