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Bills DT Star Lotulelei reportedly opts out of 2020 season

‘“Competition and versatility is probably the two words I would say up front. We got experience as well,” he said. “I like some of these pieces. … I think (defensive tackle) Quinton Jefferson can go inside and can go outside. Vernon can play a one or a three. So as many guys as you can get just like on the o-line that can play more than one spot, that does help us. You know we like to rotate eight-nine guys in the game. Not every team does it that way that’s just, that’s our style.”’

Bills’ Lotulelei opts out; Sweeney sidelined by foot injury

‘The Bills also opened training camp Tuesday by announcing second-year tight end Tommy Sweeney was placed on the active-physically unable to participate list because of a foot injury. The team did not reveal the nature of the injury or when Sweeney was hurt.’

Bills starting DT Star Lotulelei opts out of season

‘Buffalo spent a 2019 first-round pick on defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who will anchor the position alongside 2020 free-agent signees Vernon Butler and Quinton Jefferson, as well as 2018 third-round pick Harrison Phillips, who missed most of last season with a torn ACL.

Star Lotulelei opts out of 2020 season

‘The 30-year-old veteran was about to enter his third season with the Bills before deciding to opt out this year. In his two seasons in Buffalo, Lotulelei has not missed a single game, while making 36 combined tackles, registering two sacks, getting three quarterback hits and coming up with an interception.’

Bills roster in-depth: Running back and fullback

‘Wade was re-signed to a future/reserve contract and is in the exact same situation this year as he was last season. As part of the International Pathways Program, he is exempt from the camp roster, allowing the Bills 81 players as of August 17. The former rugby player is also, once again, exempt from the practice squad if he does not make the final roster. The Bills chose to go that route last year, which made him ineligible to be activated at all. Although he had a couple terrific plays last preseason, including an electrifying 65-yard touchdown run on his first professional football carry, and he works extremely hard and proved he is very serious about football, I expect the exact same thing to happen this year… and a lot of Bills fans shouting that he should have made the final roster.’

Bills DT Star Lotulelei opts out of 2020 season

‘This is a big loss for the Bills defensive line. Now they’ll have to rely on that depth and veteran experience they brought in this offseason to fill the void. Expect Vernon Butler, another former first-round pick and Carolina Panther to play a bigger role this season and also opens the door for new comers.’

Bills TE Tommy Sweeney placed on PUP list with foot injury

‘If Sweeney doesn’t recover and isn’t cleared by team doctors by the end of the preseason, the Bills can move him to the Reserve/PUP list but then he wouldn’t be eligible to play and practice the first six weeks of the regular season.’

Bills DT Star Lotulelei opts out of 2020 season

‘The $4.5 million guaranteed he was set to make this season and the $2.5 million next year will now be pushed to 2021 and 2022. He is now, essentially, under contract for 2021 and 2022 instead of this year and next.’