‘Before Friday, the Bills had no player with any regular-season experience behind the three starters at guard and center.’
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After first wave of free agency, Bills in plus territory on comp-pick scorecard
‘From a compensatory pick standpoint, it’s canceled out by the loss of cornerback Dane Jackson to Carolina for $4.25 million a year, according to Over The Cap analyst Nick Korte. They’re both seventh round-level compensatory signings.’
Bills Mailbag: What does Curtis Samuel’s addition mean for Brandon Beane’s draft plans?
‘No. 2, the Bills need to start planning for Diggs’ departure, perhaps as soon as after the 2024 season. In what’s supposed to be a great year for receivers, finding a potential future No. 1 at the position should be a priority, and that likely requires a first-round pick. After that, load up on the defensive line, which needs depth because of how much coach Sean McDermott prefers to rotate up front. My two draft crushes at receiver are Brian Thomas Jr. of LSU and Adonai Mitchell of Texas, although the chances of Thomas being there at No. 28 aren’t great, and by the time the draft arrives, the same might be said of Mitchell.’
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‘The defensive tackle joins the Bills following stints with the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers. Johnson stands in at 6-feet-4-inches tall and about 315 pounds which makes him a likely candidate to play at 1-tech behind DaQuan Jones, a player he knows extremely well.’
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‘The Buffalo Bills defensive tackle reported on Twitter/X on Saturday that the Bills would be signing fellow defensive tackle Austin Johnson to their roster later today.’
Bills sign two FAs —DL Johnson, OL Clapp— each to one-year deals
‘Johnson, a versatile defensive lineman, is set to enter his age-30 season and will slot into a depth role behind Buffalo’s two incumbent starters, Jones and Ed Oliver. Johnson’s multifaceted skillset allows him to play inside and potentially outside at defensive end in odd-front formations.’
Bills add to defensive tackle depth with versatile veteran Austin Johnson
‘Johnson will turn 30 years old in May and has made 241 tackles and eight sacks over eight NFL seasons with the Titans, New York Giants and the last two with the Los Angeles Chargers. At 6-foot-4, 314 pounds, Johnson has started all 42 games played over the last three seasons.’
Report: Bills signing defensive lineman Austin Johnson
‘The report was later confirmed by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, who says it’s a one-year deal worth up to $4 million.’