‘Ivory’s new deal guarantees him $3.25 million in pay, and was reached less than two weeks after he was cut . Ivory finished with just 382 yards rushing and a touchdown and was inactive for four of the Jaguars’ final five games. He lasted just two seasons with Jacksonville after signing a five-year, $32 million contract as the Jaguars drafted Leonard Fournette last April and made him the starter.’
Archives for March 7, 2018
Bills, RB Ivory agree to two-year contract
‘Ivory recorded career highs in carries (247), rushing yards (1,070) and rushing touchdowns (seven) with the New York Jets in 2015, but failed to produce at that level with the Jaguars after signing a five-year, $32 million contract — with $10 million guaranteed. He averaged less than four yards per carry during his two seasons with Jacksonville.’
RB Chris Ivory agrees to deal with Bills
‘The deal has a base value of $5.5 million and a maximum value of $6 million, a source confirmed to ESPN. Ivory, who turns 30 on March 22, will be guaranteed $3.25 million. NFL Network first reported his compensation.’
Bills agree to terms with Ivory
‘In 2015, Ivory was selected to the Pro Bowl after a season where he ran for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games played, 14 of which he started for the Jets. The following offseason, he signed a three-year deal with the Jaguars, but was released by the team on February 23.’
Ivory: Bills’ staff is what “caught my attention the most”
‘Well, what caught my attention the most was the staff. [They are a] great staff, a playoff team. [I’m] just looking forward to building with these guys.’
Buffalo Bills sign running back Chris Ivory
‘To avoid having the potential picks in the 2019 NFL Draft thwarted, the Bills have made two free agent signings in Davis and Ivory that, because they were released out of their contracts prematurely, do not count against the compensatory formula.’
Bills call for submissions for ‘Touchdown for Teachers’ contest
‘The contest is now in its tenth year. It celebrates outstanding teachers who are involved in both their school and their community. One grand prize winner receives a $2,000 grant for their school and a classroom visit from a current or former Buffalo Bills player. Four finalists will receive a $500 grant.’
Bills agree to terms with RB Chris Ivory
‘Ivory, who will turn 30 in a couple of weeks, served as a backup running back with the Jacksonville Jaguars the past two seasons, rushing for 821 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 3.6 yards per carry.’
Top 5 things we learned from the NFL combine
‘“I think the secondary as a whole there’s some pretty good depth,” said Bills GM Brandon Beane. “I don’t have it exactly in my head if it’s more corners or safeties, but we just finished our meeting and we went through a lot of guys that we have some decent grades on in the secondary. I think that’s an area at hopefully some point we can continue to add some depth there.”’
Bills Today: Groy has done everything right to be heir apparent
‘“I know he started a number of games, I believe it was seven in 2016,” said McDermott. “So Ryan’s leadership, his physicality and his work ethic are all really good places to start when we’re making sure we have a good offensive line up front.”‘