‘Buffalo have designated that Wade will be a running back, a position that relies on footwork and agility and translates readily from his time as a wing in the Premiership during which he scored 82 tries.’
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England rugby star Christian Wade gets NFL chance with the Buffalo Bills just six months after quitting the game
‘Wade scored 82 tries in 132 matches, ranking him third highest in Premiership history, but he only managed one Test cap for one England and one mid-week outing with the Lions before falling out of international favour.’
English rugby star Wade to pursue NFL dream with Bills
‘Wade was regarded as one of the most devastating finishers in English rugby during his club career but found opportunities to represent England at international level limited.’
Former rugby star Wade signs with NFL’s Bills
‘Wade, 27, was expected to be up for selection at the NFL draft later this month but has signed as a free agent for the Bills, who finished with a 6-10 record last season.’
Christian Wade signs for Buffalo Bills
‘The 27-year-old, who remains the Premiership’s third-best tryscorer of all time with 82, said on his Instagram account following the announcement: “I’m lost for words right now… I’ll update the caption soon. Give God thanks!”‘
Christian Wade says Buffalo Bills move has him fighting back tears
‘”I’ve been trying not to tear up all morning,” Wade told Sky Sports News. “Obviously with the things I achieved in rugby, to then go and walk away from that to go and to do this, it’s been huge.”‘
Christian Wade allocated to Bills through International Program
‘Wade will not count as part of the Bills’ 90-man roster when they report to training camp in July. The team will receive an exemption for him and will be carried by the club until the end of camp. If he does not make the initial 53-man roster after final cuts, he is eligible for an “international player practice squad” exemption, allowing the team an 11th practice squad player. If that is the case, Wade is ineligible to be on any NFL team’s active roster at any time in 2019.’
NFL International player Christian Wade allocated to the Bills
‘The league identified seven top athletes from five countries last December who competed for the four placements in the 2019 program. Athletes from Australia, Brazil, Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom included two professional Rugby players, Valentine Holmes and Wade, who are attempting to cross over to the NFL.’
Bills Today: Peter King’s first round draft advice for the Bills
‘For the Bills he has them taking Alabama tackle Jonah Williams.’
Tyler Kroft looking to make more direct impact on Bills’ fortunes
‘“When you look at his game and we looked in particular at the year when he became the starter, when (Tyler) Eifert was down, and how he stepped up and took hold of that opportunity,” coach Sean McDermott said. “What he’s able to do in the pass and the run game. In meeting him when he came in, he and his wife, again another good interaction. A guy that’s positive.”’
NFL draft preview: Defensive tackle loaded with talent
‘“Defensive tackle has been held up as this draft’s strong suit, and for good reason — the position could produce as many as seven or eight of the top 50 players selected in this year’s draft,” NFL media draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote for NFL.com. “Guys like Quinnen Williams, Christian Wilkins, Ed Oliver, Dexter Lawrence and Jeffery Simmons have received plenty of attention as first-round candidates, and the position’s riches will spill into Day 2 of the draft.’
Buffalo Bills showing interest in former AAF WR Mekale McKay
‘At 6-feet-4-inches, McKay, 25, would bring size to the Bills’ wide receiver room. During his shortened season with the Commanders, McKay caught 22 passes for 375 yards and four touchdowns. His 17 yard per catch average likely caught the attention of Beane.’
Bills Today: Quinton Spain: I knew I could work here
‘“When I came on my visit here, as soon as I walked in the building here everyone was so nice and it felt like family,” Spain said. “I felt like family, I just got married so I’m big on that and it just blew me away. Everyone was happy and had smiles on their faces and I knew I could work here.”’
For Bills’ director of college scouting, heading to work means hitting the road
‘“It’s just getting out there,” Beane said. “This gives us a chance to meet these kids, get in front of them, see them live, see them move around, talk to people around them. If you’ve been in this business long enough and you know people, from coaches to trainers to the video guy, they’ll give you their viewpoint of the kid. I ran into a broadcaster who was a former player who travels with a team, and I asked him, ‘What do you know about the kid? What do you see from your lens?’’
Jay Skurski’s Bills Mailbag: Should Brandon Beane take UB’s Anthony Johnson in draft?
‘The UB players can’t be ruled out. Johnson is likely a third- or fourth-round draft pick. Will he still be on the board when the Bills pick at No. 112 overall in the fourth round? If so, he would make plenty of sense – particularly if the team does not draft a wide receiver on the first two days.’