‘Over the course of his eight-year career since being drafted in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft, the 29-year-old has spent time with three different organizations – Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns and the Panthers. In Atlanta, Jones did put up a Pro Bowl caliber season in 2017, where he racked up 138 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, one sack, 10 passes defended and three interceptions.’
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‘So, let’s not pretend there is this giant chasm between the two teams. There isn’t. Buffalo has been chasing, but they have also been losing photo finishes. As long as Kansas City has Mahomes and Buffalo has Josh Allen, it will be a tough matchup for both teams. So, stop letting them live rent-free in your heads and let’s see what the Bills are made of. Save the panic for January, that’s when it’s going to be needed.’
Instant Reaction: Reward greater than risk for Buffalo Bills as they sign WR Chase Claypool
‘Claypool burst onto the scene during his first two years, catching 121 catches for 1,733 yards and 11 touchdowns. But after a less prominent role in the Steelers offense during his third season, Pittsburgh traded the disgruntled wide receiver to the Bears. It didn’t work out in Chicago, and he was eventually traded yet again to Miami. Claypool played just nine games with the Dolphins and caught four passes.’
Buffalo Bills sign 3 free-agents to one year deals
‘Claypool, who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, played two and a half seasons in Pittsburgh before being traded to Chicago in 2022. Claypool played half of last season with Chicago before being traded to the Miami Dolphins for a late-round pick swap. He played nine games with the Dolphins, and finished the 2023 season with 77 yards and one touchdown catch.’
Bills fans are donating to charity supported by WR Keon Coleman
‘Some fans donated in increments of $33, in honor of him being the No. 33 overall pick in last week’s draft. Others who were feeling more generous donated $78.89, which is how much Coleman said it cost to buy the Macy’s puffer coat he wore during Saturday’s introductory news conference which went viral.’
Bills announce three free agent signings to one-year deals
‘The Bills announced three free agent signings on Friday, inking WR Chase Claypool, LB Deion Jones and DE Dawuane Smoot to one-year deals.’
Terrel Bernard ready to continue his rise for Buffalo Bills
‘“I came back around 226, 227,” he said last month as the Bills started voluntary offseason workouts. “I’m working out around there right now, and seeing how I feel with that.” Can a pound or two really make a difference? “Sometimes there is, yeah. I think, for me, it is,” Bernard said. “When I’m a little bit heavier, I feel a little stronger. It doesn’t really affect my speed as much or my quickness as much, but I do feel a little bit stronger. If I can keep that weight on throughout the whole year, I’d be happy with that.”’
Buffalo Bills adding former Pro Bowl linebacker to roster on one-year deal
‘On Thursday, it was announced that Buffalo was signing Deion Jones to a one-year deal. Jones, 29, was a second round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft. In his first two seasons, Jones looked like a future star at the position.’
Bills sign veteran LB Deion Jones
‘Bolstering the team’s positional depth behind its two incumbent starters was one of Bills general manager Brandon Beane’s missions this offseason. And now, with Jones, as well as fifth-round rookie Edefuan Ulofoshio, second-year pros Dorian Williams and Baylon Spector, and veteran Nicholas Morrow, the Bills have made a position of strength even stronger.’
Offseason restructure gives the Bills more roster battles than they’ve had in years
‘One of the most stable rosters in the NFL was turned upside down, shaken and flipped back over during the offseason. There are still 16 spots left to be filled by undrafted free agents before training camp, but there’s an infusion of new blood that could create intrigue Buffalo hasn’t been accustomed to over the last few years.’
Terry Pegula’s daughter Laura takes bigger role in Bills ownership with whispers of internal drama
‘A longtime Pegula family associate told The Athletic “Kim is not coming back” to either franchise’s front office.’
Bills WR Keon Coleman says best 2024 rookie QB wasn’t drafted in 1st
‘“Jordan Travis … I think he was the best quarterback in the country, despite who just got drafted,” Coleman told Griffin III. He really like that, he still is like that. Once he gets back to being fully healthy and learn from Aaron [Rodgers], he’s gonna be a great player. I just see the potential in him.”‘
Report: Bills to sign linebacker Deion Jones
‘Jones, 29, has had three other stops in the NFL, starting in Atlanta after being a second round pick by the team back in 2016 and playing there until 2022. During his time in Atlanta, Jones did have his lone Pro Bowl which was in 2017. Early in 2022, Jones was traded to Cleveland where he finished the season before heading to Carolina for this past season.’
‘It was just donation after donation’: Buffalo Bills fans donating to WR Keon Coleman’s nonprofit in bulk
‘This time, the Buffalove is benefitting an organization very close to the heart of rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman. Loren Carriere’s phone has been ringing off the hook. He’s the executive director of Hope for Opelousas, a nonprofit in Coleman’s hometown, Opelousas, Louisiana.’
Andale native Mason Fairchild wants to prove doubters wrong with Buffalo Bills camp invite
‘“There’s more of a chip on your shoulder when you go undrafted, or you don’t even get a contract coming out as an undrafted free agent,” Fairchild added. “But, there’s always that chip on my shoulder, especially being from a small town in Kansas. No one really thought I’d be here competing at Kansas. So, every step we take, there’s going to be doubters. And it’s my job to prove them wrong.”’