Plus, get to know rookie edge rusher Javon Solomon, who led the FBS in sacks (16) for Troy in 2023.
The Buffalo Bills used their 10 selections in the 2024 NFL Draft to address areas of need on their roster, including bringing in a physical “X” receiver, adding Jordan Poyer’s replacement and drafting the FBS leader in sacks from the 2023 college football season.
There are going to be ample opportunities for Buffalo’s rookies to step in and play from day one, and today’s edition of the Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining which of Buffalo’s rookies appear likely to contribute immediately for the Bills.
Which rookies will contribute immediately for Bills?
With the offseason departures at wide receiver, Keon Coleman seems destined to land a role as one of Buffalo’s top three wideouts, while Cole Bishop will have a golden opportunity to earn a starting spot at safety and DeWayne Carter should be able to contribute along the defensive line. Linked here: Which rookies appear poised to play significant snaps from the get-go, why head coach Sean McDermott and the Bills may need to get instant production from Coleman, Bishop, and Carter, how Buffalo’s rookies fit in with the team, and more!
- Bills Mailbag: Which rookies can be immediate contributors? - Buffalo News
- Bills post-NFL draft depth chart: Keon Coleman slots in as starter, where do other rookies stack up? - The Athletic (subscription required)
- On the spot: Bills may need instant production from early-round draft picks - Buffalo News
- Bills draft picks 2024 analysis: How the new players fit with the team - Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: How big of an impact will Keon Coleman have in 2024? - The Athletic (subscription required)
- Ryan O’Halloran: Bills fans, give this team time to jell and you may be rewarded - Buffalo News
- ‘Cole is a dude:’ Since high school, new Bills safety Bishop has been quick study - Buffalo News
- Bills roundtable: Let the expectations, worrying begin for 2024 roster - Buffalo News
Meet new edge rusher Javon Solomon
Get to know Javon Solomon, the newest member of Buffalo’s defensive line who was selected with the 168th overall pick (fifth round) in the 2024 NFL Draft after leading the FBS in sacks (16) for Troy in 2023.
- Buffalo Bills’ Javon Solomon had more sacks than PFHOF at Troy, compared to promising pass-rusher - newyorkupstate.com
- Javon Solomon picked by Buffalo Bills in NFL Draft 2024: What to know - Democrat & Chronicle
- Brandon Beane: Buffalo Bills’ Fifth-Round Edge Rusher Must ‘Improve’ in Key Area - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills News
How the Bills are positioning themselves to be major players during the 2025 offseason, why the New England Patriots feel “jaded” with how Buffalo handled a potential trade with New England during the NFL Draft, and more.
- Could the Bills be major players in 2025 offseason? Examining future cap space, draft picks - The Athletic (subscription required)
- NFL insider reveals why New England Patriots feel ‘jaded’ with Buffalo Bills - newyorkupstate.com
- Tom Brady takes jab at Buffalo Bills in Netflix roast - newyorkupstate.com
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