Not a member? He appeared in 52 games with nine starts. Overall, Jefferson has 7.5 career sacks in 39 games since the Seahawks traded up to draft him in the fifth round in 2016 out of Maryland. It is nothing new for Jefferson. Third down, I like kicking inside.". Sorry to see him go. Look out! Quinton Jefferson signed a 2 year, $13,500,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $3,000,000 signing bonus, $6,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,750,000. Dawkins welcomed new Sabres winger Taylor Hall to the "greatest sports city in the world.". This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Butler will get a two-year contract for roughly $16 million that can be worth up to $18 million, according to Rapoport. He did not look in sync with his receivers from the start, writes Jay Skurski. Jefferson can earn up to $750,000 in per game bonuses in 2020 and $500,000 in 2021. Ravens' Lamar Jackson appears more one-dimensional, Washington's QB situation: What's next for Allen, Smith and Haskins, Fixing Lions QB Matthew Stafford? They also have no excuses for what transpired Tuesday night in Nashville. Former Seahawks DE Quinton Jefferson Strikes Deal with Bills. Poor Vegas can’t sniff the playoffs yet someone talks Trash. The Buffalo Bills’ offense could use better production from the running game. The additions of Jefferson and Butler come after Buffalo lost defensive tackle Jordan Phillips to the Arizona Cardinals in the early stages of free agency. The Bills are scheduled to fly to Nashville on Monday after having their final practice Sunday. Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. PIT? "But if you're just talking about playing the run, I feel like I can play the run at any position," he said. Week 6 props: Garrett set for big game vs. In the eyes of some Seahawks fans, Jefferson's departure was a bad loss. You have permission to edit this article. "I think it keeps a lot of guys fresh and it keeps you at your best ball," Jefferson said Thursday during a Zoom conference with reporters. It starts with taking care of his feet, Vikings' Alexander Mattison ready to step in for injured Dalvin Cook, How Le'Veon Bell ouster affects Jets' locker room and future cap, Biggest Week 6 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Baker Mayfield, Dalvin Cook, Cam Newton and more, Quiet playcalls, eating alone and more trash-talking: Here's what NFL game day feels like in 2020, 'A student of everything': What a 26-year-old Bill Belichick learned as a Broncos assistant, How Kyle Shanahan has kept the 49ers from falling apart, Rams' Sean McVay remains a football junkie even as he attempts to step back, Barnwell: Where could Le'Veon Bell land? Knowing he would have a good chance to get playing time at end or tackle, and that he could join a team on the rise, Jefferson saw the Bills as an attractive landing spot once his contract with Seattle expired. By: Liz Mathews. Jefferson, who turns 27 on March 31, made $2.025 million last season while playing on an original-round RFA tender. But I think I really just took those years to just watch guys because I had great guys in front of me, whether it was Mike, Cliff, Frank, just watch to see how those guys played, the things they do, pick their brains. The Bills like to rotate defensive linemen frequently in games. Register now! Feed your obsession. — Quinton jefferson (@Q_JEFF) March 17, 2020 Jefferson, soon-to-be 27, has quietly been a strong part of Seattle’s defensive line in each of the past two seasons. In 2020, Jefferson will earn a base salary of $3,750,000, a signing bonus of $3,000,000 and a roster bonus of $1,656,250, while carrying a cap hit of $6,906,250 and a dead cap value of $6,250,000. Jefferson showed steady improvement last season and he finished with 3.5 sacks. At the end of April, during a Zoom call with reporters, McDermott cited "position flexibility" when discussing Jefferson, who spent a brief portion of 2017 with the Los Angeles Rams before returning to the Seahawks. SEAHAWKS is a registered trademark of the Seattle Seahawks LLC. "We're all going to eat, we're all going to be productive and playing at a high level.". When Jefferson signed with the Bills, there were some Seahawk followers who expressed dismay on social media that he wasn't remaining in Seattle. