‘The team announced they’ve inked the Abbotsford Senior Secondary School grad to a one-year deal on Friday (May 3) morning.’
BillsBeat - May 4, 2024
Bills sign WR Chase Claypool, DE Dawuane Smoot and LB Deion Jones to 1-year contracts
‘In a continuing need to upgrade their receiving corps after trading star Stefon Diggs and losing Gabe Davis in free agency, Claypool has a chance to make an impact in a revamped group. The Bills have added Curtis Samuel, Mack Hollins, Quintez Cephus and used their top pick (33rd) on Florida State WR Keon Coleman.’
Bills add wide receiver Chase Claypool on 1-year deal
‘Claypool, 25, has been with three teams over the past two years, most recently with the Miami Dolphins after the Chicago Bears traded him in October. Early in the 2023 season, Claypool expressed frustration with how he was being used in the Bears’ offense, and he was then inactive for multiple games before being traded to Miami, where he caught four passes in nine games.’
Bills sign veteran Chase Claypool to one-year contract as team adds to revamped WR corps
‘He made a quick impact in Pittsburgh as a rookie, but has since seen his production wane with each passing season and has bounced around the league over the last two years.’
Bills rookie Keon Coleman's hilarious response to what he does outside of football may have won Buffalo over
‘That personality also showed when he initially met with the Bills at the NFL Combine earlier this offseason. In a room full of front office decision-makers including head coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane, Coleman’s was endearing.’
Keon Coleman Likely Won Bills Over With Hilarious Quip During NFL Combine Interview
‘A video of of Coleman’s pre-draft interview with Buffalo was shared online, and he had the whole room laughing with a joke in which he mocked his own golf skills.’
Bills sign three free agents to one-year contracts
‘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.’
Opinion: Eviction notice
‘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.’
Instant Reaction: Reward greater than risk for Buffalo Bills as they sign WR Chase Claypool
‘Claypool burst onto the scene during his first two years, catching 121 catches for 1,733 yards and 11 touchdowns. But after a less prominent role in the Steelers offense during his third season, Pittsburgh traded the disgruntled wide receiver to the Bears. It didn’t work out in Chicago, and he was eventually traded yet again to Miami. Claypool played just nine games with the Dolphins and caught four passes.’
Buffalo Bills sign 3 free-agents to one year deals
‘Claypool, who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, played two and a half seasons in Pittsburgh before being traded to Chicago in 2022. Claypool played half of last season with Chicago before being traded to the Miami Dolphins for a late-round pick swap. He played nine games with the Dolphins, and finished the 2023 season with 77 yards and one touchdown catch.’
Bills fans are donating to charity supported by WR Keon Coleman
‘Some fans donated in increments of $33, in honor of him being the No. 33 overall pick in last week’s draft. Others who were feeling more generous donated $78.89, which is how much Coleman said it cost to buy the Macy’s puffer coat he wore during Saturday’s introductory news conference which went viral.’
Bills announce three free agent signings to one-year deals
‘The Bills announced three free agent signings on Friday, inking WR Chase Claypool, LB Deion Jones and DE Dawuane Smoot to one-year deals.’
BillsBeat - May 3, 2024
Terrel Bernard ready to continue his rise for Buffalo Bills
‘“I came back around 226, 227,” he said last month as the Bills started voluntary offseason workouts. “I’m working out around there right now, and seeing how I feel with that.” Can a pound or two really make a difference? “Sometimes there is, yeah. I think, for me, it is,” Bernard said. “When I’m a little bit heavier, I feel a little stronger. It doesn’t really affect my speed as much or my quickness as much, but I do feel a little bit stronger. If I can keep that weight on throughout the whole year, I’d be happy with that.”’
Buffalo Bills adding former Pro Bowl linebacker to roster on one-year deal
‘On Thursday, it was announced that Buffalo was signing Deion Jones to a one-year deal. Jones, 29, was a second round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft. In his first two seasons, Jones looked like a future star at the position.’
Bills sign veteran LB Deion Jones
‘Bolstering the team’s positional depth behind its two incumbent starters was one of Bills general manager Brandon Beane’s missions this offseason. And now, with Jones, as well as fifth-round rookie Edefuan Ulofoshio, second-year pros Dorian Williams and Baylon Spector, and veteran Nicholas Morrow, the Bills have made a position of strength even stronger.’