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‘The Bills’ second round pick (40th overall) in the 1988 NFL Draft is 16th on the all-time NFL rushing list with 12,074 yards, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.’

‘Russell, a 2015 fifth round pick by the Dallas Cowboys out of Purdue, has appeared in 23 games over his three-year career, collecting 20 tackles and three sacks. Last season in Tampa, the 6’ 5”, 267 lb. defensive end started six games for the Buccaneers. He missed two games with a dislocated shoulder, finishing the season with 16 tackles and two sacks.’

‘That one-on-one coaching and communication is something Allen said he not only loves to get, but wants to continue even after rookie minicamp, when the veterans show up, too.’

‘Olstad joins Patrick DiMarco as the only fullbacks on the team’s roster.’

‘“I mean, if we’re playing them that week,” he said Friday when I asked him how much he’ll be paying attention to his 2018 draft counterparts. “The thing is, I don’t really pay attention to the other quarterbacks, I’m paying attention to the defense. I want everybody to succeed except when they’re playing the Buffalo Bills. I’m not up here to say that I want to make sure that everybody fails and I’m the only one to be successful in this class. Obviously, you want to be the most successful in this class to come out. Sam (Darnold) is one of my really good friends; I know he’s with the Jets now and we’re big rivals, but I wish all the success to him and everybody else in this draft class.”’

‘The Bills traded up from 22nd overall to the 16th pick in the NFL Draft to select the 20 year old Edmunds, who is expected to have a major role in the Bills defense. Edmunds totaled 213 tackles, one interception and three forced fumbles in his three seasons at Virginia Tech.’

‘It doesn’t take long to identify Tremaine Edmunds…’.

‘“What we try to do is introduce them more than anything to Day 1 in the NFL, here’s where the training room is, here’s where the locker-room is, so there’s a part that’s on the field, but there’s also a part that is off the field in terms of here’s where you find these resources to help you be the best version of yourself.”’

‘This signing now leaves just the Bills’ top-three picks of the NFL Draft unsigned. This list of players includes quarterback Josh Allen, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips.’

‘Buffalo brings in a few players that will have the potential to fill in some holes on the roster when the season starts in September.’

‘The Buffalo Bills play the Jacksonville Jaguars at home on November 25th. That’s Week 12 of the season, so it’s very possible Josh Allen is the starting quarterback by that point. Ramsey has added at least a little fuel to the fire for that game.’

‘The Bills host the Bengals in the third week in, what will be, a nationally televised game on FOX. That could give Bills fans a chance to thank Andy Dalton in person for his heroics in Week 17 of last season when his late touchdown pass to Tyler Boyd sent the Bills to the playoffs for the first time in 18 years.’

‘McCloud III was drafted in the sixth round with a specialty in the return game and versatility who scored 9 total touchdowns in his three seasons at Clemson. Proehl, drafted in the seventh round, totaled 1,265 yards in his four seasons at North Carolina, including 597 yards in his junior year.’

‘The Bills currently list 78 players on their active roster. That counts each of the team’s eight draft picks, even though none are actually signed to contracts yet. However, that number does not reflect any undrafted free agents. Those should be announced by the club within the next 48 hours, prior to rookie minicamp starting on Friday. Up to 12 UDFAs can be added to get the roster to 90 players, the maximum allowed through the offseason and to bring to training camp.’

‘The Bills are currently carrying six running backs on their roster as they head to rookie minicamp this week and OTAs soon after. LeSean McCoy is the unquestioned starter with Chris Ivory, Marcus Murphy, Travaris Cadet, Taiwan Jones, and Aaron Green behind him.’