‘You could just tell how excited Settle is to be joining the Bills. He said coming to Buffalo isn’t a new chapter, it’s a new book, as the 24-year-old looks to reach his potential. In Washington, he played behind some elite defensive linemen and didn’t get the opportunities he was hoping for. Now, as part of a rotation, he believes he can let his play do the talking as he looks to help the Bills defense take their game to the next level.’
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Report: Shaq Lawson returning to the Buffalo Bills on a one-year deal
‘This would be the second former defensive lineman to rejoin the Bills as the team previously announced the return of defensive tackle Jordan Phillips on a one-year deal. Phillips ended his introductory press conference by saying “Shaq, sign the contract.”‘
4 Notable Quotes: Miller meets the media
‘I’ve been a big fan of the Buffalo Bills for a long time. I thought I was gonna be a Buffalo Bill when I first got drafted but Denver came out of nowhere the day before the draft and I got wind that I was going to be a Denver Bronco. That whole offseason I thought I was going to be a Buffalo Bill. I had already bought into the Buffalo Bills, I bought Buffalo Bills gear, I knew about the Bills Mafia. I knew how much this team meant to this community and I was OK with a back then and I’m definitely OK with it now.’
Bills bring back DT Jordan Phillips on one-year deal
‘The Arizona Cardinals released Phillips Wednesday, and the defensive tackle posted on social media his desire to come back to Buffalo. “The heart wants what the heart wants #letsgobuffalo” Phillips posted on Instagram.’
Beasley dropped by Buffalo Bills
‘Beasley, a sometimes controversial figure within the Bills, spent three seasons with the team after seven with the Dallas Cowboys. A few weeks back, the 32-year-old was given permission to seek a trade.’
Von Miller signs 6-year contract with the Buffalo Bills
‘”They were going to win the Super Bowl without me, it’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of it,” Miller said.’
Von Miller complimentary of Josh Allen in introductory press conference: ‘He’s just a creature’
‘“That was the only way they can draw me away from that good weather in LA is to come over here and be apart of something special,” said Miller. “It’s an honor and a privilege. I can’t help to be happy and smile.”’
Bills release WR Cole Beasley
‘Beasley’s release was somewhat expected after the Bills resigned wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie to a two-year contract earlier this week.’
Buffalo Bills release WR Cole Beasley
‘The news was expected after the team had given his agent permission to try to find a traded partner. Buffalo had determined that they did not want to pay Beasley the $6 million dollars he was scheduled to make in 2022. The way NFL contracts work, without guarantees to the deal, the team can just move on from the player by releasing him and not having to pay the remainder of the money. The move saves Buffalo about $5 million on the salary cap.’
Jordan Phillips returns to Bills on 1 year deal
‘A seven-year vet, he and Buffalo agreed to a one-year deal, bringing him back to his home for part of the 2018 season and the entire 2019 one. On the ladder, Phillips registered nine and a half sacks (3rd in the NFL) and fifteen tackles for loss. Three of those sacks came at Tennessee in early October, marking the first time Phillips recorded that many in a game.’
Bills bring back defensive tackle Jordan Phillips
‘For Phillips (6-6, 324) it’s his second stint with the Bills after playing almost two full seasons with the club from 2018-2019. The defensive tackle is uncommonly athletic for his size and demonstrated an ability to play both the nose and three-technique (outside shade of the guard) defensive tackle positions in Buffalo’s defensive scheme.’
Bills sign defensive tackle Tim Settle
‘The Washington Commanders free agent has been a productive rotational player in his first four seasons as he played behind a starting unit made up of first-round draft choices. Built low to the ground with a wide frame, Settle often wins leverage battles at the line of scrimmage and penetrates into the offensive backfield to make plays.’
Bills release wide receiver Cole Beasley
‘Beasley spent three seasons in Buffalo and ranked second on the team with 82 receptions in 2021. He posted career highs with 82 receptions and 967 yards in 2020 and was named second team Associated Press All-Pro.’
Bills make huge move to acquire edge rusher Von Miller in free agency
‘The contract is for six years and up to $120 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who was first to report the deal. According to multiple reports, Miller’s contract will pay him $52.5 million over the first three years, and includes $45 million fully guaranteed at signing.’
Mark Gaughan: Von Miller is a guy who can help Josh Allen get over the hump
‘Allen has lifted the possibilities for the franchise. With him on the field, the Bills are going to be a pretty good team – at the worst – for the next decade or so.’