‘Wade, 27, was expected to be up for selection at the NFL draft later this month but has signed as a free agent for the Bills, who finished with a 6-10 record last season.’
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Christian Wade signs for Buffalo Bills
‘The 27-year-old, who remains the Premiership’s third-best tryscorer of all time with 82, said on his Instagram account following the announcement: “I’m lost for words right now… I’ll update the caption soon. Give God thanks!”‘
Christian Wade says Buffalo Bills move has him fighting back tears
‘”I’ve been trying not to tear up all morning,” Wade told Sky Sports News. “Obviously with the things I achieved in rugby, to then go and walk away from that to go and to do this, it’s been huge.”‘
Christian Wade allocated to Bills through International Program
‘Wade will not count as part of the Bills’ 90-man roster when they report to training camp in July. The team will receive an exemption for him and will be carried by the club until the end of camp. If he does not make the initial 53-man roster after final cuts, he is eligible for an “international player practice squad” exemption, allowing the team an 11th practice squad player. If that is the case, Wade is ineligible to be on any NFL team’s active roster at any time in 2019.’
NFL International player Christian Wade allocated to the Bills
‘The league identified seven top athletes from five countries last December who competed for the four placements in the 2019 program. Athletes from Australia, Brazil, Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom included two professional Rugby players, Valentine Holmes and Wade, who are attempting to cross over to the NFL.’
Bills Today: Peter King’s first round draft advice for the Bills
‘For the Bills he has them taking Alabama tackle Jonah Williams.’