‘”You don’t take that decision lightly, and it doesn’t mean that it’s the perfect decision but when we did sign Connor last year we did say, ‘hey, this is a guy that could be a future center for us when his number’s called. We didn’t know at that time that we’d call it this time but Connor has welcomed the opportunity and he’ll get his chance once we start lining up,” Beane said.’
BillsBeat - March 25, 2024
BillsBeat - March 24, 2024
Signing of Will Clapp gives Bills a backup at guard, center with NFL experience
‘Before Friday, the Bills had no player with any regular-season experience behind the three starters at guard and center.’
After first wave of free agency, Bills in plus territory on comp-pick scorecard
‘From a compensatory pick standpoint, it’s canceled out by the loss of cornerback Dane Jackson to Carolina for $4.25 million a year, according to Over The Cap analyst Nick Korte. They’re both seventh round-level compensatory signings.’
Bills Mailbag: What does Curtis Samuel's addition mean for Brandon Beane's draft plans?
‘No. 2, the Bills need to start planning for Diggs’ departure, perhaps as soon as after the 2024 season. In what’s supposed to be a great year for receivers, finding a potential future No. 1 at the position should be a priority, and that likely requires a first-round pick. After that, load up on the defensive line, which needs depth because of how much coach Sean McDermott prefers to rotate up front. My two draft crushes at receiver are Brian Thomas Jr. of LSU and Adonai Mitchell of Texas, although the chances of Thomas being there at No. 28 aren’t great, and by the time the draft arrives, the same might be said of Mitchell.’
Austin Johnson joins Buffalo Bills thanks to ‘best recruiter’ out there (5 things to know)
‘The defensive tackle joins the Bills following stints with the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers. Johnson stands in at 6-feet-4-inches tall and about 315 pounds which makes him a likely candidate to play at 1-tech behind DaQuan Jones, a player he knows extremely well.’
DaQuan Jones, NFL insider? Buffalo Bills DT breaks news, says team is adding DT to roster
‘The Buffalo Bills defensive tackle reported on Twitter/X on Saturday that the Bills would be signing fellow defensive tackle Austin Johnson to their roster later today.’
Bills sign two FAs —DL Johnson, OL Clapp— each to one-year deals
‘Johnson, a versatile defensive lineman, is set to enter his age-30 season and will slot into a depth role behind Buffalo’s two incumbent starters, Jones and Ed Oliver. Johnson’s multifaceted skillset allows him to play inside and potentially outside at defensive end in odd-front formations.’
Bills add to defensive tackle depth with versatile veteran Austin Johnson
‘Johnson will turn 30 years old in May and has made 241 tackles and eight sacks over eight NFL seasons with the Titans, New York Giants and the last two with the Los Angeles Chargers. At 6-foot-4, 314 pounds, Johnson has started all 42 games played over the last three seasons.’
Report: Bills signing defensive lineman Austin Johnson
‘The report was later confirmed by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, who says it’s a one-year deal worth up to $4 million.’
BillsBeat - March 23, 2024
Ryan O'Halloran: After changes, these five Bills should be captains
‘McDermott should name five captains (eight is too many), a core of players who know how the Bills operate, know what the coaches want from them and know what it takes to at least win the AFC East.’
Bills fans have major sticker shock with PSLs of up to $50K for club seats
‘Several fans who were some of the first to tour the new Stadium Experience Center and asked not to be identified, along with others posting on social media, have said they were presented with prices between $15,000 to $50,000 per seat for PSLs in the club sections.’
Buffalo Bills add versatile OL, popular meme to roster (4 things to know)
‘In addition to his experience, Clapp brings versatility to Buffalo’s roster. The majority of his playing time has come at center in his NFL career, but Clapp can also play both guard spots. With his ability to play three spots on the offensive line, Clapp has a good chance of landing a backup spot on the Bills’ roster.’
Buffalo Bills shore up interior offensive line depth by signing Will Clapp to 1-year contract
‘Listed at 6-foot-5 and 311 pounds, Clapp’s addition provides experienced depth to a line that’s in transition after the Bills released starting center Mitch Morse in a salary cap-saving move in early March. Buffalo also lost backup center Ryan Bates by trading him to Chicago this offseason.’
Bills sign offensive lineman Will Clapp to one-year deal
‘Clapp has primarily been a backup swing interior offensive lineman throughout his career, playing 65 games, starting 21, including eleven last season for the Chargers.’
Bills sign offensive lineman Will Clapp to 1-year deal
‘Clapp, who has experience at both guard and center, adds depth to a Bills interior offensive line that moves forward without center Mitch Morse (released, signed with Jaguars) and versatile backup Ryan Bates (traded to Bears).’