‘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.’
Former Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White heading to Los Angeles Rams
‘Across seven seasons in Buffalo, White tallied 18 interceptions, with a career high of six picks in 2019. He had 68 passes defensed, five forced fumbles, 12 tackles for loss and 311 total tackles. But despite all the big plays, head coach Sean McDermott will also always think of the person underneath the helmet when it comes to White.’
Bills notebook: Buffalo’s injury report resolution passes; Goodell considered exempt list for Miller
‘The Bills’ second proposal did not pass as written, but the Competition Committee presented its own version that did: “to expand the Standard Elevation rules to permit clubs to elevate a bona fide Quarterback an unlimited number of times from its practice squad to its Active List to be its Emergency Third Quarterback.”’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen reveals the 2024 NFL Draft WRs that have caught his eye
‘“Can I not like the guys that probably won’t be there? I think the top three guys, Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze and Marvin Harrison Jr., are three pretty great prospects,” Allen told the hosts. “Then you get to that kind of secondish tier–if you will–of Bryan Thomas, Adonai Mitchell. I think Keon Coleman, Troy Franklin, Xavier Worthy are all there (and) Xavier Legette. To watch these guys at the combine, some fast, big, tall, heavy dudes. It was pretty impressive to watch.”’
Roster construction comes into question amid NFL’s bid to rejuvenate kickoffs
‘Buffalo, like most teams, have kept special teams-only players on the roster like linebacker Tyler Matakevich and cornerback Siran Neal. Two years ago, running back Taiwan Jones played on the team in two stints over five seasons as a special teams ace. More than 75% of Neal’s career snaps came on special teams since being drafted by the Bills in 2018. After signing with Buffalo in 2020, Matakevich appeared in every game, playing 1,490 snaps and only 2.8% came on defense, while only five of Jones’ 820 snaps from 2020-2022 came on offense.’
Five things learned about Bills from NFL league meetings
‘The Bills signed Samuel to a three-year, $24 million deal. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady will have the task of scheming him up in those different roles to create mismatches, but expect Samuel to be used in a variety of ways.’
NFL approves kickoff rule change in hopes of balancing excitement and safety
‘The kicking team will kick off from its 35-yard line, and 10 members of that team will line up on the receiving team’s 40-yard line. At least nine players from the receiving team will line up between their 30 to 35-yard line.’