Minicamp is officially underway for the Buffalo Bills, and today’s edition of Bills links has all your coverage on the newest members of the team. Check out the latest from day 1 for the 2019 NFL Draft rookies with updates on Ed Oliver, Cody Ford, Tyree Jackson and much more. Buffalo Bills rookie camp 2019: 7 observations on Ed Oliver, Cody Ford and more | NewYorkUpstate.com Ed Oliver, Cody Ford and Duke Williams make Bills debut on practice field. Joe B: 5 observations from Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp - WKBW The Buffalo Bills returned to the field to see their rookies participate in practice for the first time. What stood out? 7ABC's Joe Buscaglia brings you his observation from their first day on the job. Rookie minicamp thoughts on Oliver, Jackson and more - The Bills Beat with Joe B. and Matthew Fairburn | Free Listening on SoundCloud The Buffalo Bills saw their rookies practice for the first time in 2019. McDermott: Can't get too high or low on any players at rookie minicamp | WGR 550 SportsRadio Plus video of today's first practice from WGR. Who is attending Bills rookie minicamp? | WGR 550 SportsRadio A complete rundown of this weekend's roster. Christian Wade enters Bills camp looking to do what few rugby players have achieved — make the NFL roster – The Athletic When the Bills hold rookie minicamp Friday, Wade will be the oldest one there after leaving a prolific rugby career in England behind. (Subscription required.) Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen believes team is ‘very close’ to being contender - newyorkupstate.com Josh Allen thinks the Bills have had a productive offseason. Buffalo Bills first-round pick Ed Oliver visits Pancho Billa in hospice (video) - newyorkupstate.com Ed Oliver made a stop to see Pancho Billa ahead of Bills rookie minicamp. Despite going undrafted, Tyree Jackson made ‘informed’ decision. Here’s how – The Buffalo News "In the end, Tyree Jackson popped the cork of a champagne bottle and allowed himself to celebrate." (Subscription required.) For the Bills, the number one defense is the goal. Here's the path. | Cover 1 The Buffalo Bills' defense made a massive improvement from Sean McDermott's first year to his second year as head coach. Erik breaks down areas where the Bills' defense can continue to improve, the impact rookie Ed Oliver will have, and how they can attain their goal of being the best defense in the NFL. Bills top draft pick Ed Oliver visits Pancho Billa in hospice – The Buffalo News Bills top draft pick Ed Oliver visited super fan Ezra Pancho Billa Castro on Tuesday in Houston, according to a video clip posted on Oliver’s Instagram account. Buffalo Bills’ Frank Gore bound to wear gold jacket; LeSean McCoy has chance, says Gil Brandt - newyorkupstate.com The Bills' 2019 backfield may feature two future Hall of Fame backs. Bills TE Dawson Knox going to be a mismatch in NFL? His former coach thinks so - newyorkupstate.com Knox ran a 4.51 unofficial 40-yard dash at his Ole Miss pro day. Ed Reed shines light on why Rex Ryan defense failed in Buffalo – Bills Mafia — #BillsMafia "Most players and coaches in professional sports consider interviewing with the media a necessary evil of the business. But every once in awhile an interview comes along where raw truths may reveal themselves in the most interesting manner." Buffalo Bills minicamp: Sean McDermott on Tyree Jackson, Shaq Lawson - Cover 1 Prior to the start of the Buffalo Bills’ rookie minicamp, head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media to discuss UDFA QB Tyree Jackson, Shaq Lawson among other topics of note. Tyree Jackson shows no signs of regret over joining Bills as undrafted free agent – The Buffalo News "Sean McDermott did his part to try to keep Jackson’s profile as low as possible, even if he was the biggest topic of the gathering of rookies and try-out players at One Bills Drive." Featured on Buffalo Rumblings Bills Links, 5/10: A busy day at One Bills Drive - Buffalo Rumblings Retirements and signings cap a busy day for the Bills. Former Buffalo Bills tight end Lee Smith visiting team for possible reunion - Buffalo Rumblings. The eight-year veteran would add some wisdom to the tight end room. Scouting reports, path to the roster for all the Buffalo Bills’ 2019 undrafted free agents - Buffalo Rumblings Read up on the newest Bills.