‘After three injury-plagued seasons, Lamp started every game in 2020 at left guard and did not miss a snap. He was flagged for only one penalty and yielded only two sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. However, his 38 pressures allowed were third most among guards, according to PFF.’
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Bills add to offensive line depth by signing ex-Chargers guard Forrest Lamp
‘Lamp was a second-round pick of the Chargers in 2017 out of Western Kentucky. He sat out his entire rookie season with a knee injury, then was a backup for the next two years, getting into nine games — he broke his leg in 2019 — with two starts before becoming the full-time starter at left guard in 2020, playing on every offensive snap.’
Buffalo Bills draft: Cornerback Asante Samuel has pedigree
‘But in all likelihood the other player, Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. — son of the cornerback of the same name who played 11 years with the Patriots, Eagles and Falcons – will be there at the bottom of the first round. In fact, he may also last into the top to middle portion of the second round, meaning Beane could possibly land him by trading back.’
Who is Bills’ Forrest Lamp? 5 things to know about new OL
‘Despite starting 16 games in 2020, Lamp only has 18 career starts in 25 games. The reason Lamp has not seen the field much in his career is due to injuries. He missed his rookie season with a torn ACL. He had a minor knee procedure in 2018 and only made two appearances that season. In 2019, Lamp looked to be getting his career on track appearing in seven games and making two starts. Unfortunately for the guard, he would end the year on the injured reserve after breaking his fibula.’
Bills’ Josh Allen debating whether to get Covid vaccine
‘“I’m still debating that. I’m a big statistics and logical guy,” Allen said. “So if statistics show it’s the right thing for me to do, I’d do it. Again I’d lean the other way too if that’s what it said. I haven’t been paying attention to it as much as maybe I should have. I’ve just been doing my thing and masking up when I’m going out and just staying close and hanging around family.”’
Former Nature Coast running back Matt Brieda signs with Buffalo Bills
‘Before being replaced by Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman in San Francisco, Breida was one of the team’s leading running backs. Injuries and fumbling issues became Breida’s sore spot with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, as the tailback rushed for 623 yards on 123 carries and scored one touchdown. Breida also played a part in the 49ers’ special teams, as the former Georgia Southern star had a lot of snaps in Super Bowl LIV via kickoffs and punting situations.’
Turn out lights on Forrest Lamp as Chargers continue to build offensive line
‘Lamp was supposed to be an offensive building block for the Chargers. The NFL’s website called him “an excellent value pick.” Bleacher Report said Lamp would be “an immediate starter” and graded his selection as an “A.”’
Bills Agree To Sign OG Forrest Lamp To 1-Year Contract
‘Lamp is expected to compete for a backup job on a Bills line that returns all five starters. Buffalo also added Jamil Douglas and Bobby Hart in free agency.’
Bills’ Allen: vaccine decision should be personal choice
‘“You get in this tricky situation now where if you do mandate that, that’s kind of going against what our Constitution says, and the freedom to kind of express yourself one way or the other,” he added. “I think we’re at a time where that’s getting a lot harder to do. I don’t know, everybody should have that choice.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen ‘debating’ getting COVID vaccine, says mandate would go ‘against what our constitution says’
‘He continued: “I haven’t been paying attention to it as much as maybe I should have. I’ve just been doing my thing and masking up when I’m going out and just staying close and hanging around family.”‘
Bills sign guard Forrest Lamp
‘Lamp entered the league as a second round draft pick of the Los Angeles Chargers just four years ago in 2017. However, injuries plagued his career early-on, including a torn ACL suffered during training camp that year, which caused him to miss his entire rookie season.’
Josh Allen shares thoughts on contract extension talks, franchise tag
‘”It helps you for your planning the sooner you can get that contract done,” Beane said. “Again, I hope that we can get him done, if not this year, next year.”‘
Buffalo Bills agree to terms with offensive lineman Forrest Lamp
‘Lamp played and started 16 games in 2020, and was one of two Chargers offensive linemen to not miss a single offensive snap for the entire regular season.’
Bills sign OL Forrest Lamp to one-year deal
‘Lamp comes to Buffalo after spending the first three years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers where he was picked 38th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.’
Buffalo Bills sign guard Forrest Lamp
‘The 27-year-old has battled with injuries tearing his ACL during camp his rookie year 2017. For 2018, he managed to stay healthy before breaking his fibula in 2019. In 2020, Lamp worked his way back to being healthy and started 16 games for Los Angeles at left guard.’