‘Along with Cephus and Moore, Lions wideouts Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill were suspended for six games, while Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney also earned a suspension that would last for at least the entire 2023 season.’
BillsBeat - April 29, 2024
Buffalo Bills seventh-round NFL Draft pick Travis Clayton has never played a game of competitive American football but the 6ft 7ins Basingstoke Behemoth is ready to BREAK America
‘Weighing in at 21st 9lb, 6ft 7in Clayton is in good shape for a big man. He recently ran the 40 metre dash in 4.79 seconds — the fastest time recorded by Bills scouts for an offensive lineman in the last decade.’
Former Godby, Troy star Javon Solomon should bolster Buffalo Bills defense on the edge
‘Solomon, listed at 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds, had a nation-best 16 sacks last season and finished his career with a school-record 33 sacks. His sack total at Troy surpassed that of former Troy star and future Pro Football Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware, who had 27.5 from 2001-04.’
Frank Gore Had Fired-Up Message After Son Joins Bills as Undrafted Free Agent
‘The elder Gore took to Instagram to support his son, posting a picture of Gore Jr. in Bills gear along with the caption, “HERE WE GO WE COMING.”’
Report: Bills to sign former Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus
‘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.’
Report: Bills to sign Frank Gore, Jr. as undrafted free agent
‘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.’
Bills' Keon Coleman talks coats and cookies, keeps social media buzzing
‘First, he talked about the importance of buying winter coats out of season, which is no small thing when it comes to Western New York winters. He did play two seasons at Michigan State, so the transition from Florida will not come as a complete surprise.’
BillsBeat - April 28, 2024
Bills select running back Ray Davis in fourth round
‘He was the first player in SEC history to have 1,000-yard seasons at two schools. He’s coming off a year when he ran for 1,129 yards and 14 touchdowns on 199 carries.’
Bills take Georgia center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger in fifth round of NFL draft
‘A 6-foot-4, 315-pounder, Van Pran-Granger started his final 44 games at center for Georgia, during which time the Bulldogs went 42-2. A two-time team captain, he was chosen as a first-team All-American by ESPN and Sports Illustrated in 2023, and a second-team Associated Press All-American.’
Bills add linebacker depth in fifth round with Edefuan Ulofoshio
‘Ulofoshio was a sixth-year senior for the Huskies who started at middle linebacker. He entered college as a walk-on but was voted a team captain as a senior. He does not have a huge frame at 6-foot and 236 pounds, but he ran a fast time at the NFL scouting combine (4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash). He also had the best vertical jump (39.5 inches) and the best broad jump (10 feet, 9 inches) among linebackers at the combine.’
At No. 168, Buffalo Bills draft Troy edge rusher Javon Solomon
‘Solomon, 23, led Football Bowl Subdivision last year with 16 sacks. He first met with Bills officials at the Senior Bowl in January.’
Tending to trenches, Bills select offensive tackle Tylan Grable in draft
‘Grable, 24, started his college career at Jacksonville State, arriving in 2018, but he redshirted that year. He stayed at Jacksonville State through 2021 before transferring to UCF.’
Buffalo Bills select Penn State CB Daequan Hardy in sixth round
‘A one-year starter for the Nittany Lions, the 5-foot-9, 179-pound Hardy lined up as the nickel cornerback in former defensive coordinator Manny Diaz’s scheme. Hardy led Penn State in both interceptions and passes defended in 2023, finishing with two and nine, respectively. His best path to a roster spot in Buffalo, however, may come as a punt returner. He became the first player in Penn State history to return two punts for touchdowns in the same game, which he did this past season against UMass, and finished with an average of 14.6 yards per return in 2023 (17 attempts for 248 yards). He’s also played on coverage units.’
Bills add English prospect Travis Clayton as developmental final pick
‘Clayton, 23, is a 6-foot-7, 303-pounder from England. He was one of 16 players selected to participate in the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program, which was established in 2017 and aims to provide elite athletes from around the world the chance to earn a spot on an NFL roster. The goal is to increase the number of international players in the league. Former Bills running back Christian Wade was part of the program from 2019 to 2021, although he never appeared in a regular-season game.’
Buffalo Bills begin to add UDFAs to roster after NFL draft
‘The group of UDFAs at the moment is headlined by Frank Gore Jr., whose father Frank Gore played for the Bills in 2019.’