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "We are still working on the details," he told Anderson. Jefferson, who turns 27 later this month, was a fifth-round choice of the Seahawks in 2016. ****************************************** Jefferson should split reps at three-technique defensive tackle but could also be used at defensive end, where the Bills are also relatively thin. Jefferson wasn't surprised that the Bills were able to bolster their team this offseason with the additions of wide receiver Stefon Diggs, via trade, and other free-agent signings. "They showed the most interest. Quinton Jefferson prefers an open-ended job title. Source: Bills add Jefferson, Butler to fill DT void, What the Chiefs need from new running back Le'Veon Bell, McClure, ESPN Falcons reporter, dies at 48, Sick NFL players must isolate even if negative, Falcons shut down facility after positive virus test, Browns' Beckham (unknown illness) sent home, Ravens DC miffed by Cincy FG to avoid shutout, Frustrated WR Green wants to stay with Bengals, Prescott in 'great spirits,' ready to start comeback, Week 6 Love/Hate: Reinvent your fantasy football season with a new format, Barnwell: 13 NFL trade proposals before the deadline, including two QBs and a star TE, Browns' Myles Garrett playing at elite level going into Steelers rematch, NFL's top dual threat? He said the team's image, as a struggling bottom-dweller, has improved greatly in the last few years. 6 in NFL's weekly power rankings, Cardinals lose OLB Chandler Jones for the season to biceps injury, Seahawks QB Russell Wilson joins the 99 Club in Madden 21, Seahawks climb to No. When it comes to pass-rush situations, he likes to be inside, either as a three-technique or nose tackle. Of that, $9.3 million is guaranteed. Jefferson received $6.25 million guaranteed including a $3 million signing bonus. You've got Frank (Clark), you had Mike (Bennett), you had Cliff (Avril), you had Big Rube (Ahtyba Rubin), you had (Jarren) Reed. Buffalo Bills signing DL Quinton Jefferson to 2-year deal, per report They found their replacement for Jordan Phillips. He goes back to his days at Woodland Hills High School in Pennsylvania where the man-for-all-situations role took hold. Seems like they might get a reminder when they play the Bills. 6 ranking in his power rankings, NFL cancels 2021 Pro Bowl due to coronavirus pandemic, Seahawks stuck down at No. The Bills improved the talent along their defensive line Tuesday night. He recorded a career-best 3.5 sacks last season, the second most on the team, after a three-sack season in 2018. Jefferson received $6.25 million guaranteed including a $3 million signing bonus. Jefferson will sign a two-year deal, though terms are not known yet. I feel like that was the biggest thing and it kind of just helped me develop through my years there.". By Matt Warren Mar 25, 2020, 8:11am EDT / new. ... That was a good addition for us.”. Jefferson started 24 games over the past two seasons for the Seattle Seahawks while playing on the edge and in the interior of their defensive line. Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (90) recovers a fumble by the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. “You know how much I love that, and versatility I think is huge," McDermott said at the time. He was making huge progress and ready to step up and dominate. "From playing in Seattle, sometimes we might go into a game with six D-linemen and you're going to play quite a bit. The Titans’ outbreak is no surprise to John Sellick, an epidemiologist at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Kaleida Health and UB professor. A Tennessee Titans coach tested positive for Covid-19 Sunday morning, and the team has closed its practice facility. Jefferson Is very underrated with huge upside. Wow Butler keeps getting paid for keeping being not good. ESPN's Brady Henderson contributed to this report. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Bills agree to terms with Vernon Butler, Quinton Jefferson, Russell Wilson throws fourth-down TD with 15 seconds left to keep Seattle undefeated, Raiders end Chiefs’ winning streak with 40-32 upset, Ravens’ DC yelled at Bengals’ coach for last-minute field goal down 27-0, Tom Brady’s mental mistake dooms Buccaneers, Bruce Arians, Tom Brady say he knew it was fourth down, Dak Prescott has compound fracture dislocation of his right ankle, Report: Le’Veon Bell choosing between Bills, Chiefs and Dolphins. By Dan Lavoie Mar 17, 2020, 8:37pm EDT Raiders. Watch now: If fans are actually allowed to attend Bills games this season, is it safe to go. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, versatile defensive end Quinton Jefferson has agreed to terms with the Bills on a two-year, $13.5 million deal. So anytime you can come to a situation where you've got a bunch of guys that can just keep it rolling, keep you fresh, it's good for all of us. Look out! Quinton Jefferson prefers an open-ended job title. The Bills, who lost Jordan Phillips to free agency, reached agreements with defensive tackles Quinton Jefferson and Vernon Butler. The Bills improved the talent along their defensive line Tuesday night. 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Quinton Jefferson, shown playing for Seattle, can play anywhere on the defensive line. They have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Vernon Butler and defensive end Quinton Jefferson… “People ask me what I play on the D-line and I just say, ‘I play D-line,'” he said.