Buffalo Rumblinks, 3/21: Bills sign versatile safety Mike Edwards

Plus, get to know Casey Toohill, Buffalo’s newest edge rusher

With safety Jordan Poyer departing for the Miami Dolphins and fellow safety Micah Hyde mulling retirement, the Buffalo Bills were looking at a revamped safety rotation for the 2024 NFL season.

On Wednesday, the Bills made a move in free agency to replace Hyde’s center field role on defense, signing safety Mike Edwards away from the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining what Edwards can bring to Buffalo’s secondary as a versatile defensive back.

Bills sign safety Mike Edwards

Edwards, a six-year NFL veteran, brings outstanding credentials to Buffalo and can be slotted in alongside Taylor Rapp as the starters at the safety position. Edwards has demonstrated his ball-hawking skills, recording eight regular-season interceptions over the past four years, and adding three interceptions in 11 career postseason contests. Last year, Edwards started the final five regular-season games and all four playoff games, including a 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.

• Bills find starting-caliber center fielder at safety in signing Mike Edwards – Buffalo News
• Buffalo Bills add ball hawk with second most defensive TDs since 2021 (5 things to know) – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills sign safety with two Super Bowl rings: What to know – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills add to secondary, sign ex-Chiefs safety Mike Edwards – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
• Bills sign safety Mike Edwards to one-year deal – WGR 550
• Bills sign safety Mike Edwards to one-year deal – BuffaloBills.com
• Mike Edwards: “I Can Be A Part Of Something Special On This Defense” | BuffaloBills.com
• 1-on-1 With Safety Mike Edwards! | BuffaloBills.com

Buffalo brings in edge rusher Casey Toohill

Get to know the newest member of the Bills’ defensive line, Casey Toohill, who’s coming off a career-high five sacks in 2023 with the Washington Commanders.

• Bills sign defensive end Casey Toohill – Buffalo News
• Bills sign edge rusher coming off career year to one-year contract – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills sign defensive end Casey Toohill – WGR 550
• Buffalo Bills sign DE coming off of career-year with Commanders (4 things to know) – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills sign DE Casey Toohill to one-year contract – BuffaloBills.com

Resetting Buffalo’s roster after initial wave of free agency

A look at the current holes on Buffalo’s roster after the initial wave of free agency, and potential fits for the Bills to sign or go after in the NFL Draft.

• Bills roster has holes after free agency: Here are players they could sign or draft – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills roster reset: Where Buffalo stands with cap space and what other needs remain – The Athletic (subscription required)

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