Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills on Friday hired Heath Farwell as their special teams coordinator, replacing the fired Danny Crossman. Farwell, a former NFL linebacker, was previously the Panthers' assistant special teams coach.
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2018 Schedule
6-10, 3rd in AFC East
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Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The one-year extension Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander signed Wednesday has a base value of $3 million, a source told ESPN's Field Yates. He gets a $2.45 million salary and $550,000 signing bonus, plus additional incentives.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills on Wednesday re-signed backup OL Jeremiah Sirles to a one-year deal. Signed during the season, he is capable of playing all positions along the offensive line. He was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March.
Alexander avoids free agency, re-signs with Bills
Veteran linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, who started eight games for the Bills last season and finished second with 6.5 sacks, re-signed with the team on a one-year deal.
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Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills on Tuesday hired Bobby Johnson as their offensive line coach. Johnson served as the Colts' assistant offensive line coach this season after previous stints with the Bills, Jaguars, Lions and Raiders. He replaces Juan Castillo, who was fired earlier this month.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Former Packers interim coach Joe Philbin interviewed with the Bills, a source told ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Philbin has a background as an offensive line coach and the Bills have yet to hire an offensive line coach after firing Juan Castillo, as well as assistant offensive line coach Andrew Dees and offensive assistant/offensive line William Vlachos.
Our picks for rookies of the year and the league's all-rookie team
Baker Mayfield revitalized the Browns. Another first-year player led the league in tackles. They're among our best rookies for the season.
Bills gave rookies chances in 2018, providing hope for 2019
The Bills shifted gears in midseason and gave rookies such as Robert Foster and Levi Wallace more playing time, and they were rewarded
New year, same story: Patriots make off with bulk of AFC East awards
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick got plenty of help from top rookie Sony Michel as the division champs won their 10th consecutive division title.
Super Bowl XXVIII: Emmitt Smith sinks Bills into further misery (0:59)
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Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Former Falcons special teams coach Keith Armstrong interviewed for the same position with the Buffalo Bills, a source told ESPN's Vaughn McClure. Armstrong has coached special teams with the Falcons, Dolphins, and Bears. Buffalo fired special-teams coordinator Danny Crossman last week.
Super Bowl XXVI: Rypien leads Washington past Buffalo (1:13)
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills DT Kyle Williams was named Monday as an injury replacement to the 2019 Pro Bowl, replacing Titans DT Jurrell Casey. Williams, who was a first alternate, will make his sixth and final trip to the Pro Bowl. He retired after the Bills' season-ending win over the Dolphins. Williams becomes the first Bills player named to the Pro Bowl this season.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills on Monday signed WR D'haquille "Duke" Williams to a future contract, his agent tweeted. Williams led the CFL with 1,579 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 88 catches for the Edmonton Eskimos this past season. Williams, 25, went undrafted in 2016 out of Auburn, spent training camp with the Rams that year and later signed with the Eskimos in 2017.
Super Bowl XXV: Giants win after Bills go wide right (1:13)
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The two-year extension backup QB Matt Barkley signed with the Bills last month includes cap numbers of $1.775 million in 2019 and $2.025 million in 2020. He received a $600,000 signing bonus ($200,000 of which counts against the 2018 salary cap). He is due non-guaranteed base salaries of $1.25 million (2019) and $1.5 million (2020), as well as roster bonuses of $4,687.50 per game active each season, up to $75,000. There are workout bonuses of $250,000 each season and playing-time incentives up to $875,000 each season.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills have parted ways with special teams coordinator Danny Crossman, a source confirmed Thursday. Buffalo's special teams unit ranked 31st in efficiency this season, according to ESPN Stats and Information. Crossman was originally hired by Doug Marrone in 2013 and was retained by Rex Ryan and Sean McDermott.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills have fired wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie, a source confirmed Wednesday. Robiskie was hired last offseason after the Bills allowed 2017 receivers coach Phil McGeoghan to join the Chargers. Although the Bills saw promise in young receivers such as undrafted rookie Robert Foster in 2018, the position as a whole was a weak spot.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
The Bills fired offensive line coach Juan Castillo, a source confirmed Wednesday. Castillo was hired before the 2017 season by coach Sean McDermott, but the offensive line was a problem area during the 2018 season after the retirements of Richie Incognito and Eric Wood. Both McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane said Monday the group was not "in sync" this season. CBS Sports first reported Castillo's firing.
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2018 AFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 436 | 325 |
| Miami | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 319 | 433 |
| Buffalo | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 269 | 374 |
| New York | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 333 | 441 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards174.631st
Rushing Yards124.09th
Points For16.730th
Points Against23.4