‘Buffalo has also bolstered their defense with several confirmed signings: CB Josh Norman, DT Vernon Butler, and DE Mario Addison have all signed with the Bills. All three of them were coached by Sean McDermott in Carolina.’
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Josh Norman officially a Buffalo Bill
‘Norman will compete for the starting corner position opposite All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White. Before Washington, Norman played for the Carolina Panthers and then Defensive Coordinator Sean McDermott.’
Bills sign RB Taiwan Jones to one-year deal
‘He spent the 2019 season with the Houston Texans, and recorded the 34-yard reception in overtime to set up the Texans’ game-winning field goal against the Bills in the AFC Wild Card game last season.’
Dion Dawkins sends COVID-19 message to Bills fans
‘The Bills left tackle urges fans to practice social distancing as best they can, as well as sanitizing spaces and wash hands as often as possible.’
Bills sign Josh Norman to a one-year contract
‘Norman, 32, was a cap casualty of the rebuilding Washington Redskins. He was released by his former club on Feb. 14th. For the second straight offseason the Bills took advantage of coming to contract terms with a player that was available as a free agent before the market opened.’
Report | Bills swing blockbuster trade with Vikings for WR Stefon Diggs
‘Just 26-years old, Diggs is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for Minnesota, including a career-high 1,130 this past season. Over the last three years, Diggs has 23 touchdown receptions tied for fifth-most in the league over that span (2017-2019) with players like Kansas City’s Travis Kelce and New Orleans Michael Thomas.’
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‘Several identify Diggs as one of the best route runners in the NFL as he averaged 17.9 yards per reception in 2019 and has had back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons. Pair that with Josh Allen’s arm as well as Cole Beasley and John Brown’s production — Buffalo’s wide receiver group looks formidable heading into 2020.’
Reports | Bills add three defensive linemen, a linebacker and two special teams stalwarts in free agency
‘For the Bills in free agency, the Carolina connection keeps on delivering. The Bills brass targeted Carolina free agent veteran pass rusher Mario Addison as reports indicate he reached a three-year agreement with the club and Buffalo followed with the acquisition of Addison’s teammate and fellow free agent Vernon Butler on a two-year agreement. Buffalo then capped their defensive line remodel with Seattle free agent DE Quinton Jefferson as he also reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year deal.’
Coronavirus concerns impact free agency announcements
‘As reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, players are prohibited from entering their team facilities through March 31st. This will delay the process of newly acquired players from taking and presumably passing their physicals, a common final step in the player acquisition process.’
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‘On last year’s roster, Kurt Coleman and Star Lotulelei were some of the players who came to Buffalo by way of spending time with the Panthers. McDermott was the defensive coordinator in Carolina from 2011 to 2016. Beane was the director of football operations from 2008 to 2014 before taking on the role of assistant general manager from 2015 to 2016.’