‘Because the spring construction season is already underway, the Bills are under the gun to begin building the stadium. If the stadium deal gets final approval Thursday, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said, the Bills could begin work on the new stadium this week.’
BillsBeat - May 3, 2023
Bills sign DT Ford to one-year deal
‘Following the signing of Ford, the Bills remain without a defensive tackle under contract beyond the upcoming season, including former first-round pick Ed Oliver, who had his fifth-year option picked up by the team last offseason. Previously this offseason, the Bills welcomed back Jordan Phillips on a one-year deal, while Buffalo also has DTs DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle with one year remaining on their respective contracts.’
Former Seahawk DT Poona Ford signs with Bills
‘But after four solid seasons with Seattle, he didn’t appear to benefit from the team’s switch to a 3-4 last season, which had him playing more as an end instead of nose tackle.’
Bills Address Post-NFL Draft Need By Signing DT Poona Ford
‘The signing comes after general manager Brandon Beane on Saturday lamented not having a chance to use one of his six draft picks on a defensive tackle. Beane then said he anticipated using what limited space he had under the salary cap to address the position.’
Bills boost defensive line, reach deal with Poona Ford
‘By signing Ford after May 1, he will not count in the team’s compensatory pick formula. The Bills are anticipating receiving a compensatory third-round pick in 2024 for losing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to the Chicago Bears in free agency.’
NFL free agency 2023: Bills signing Poona Ford to one-year deal, DT turned down higher offers, per report
‘Ford, just 27 years old, has 83 quarterback pressures across the last three seasons — which was the the most on the Seattle Seahawks in that span. He had three sacks and seven quarterback hits playing at defensive tackle last season.’
Bills sign defensive tackle Poona Ford to one-year deal
‘Ford has spent his entire playing career with the Seattle Seahawks after being signed as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Texas in 2018. Over the course of his five seasons in the NFL, Ford has played in 76 games, starting 64 of them, making 181 combined tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 27 quarterback hits, 7.5 sacks and one forced fumble.’
Opinion: Bills' draft didn't go as hoped
‘I’m still concerned about the depth chart at wide receiver once you get past Stefon Diggs, but they did add a weapon that should help the Bills offense. That is what I’m holding on to regarding the selection of tight end Dalton Kincaid.’
Bills sign DT Poona Ford to one-year contract
‘Ford spent five years with the Seahawks, where he totaled 181 tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 27 quarterback hits, 7.5 sacks, four passes defended, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.’
Erie County Legislature expected to vote on Bills stadium deal
‘If all the proper documents are ratified by the county legislature, ground is expected to be broken this season, wrapping up in 2026.’
Bills sign DT Poona Ford to 1-year deal
‘An undrafted free agent out of Texas in 2018, Ford became a full-time starter in 2019 and recorded a career-high three sacks in 2022.’
Bills sign veteran DT Poona Ford
‘Ford, 27, is a five-year veteran who has spent his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks after they signed him as an undrafted rookie. All Ford did was become a full-time starter by his second NFL season. A fireplug of a defensive tackle at 5-11, 310 pounds, Ford is a run stuffer by trade and has 20 tackles for loss over his last three seasons with seven sacks.’
Bills' Day 3 draft picks hope to make immediate impact
‘”It was crazy,” Shorter said. “I feel like draft day is just insane because you are sitting around, basically waiting the whole time. But I literally watched every single pick, so everyone who went before me, I feel like that was just fueling my fire. And finally, I put my phone down and got that phone call and I was just super excited. I started screaming, thanking God.”‘
BillsBeat - May 2, 2023
Mark Gaughan: Onus is on Bills' coaching staff to make it work at middle linebacker
‘It was a bad draft for linebackers. The Bills picked one in the third round, Dorian Williams of Tulane. He’s a super-fast, weak-side linebacker who is 227 pounds and is going to need development time. Might he adjust to the middle down the road? Sure. But it’s hard to imagine him challenging for the middle job this year.’
Latavius Murray excited to bring 'different element' to Bills' running game
‘“Obviously, it’s been a team that’s been contending for the past few years. I think we have an opportunity to compete for a championship, so that’s first and foremost,” Murray said on a video conference call about what attracted him to the Bills. “Then growing up just a few hours from here, I think it’s just really cool to be able to come back to the state of New York and play football, especially at this stage of my career.”’