‘Just Oliver and Eli Ankou were under contract at defensive tackle for the Bills as the start of free agency neared, but the team was able to get Jones re-signed. The Bills lost both Tim Settle (to the Texans) and Poona Ford (to the Chargers) in free agency. Jordan Phillips remains an unsigned free agent from last year’s team. He said at the end of the 2023 season retirement would be a consideration.’
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Bills add veteran DeShawn Williams to beef up defensive line
‘The also Bills officially announced the signing of Austin Johnson Thursday to be the primary backup for DaQuan Jones, Williams fits more into the role of Ed Oliver’s backup at 3-technique. A chunk of his career has been spent in 3-4 defenses, where he has flipped between defensive end and defensive tackle, but 57% of his career snaps have come as 3-technique defensive tackle, where he’s more likely to play in Buffalo’s four-man front.’
Bills replenish defensive line by signing Austin Johnson and DeShawn Williams to 1-year deals
‘The Buffalo Bills replenished their depleted defensive line needs by signing tackles Austin Johnson and DeShawn Williams to one-year contracts on Thursday.’
Bills sign defensive tackle DeShawn Williams to one-year deal
‘Williams entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015. He would bounce back-and-forth between the roster and the Bengals’ practice squad until 2018 when he was signed by the Denver Broncos.’
Bills sign defensive lineman Austin Johnson to one-year contract
‘The report was later confirmed by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, who says it’s a one-year deal worth up to $4 million.’
‘Run your own race’: Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins with important message for city youth
‘”It means the world to me,” said Dawkins, when asked about what it means for him to be at an event like this one in Buffalo. “It means enough that I left Florida to come back here, to fly in here, just to speak to these people here. I love Buffalo. I really do. Whatever that looks like with me showing that love, Imma do it.”‘
Buffalo Bills look to bolster defense with two DL signings
‘The Buffalo Bills announced two new free agency signings Thursday as they look to bolster their defensive line.’
Bills sign DT DeShawn Williams to one-year deal
‘Williams, who spent last season with the Carolina Panthers, had 33 total tackles, seven quarterback hits and a sack in 2023. The 31-year-old spent three seasons in Denver prior to his time in Carolina and had a career-high 4.5 sacks in 2022 as a defensive end.’
Bills sign DT Austin Johnson to one-year deal
‘Johnson, who was drafted in 2016 by the Tennessee Titans, started 17 games for the Los Angeles Chargers last season in his second season in L.A. He finished with 46 total tackles and a forced fumble.’