‘Yarbrough, who turns 26 later this month, has played each of the past two seasons for the Bills as a rotational defensive end. A high motor, high-effort player, Yarbrough contributed 28 tackles on defense last season, including four tackles for loss and a quarterback hit. He also played a role on special teams.’
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Bills 2019 preseason schedule opens and closes at home
‘The Bills also have a nationally televised game in Week 3 of the preseason.’
Bills Today: Christian Wade looks to transfer rugby skills to running back
‘“I think it’s based around being able to make people miss and footwork,” Wade said. “Outside of the field in the professional world and having that experience that you can’t really buy will help me. Stuff like nutrition and learning the game will help me out as well.”’
Report: Bills hosting Florida OT Jawaan Taylor on pre-draft visit; D.K. Metcalf also in town
‘Taylor, 6-foot-5 and 312 pounds, is thought to be perhaps the top offensive tackle in this year’s class.’
Former British rugby player Christian Wade allocated to Bills
‘Wade, who is 5-foot-9 and 196 pounds, gave up rugby last October in hopes of pursuing an NFL career and began training for football as a running back/kick returner.’
Former English rugby star Christian Wade joining Bills as part of NFL program
‘Wade is one of seven foreign athletes who have been assigned to teams in this, the third year of the International Player Pathway Program. Begun in 2017, it is designed to provide international athletes the opportunity to test their skills in an NFL environment and perhaps make a roster.’
Buffalo Bills interested in signing punter Marquette King (report)
‘Unfortunately for King, his 2018 season was cut short due in October due to a thigh injury. Now that he’s healthy, Buffalo is reportedly interested in having the veteran come in and compete against Cory Carter and Corey Bojorquez. Both players are returning from injuries of their own. Carter tore his ACL in the preseason while Bojorquez was placed on the injured reserve at the end of October with a shoulder injury.’
Former Rugby star Christian Wade allocated to Bills as part of NFL International program
‘Wade spent eight years in the Premiership Rugby league with the London Wasps before deciding to turn his attention to the pursuit of a career in the NFL. He’ll play running back and return kicks as a professional American football player.’
Christian Wade allocated to NFL side the Buffalo Bills – Recap
‘The 27-year-old former Wasps winger was the Premiership’s all-time third-highest try scorer when he decided to quit the sport in October 2018 to move Stateside.’
‘Lost for words right now’: Former England rugby star Christian Wade joins the Buffalo Bills as he moves step closer to realising NFL dream
‘Christian Wade will have a shot at the American dream after he was signed by the Buffalo Bills NFL side six months after sensationally quitting rugby.’
Christian Wade joins Buffalo Bills in latest step towards NFL career
‘Wade participated in an NFL Pro Day last week, recording a time of 4.53 seconds in the 40-yard dash which compares favourably to the top time by a running back at this year’s NFL Combine for all rookies, Oklahoma’s Justice Hill, who ran a 4.4.’
Christian Wade backed to play in NFL this year after signing for Buffalo Bills via Pathway programme
‘“The NFL teams want players who can help them win right now and we truly believe that Christian can do that in some capacity this year,” Bryce told The Daily Telegraph. “He has that mentality to come in and compete every day. He has got to take that mindset and apply it right now. If you are a punt returner it requires a lot less from you. People make the team because they can return kicks, which Christian can certainly do. If he showcases that when he gets to Buffalo then he is going to be in the mix.”’
Christian Wade makes emotional NFL claim – Buffalo Bills fans will LOVE this
‘When asked about what his message is to Bills fans, Wade said: ”I know that they are an extremely passionate group and that there is bound to be a lot of table jumping. I love it and can’t wait to see how they do things out there, get stuck into the culture and learn as much about Buffalo as possible.”‘
Former rugby star Christian Wade ‘one step closer to NFL dream’ after joining Buffalo Bills
‘“It’s like learning a new language,” Wade said. “You must go into a classroom and learn something completely new in a short period of time. It’s been a real test and will continue to be so as I’ve only scratched the surface of what is required.”‘
New balls please
‘”The mental side has been a real test. It continues to be as I’ve still only scratched the surface of what I’m going to need to know.”‘