Buffalo Rumblinks, 4/8: Bills adding veteran OT La’el Collins

Plus, why the Bills moved on from WR Stefon Diggs.

The Buffalo Bills reportedly bolstered their depth at the offensive tackle position by bringing in veteran offense lineman La’el Collins late last week, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by discussing the latest addition to Buffalo’s offensive line.

Bills adding OT La’el Collins

The Buffalo Bills are bringing in offensive tackle La’el Collins on a one-year deal, adding more depth along their offensive line. Collins, 30, has appeared in 89 games (86 starts) during his NFL career. Most of his time has been spent at right tackle, but Collins hasn’t played since the 2022 season when he played in and started 15 games for the Cincinnati Bengals.

• Source: Bills agree to terms with OT La’el Collins on one-year deal – Buffalo News
• Reports: Bills sign tackle La’el Collins to one-year deal – WGR 550
• Bills sign veteran OT La’el Collins to one-year deal, agent says – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
• Buffalo Bills sign offensive lineman with over 80 career starts (5 things to know) – newyorkupstate.com

Why the Bills moved on from WR Stefon Diggs?

We dissect why general manager Brandon Beane felt the time was right to ship away talented WR Stefon Diggs, find out which rival AFC squad had zero chance of acquiring Diggs, and explore how the Texans are wiping out the final three years of Diggs’ contract, meaning Buffalo will receive a second-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft in exchange for one season of Diggs in Houston.

• Why the Bills moved Stefon Diggs, plus how the deal went down. – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Buffalo Bills reportedly allowed Stefon Diggs to seek trade from all but one rival team – newyorkupstate.com
• Texans’ Stefon Diggs can become free agent after 2024 season in new deal: Sources – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Sources: Texans wipe out final three seasons on Stefon Diggs’ deal – ESPN

Even more Bills News

We discuss whether the Bills will pick up the fifth-year option on DE Greg Rousseau, identify potential tight end targets for Buffalo to go after late in the NFL Draft, and more!

• Bills mailbag: Fifth-year options, play-clock reviews and wrestling – Buffalo News
• NFL draft preview: Day 3 blocking tight end could be on Bills’ radar – Buffalo News
• Erik Brady: Buffalo Bills’ iconic logo charges into 50th anniversary – Buffalo News

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