Even with the regular season just a few weeks away, the Buffalo Bills are still making moves to shore up their depth. Per NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Bills hosted offensive linemen Quinton Barrow and Garrett McGhin for workouts on Tuesday.
It appears the Buffalo Bills are looking to fill the spot they recently lost on their offensive line rather than using that roster space elsewhere. On Tuesday, 31-year-old offensive lineman Brandon Shell retired from the NFL.
Brandon Shell caught on with the Bills earlier this offseason, moving into position to play for a third AFC East team. But it does not look like that will happen.
A Hall of Famer’s great-nephew, the younger Shell is a solid player in his own right The Buffalo Bills added tremendous depth along the interior offensive line this offseason.
The Buffalo Bills have made a flurry of new roster additions over the past few weeks on both sides of the ball, headlined by the recent arrivals of Super Bowl-winners like linebacker Leonard Floyd and defensive end Shane Ray.
A quality reserve d-lineman has been let go in the name improvement elsewhere Defensive tackle Brandin Bryant is no stranger to the roster-carousel that is part of being a depth player in the NFL.
Here are six things to know about Brandon Shell, the Buffalo Bills’ new offensive lineman:
The Buffalo Bills announced they have officially signed OT Brandon Shell to the roster. In a corresponding move, the team released DT Brandin Bryant. Shell, 31, is a former fifth-round pick of the Jets back in 2016.
The AFC East player swamping continues, and this time it’s the Buffalo Bills picking up a former Miami Dolphins starter. Offensive tackle Brandon Shell is reportedly planning to sign with the Bills according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
The Miami Dolphins had over 30 players that were set to hit the free agent market this offseason, but they’ve done a great job retaining a large number of them for the 2023 season.
Brandon Shell had expressed interest in staying with the Dolphins, but the veteran tackle looks set to join another AFC East squad.
According to Cameron Wolfe, the Bills are finalizing a one-year deal with OT Brandon Shell. The veteran will provide some additional depth for the team, specifically at right tackle.
The Bengals are certainly a team to envy as they don't have many holes on their roster. However, after leaving one position unaddressed following the 2023 NFL Draft, Pro Football Focus believes they should make one more move.
Brandon Shell started 11 games for the Miami Dolphins last season at right tackle and did an admirable job. He is currently a free agent, and many believe if Miami is unable to land a right tackle to compete with Austin Jackson this upcoming season for the starting position, that Chris Grier would be interested in bringing Shell back to Miami.
The Dolphins announced they are signing OT Brandon Shell to the active roster and are elevating S Verone McKinley and DL Ben Stille for Week 7. Shell, 30, is a former fifth-round pick of the Jets back in 2016.
The Miami Dolphins offensive line came through in a big way in Week 2 after a week under the microscope, and more help is on the way. Almost a week after his addition to the practice squad was reported, veteran tackle Brandon Shell officially joined that group Monday morning.
After posting a disappointing 7-10 record to finish in last place in the NFC West during the 2021 season, the Seahawks made an earlier than expected transition into what will be a critical offseason for the future of the franchise.
After being ruled out for a fifth straight game on Friday, the Seahawks have officially placed veteran tackle Brandon Shell on injured reserve heading into Sunday's season finale against the Cardinals.
In his weekly NFL mismatches column, Yardbarker's Michael Nania explains why this could be an especially brutal Sunday for the Jets' Sam Darnold.
In his weekly NFL mismatches column, Yardbarker's Michael Nania also explains why Week 8 could be especially bleak for the Bengals and Jets.
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