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‘Over the course of his eight-year career since being drafted in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft, the 29-year-old has spent time with three different organizations – Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns and the Panthers. In Atlanta, Jones did put up a Pro Bowl caliber season in 2017, where he racked up 138 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, one sack, 10 passes defended and three interceptions.’

‘So, let’s not pretend there is this giant chasm between the two teams. There isn’t. Buffalo has been chasing, but they have also been losing photo finishes. As long as Kansas City has Mahomes and Buffalo has Josh Allen, it will be a tough matchup for both teams. So, stop letting them live rent-free in your heads and let’s see what the Bills are made of. Save the panic for January, that’s when it’s going to be needed.’

‘Jones, 29, has had three other stops in the NFL, starting in Atlanta after being a second round pick by the team back in 2016 and playing there until 2022. During his time in Atlanta, Jones did have his lone Pro Bowl which was in 2017. Early in 2022, Jones was traded to Cleveland where he finished the season before heading to Carolina for this past season.’

‘Cephus, along with Lions teammate safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney, were all suspended for the entirety of last season for placing bets on NFL games. According to USA TODAY, the NFL said that a “league review uncovered no evidence indicating any inside information was used or that any game was compromised in any way.”‘

‘The defensive end will now be under contract for 2025 at a price tag of $13.387 million guaranteed, both in actual base salary and against the salary cap.’

‘According to the agency that represents him, the Bills will sign former Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus, who did not play last season due to a season-long suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy.’

‘Over a four-year career at Mississippi State University, the 5’8”, 185-pound Gore, Jr. rushed for over 4,000 yards, including 1,382 yards in 2022 and 1,181 yards last season. He added 75 catches for 692 yards in the receiving game.’

‘The 24-year-old is the first player with a 1,000-or-more rushing yards at two SEC schools. He was also a Second-Team All-SEC in 2023.’

‘Van Pran-Granger started his final 44 games with the Bulldogs, in those 44 games he helped Georgia to a 42-2 record. Van Pran-Granger was a First Team All-American by ESPN and Sports Illustrated in 2023. He also won the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.’

‘In six seasons at Washington, Ulofoshio collected 251 tackles (153 solo), 15 for loss, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. In 2023 Ulofoshio was a Second Team All-American (PFF), a Third Team All-American (Associated Press), along with being named First Team All-Pac 12.’

‘During his time at Troy, Solomon was First Team All-Sun Belt twice (2023, 2021), he was Third Team All-Sun Belt in 2022, and an All-Sun Belt Honorable mention in 2020.’

‘Grable played five seasons with one of his stops at Jacksonville State before transfering to UCF. While with the Knights started all games in 2022, and 2023. Grable Third-team pick on Pro Football Focus All-AAC team in 2022. He was also named an Honorable Mention offensive lineman pick on All-Big 12 team chosen by league coaches.’

‘Hardy played primarly special teams with the Nittany Lions in his senior season. Hardy earned second-team All-America honors from CBS Sports as a punt returner, named second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media as a return specialist, was a third-team All-Big Ten honoree as a cornerback voted by the coaches and an honorable mention selection voted by the media.’

‘Clayton played rugby over in England joining the NFL Academy in 2019. He then was selected to join the the International Player Pathway (IPP) program. Clayton ran a 4.79 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine. His 40 time was one of the fastest than all offensive linemen who’ve competed at the NFL Combine over the past 10 years.’

‘Bishop doesn’t just represent an on-the-field replacement for Hyde, he’s also one of several Bills picks who have tremendous leadership qualities and skills.’