‘Morris is a big part of special teams as well, playing 82% of special-teams snaps last season, and 75% of special-teams snaps the year before. He had a key block on receiver Deonte Harty’s 96-yard punt return touchdown in Week 18, which teammates were quick to note. Reggie Gilliam even said Morris had two blocks on the play.’
Archives for March 2024
Bills Mailbag: What’s a bigger draft priority – wide receiver or edge defender?
‘Free agency is going to have a major say in that, Gerry, but right now, my answer is receiver. I suspect it will stay that way, too. With the top three receivers who were set to become free agents either getting franchise tagged (Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman) or re-signing with their old team (Mike Evans), the outlook for Gabe Davis has improved. If he gets a big offer from another team, it will be hard for the Bills to match it, which I would advise against, anyway. That makes receiver both a short- and long-term need, because the Bills need to groom a replacement for Stefon Diggs soon, too.’
3 former pre-draft visitors Buffalo Bills could target in NFL free agency 2024
‘DJ Chark could be playing for his fourth team in four seasons in 2024. Originally drafted by the Jaguars (2018-2021), Chark has played for the Detroit Lions (2022) and Carolina Panthers (2023) over the past two seasons. The 27-year-old played in a bad offense, but still posted a respectable 35-525-5 stat line. Chark’s best season came back in 2019 (73-1,008-8), but teams that miss out on top targets at receiver could make a play for Chark.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Free agent running back Derrick Henry makes sense for Bills
‘Henry led the NFL with 280 carries last year, but his 4.2-yard average was tied for the lowest of his eight-year career. But at a listed 6-foot-3 and 247 pounds, he remains difficult to bring down.’
Free agency preview: Gabe Davis could benefit from franchise tag
‘Three of the top five receivers who were set to hit the market now are off-limits. Mike Evans re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Franchise tags were applied to Indianapolis’ Michael Pittman and Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins.’
Buffalo Bills receive compensatory pick for Tremaine Edmunds, but not the one they expected
‘Buffalo, meanwhile, was awarded a fourth round selection, pick No. 133, for losing losing Edmunds.’
2024 NFL Draft: Full list of Buffalo Bills picks following compensatory picks being awarded
‘Following the NFL awarding compensatory picks for this year’s draft, here is a look at all of the Bills’ selections.’
Bills re-sign Taylor Rapp, Quintin Morris, get fourth-round compensatory pick
‘Rapp re-signed on a three-year contract worth $10.625 million, with $4.85 million guaranteed and a $2 million signing bonus. He joined the Bills on a one-year deal last season, making 50 tackles in 16 games and four starts.’
Ranking the best Bills free agent signings in franchise history
‘1. Cookie Gilchrist, 1962.’
Buffalo Bills sign Taylor Rapp to a 3-year contract extension in rebuilding depleted secondary
‘The 26-year-old Rapp will now have the opportunity to take over a starting role after spending much of last season as a backup behind the veteran tandem of Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde. Buffalo released Poyer on Wednesday as part of a major salary cap-related purge of players, and Hyde is contemplating retirement after completing the final year of his contract.’
Bills’ Josh Allen blames ripped pants for mad dash from girlfriend Hailee Steinfeld’s side in Paris
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“My pants ripped at dinner,” Allen wrote in a post on X. “Didn’t want cheeks out… I love Paris.”‘
Bills sign safety Taylor Rapp to three-year contract
‘Rapp joined the Bills last offseason after spending the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Rams. In 16 games played for Buffalo in 2023, the 26-year-old started four games at safety, registering 50 total tackles, two passes defended, 0.5 sacks and an interception.’
Bills re-sign tight end Quintin Morris to one-year deal
‘Morris’ contract was set to expire, but since he only has two accrued NFL seasons, he was an Exclusive Rights Free Agent. That means the Bills only had to offer him a minimum salary for a third-year player to retain his rights.’
Opinion: 2024 State of the Bills: Cornerback
‘The Bills will reportedly restructure Douglas’ contract to save approximately $2.5 million against this year‘s salary cap. He will be 30 years old in August and under contract for one more season so it will be interesting to see exactly how that restructure looks.’
Bills awarded compensatory draft pick after losing Tremaine Edmunds in free agency
‘Compensatory picks are awarded based on the number and value of qualifying free agents a team signed or lost the previous offseason. The exact process for awarding picks has never been revealed publicly by the NFL, but it centers on a formula based on salary, playing time and postseason honors.’