The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday the signing of two veteran defensive tackles, Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson, to the 53-man roster. Both players have previously suited up for the Bills and will bolster the team’s defensive front.
Jordan Phillips’ Third Stint with the Bills
Jordan Phillips, a familiar face in Buffalo, returns for his third stint with the team. Phillips was released by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, following the NFL Trade Deadline. His 2024 season with the Cowboys was cut short due to a wrist injury, which landed him on injured reserve on September 18. Although designated to return on October 23, Phillips did not see game action in Weeks 8 or 9.
Phillips’ previous two-season tenure with the Bills (2022-2023) saw him participate in 26 games, accumulating:
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35 tackles
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4 sacks
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11 quarterback hits
Quinton Jefferson Reunites with the Bills
Quinton Jefferson also returns to Buffalo, where he spent the 2020 season. During his initial stint with the Bills, Jefferson recorded:
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23 tackles
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3 sacks
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1 forced fumble
Jefferson began the 2024 season with the Cleveland Browns, playing five games and tallying:
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6 tackles
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1 sack
Released by the Browns earlier this week, Jefferson joins the Bills’ 53-man roster ahead of Week 10.
Career Stats and Jersey Number
Since entering the league in 2016, Jefferson has compiled:
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198 tackles
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27.5 sacks
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4 forced fumbles
Jefferson will don the number 71 jersey for the Bills.
Boost to the Defensive Line
The additions of Phillips and Jefferson provide a much-needed reinforcement to the Bills’ defensive line. Their experience and familiarity with the team will likely contribute to the squad’s performance in the remaining games of the season.
The Bills’ defensive unit now boasts two seasoned veterans, poised to make an impact in the critical weeks ahead.