This offseason, the Buffalo Bills roster saw some significant adjustments. They traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in exchange for wide receiver Gabe Davis, who left in free agency. Although some would argue that they need additional weapons to complement Josh Allen, this is a strong roster all around.
The Buffalo Bills ought to be a regular fixture in the postseason picture and a contender for the AFC East championship. What then ought to be their primary priorities before training camp begins at the end of July? According to ESPN’s Aaron Schatz, it’s extending the contract of defensive end Gregory Rousseau.
Rousseau is a key component of the Buffalo Bills’ pass rush, with five sacks and 34 pressures last season. He is excellent against the run, ranking ninth among edge rushers in average yards per run tackle. The former Hurricane standout was selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Miami, Florida, and has been a mainstay in the starting lineup for the Buffalo Bills for his first three seasons in the league. Schatz noted that Rousseau has started all 46 games he has played in, contributing to the team’s success in every aspect of the game.
This is the kind of player you want to lock in for the long run and invest in. He is only 24 years old, and already he is just beginning to realise his full potential.
Anticipate the Buffalo Bills to keep increasing his defensive role as well. Despite playing a career-high 585 snaps last season, he was only involved in 60% of the team’s defensive plays.
He might have his first career double-digit sack season if that approaches 70–75 percent. A large 2024 would simply drive up his price tag, therefore it would be wise for the organisation to close a deal this summer.