<doc-sep>With the Buffalo Bills’ 2019 NFL Draft class in Orchard Park this weekend for rookie minicamp, the majority of the group is now under contract as they arrive and sign deals, the team announced. Defensive tackle Ed Oliver, offensive tackle Cody Ford, running back Devin Singletary, linebacker Vosean Joseph, safety JaQuan Johnson, defensive end Darryl Johnson Jr., and tight end Tommy Sweeney have all signed their rookie deals. Only tight end Dawson Knox, selected in the third round, has yet to sign. It won’t be long before the full set is complete. According to Aaron Wilson’s tweet and the Houston Chronicle, Oliver’s fully guaranteed contract will pay him $19.675 million—with the Bills capable of exercising the fifth-year option on the ninth overall pick. He received a $12.329 million signing bonus. Officially official. We’ve signed seven of our eight 2019 Draft picks: https://t.co/KCHx0Yt4fJ pic.twitter.com/bX6mwjflw0 — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 9, 2019 Additionally, the Bills announced several undrafted free-agent signings: Texas A&M LB Tyrel Dodson Iowa WR Nick Easley Charlotte LB Juwan Foggie Northwestern OL Blake Hance Buffalo QB Tyree Jackson Buffalo CB Cam Lewis Illinois K Chase McLaughlin West Virginia WR David Sills V The Bills still have a pair of spots open for UDFA signings following this weekend’s rookie minicamp. We also added this nugget:<doc-sep>NFL Agent Eloy Vazquez tweeted on Sunday that tight end Moral Stephens has signed with the Buffalo Bills. Stephens was invited to the team’s rookie minicamp this past week and must have made an impression for him to be signed. The Buffalo Bills have been looking to upgrade the tight-end position all offseason. Following the release of Charles Clay, the Bills signed Tyler Kroft and Jake Fisher. During the 2019 NFL Draft, Buffalo selected two tight ends in Dawson Knox (3rd round) and Tommy Sweeney (7th round). Moral Stephens is the latest addition who will be competing with many news faces at his position group in addition to holdover Jason Croom. The former Florida Gators tight end spent five years in school, but saw limited time on the field. Only playing in his final three years, Stephens appeared in 23 games as a tight end and 17 more on special teams and reserve tight end. With Florida, Stephens caught 15 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. Stephens appeared twice on the SEC Academic Honor Roll.<doc-sep>
The Buffalo Bills have completed rookie minicamp, and there are plenty of updates on the newest members of the club. Today’s links include rookie interviews, some additional signing information, features on Duke Williams and much more. Cody Ford: "Amazing Getting Back on the Field" - BuffaloBills.com “OL Cody Ford addressed the media to discuss his Rookie Minicamp experience.” Buffalo Bills to sign UAB DL Quindarius Thagard following rookie minicamp tryout - newyorkupstate.com A second rookie minicamp tryout player will be joining the Bills. Buffalo Bills sign TE Moral Stephens following rookie minicamp tryout - newyorkupstate.com Stephens was one of 36 players invited to Buffalo's rookie minicamp tryout. Bills’ Duke Williams sees red when a defender is near: ‘I’m not sparing nobody’ - newyorkupstate.com Williams is hoping to be the Bills’ new enforcer in the passing game. Singletary had "a lot of fun" his first day on the job | WGR 550 SportsRadio Bills’ RB says there's a lot of work to do. Devin Singletary: "Keep Working Hard" - BuffaloBills.com “Rookie Running Back Devin Singletary addressed the media following practice topics include; rookie minicamp, learning from veterans, and competing on the football field.” [BN] Blitz newsletter: Did the Bills get the steal of draft weekend? – The Buffalo News "By now you've probably heard the gist of the David Sills story." Dawson Knox: "It Was a Surreal Moment" - BuffaloBills.com “TE Dawson Knox addressed the media to discuss being drafted and his Rookie Minicamp experience.” Buffalo Bills WR Duke Williams humbled, knows he 'could've gave it away' - Cover 1 After a rocky road, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams says that he is cherishing his opportunity to play in the NFL again at the 2019 rookie minicamp, acknowledging that he could've thrown everything away. Bills rookie camp: 5 observations about Tyree Jackson, Duke Williams and other rookies – The Athletic It was a blustery two hours of practice, but Jackson showed off the arm strength everyone raved about during the pre-draft process. (Subscription required.) Featured on Buffalo Rumblings The Buffalo Bills added a ton of “Process” in the 2019 NFL Draft - Buffalo Rumblings The Bills drafted a certain type, and that type is called "Process.” Billieve Podcast: RB competition, Ziggy Ansah, Shaq Lawson - Buffalo Rumblings Recapping another newsy week from One Bills Drive. Circling the Wagons podcast: Buffalo Bills Josh Allen & Super Cade with Lyndsey D’Arcangelo of the Athletic - Buffalo Rumblings The Athletic’s Lyndsey D’Arcangelo discusses relationship between Bills’ QB Josh Allen and Super Cade. Buffalo Bills unveil logo commemorating franchise’s 60th anniversary - Buffalo Rumblings The team could wear the logo as patches on jerseys this year.