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Two of the keys to the Buffalo Bills' improvement on defense this season is a pair of 2025 NFL Draft picks taking a second-year leap. Those two draft picks are defensive linemen T.J.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 23

Bills’ Deone Walker Emerging as Three-Down Monster Thanks to Recent Weight Loss

Buffalo Bills’ second-year defensive lineman Deone Walker silenced a lot of doubters during his rookie season. Prior to being selected by Buffalo in the

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / August 17

It looks like the answer to one of the Bills’ biggest questions is already on the roster and ready to break out in 2026

The Buffalo Bills really need help when it comes to defending the run and Deone Walker figures to play a big role in changing things. Deone Walker is putting the Buffalo Bills on notice – and in a good way.

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32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / August 16

Deone Walker's Selfless Comments Show Bills Are Buying Into Jim Leonhard's Defense

The Buffalo Bills won easily in their preseason opener, earning a 29-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers. It was an impressive showing, especially for the defense, which looked ready for the regular season against Carolina.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 29

Three contenders that should try to trade for Vita Vea

Three contenders that should try to trade for Buccaneers' Vita Vea

Vita Vea has asked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a trade, which should have several general managers checking the couch cushions for extra draft picks.

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea asking out of Tampa Bay after stalled negotiations

There might be a shocking favorite to trade for Vita Vea

Buccaneers risk Baker Mayfield exit after 2026 following extension deadline

Five key NFL questions with training camps underway

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 15

Bills' Deone Walker Shares Inside Look at Jim Leonhard's Defense After OTAs

There’s plenty of curiosity surrounding exactly how the Buffalo Bills’ new defense will look under first-year defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. Still, a recent discussion involving a Bills defensive lineman took fans behind the curtain.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / February 2

Bills Rookie Standout Named Early Breakout Candidate for 2026 Season

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane was focused on fixing the defense during the 2025 NFL draft, selecting defenders with their first five selections.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 14

Bills’ 2025 rookie class barely cracks top 15 in rookie production

During the 2025 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills focused heavily on defense. Their first five selections went to that side of the ball, with six of nine selections being defenders.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 1

Two Bills named to prominent 2025 All-Rookie team

The Buffalo Bills' 2025 draft class was expected to have some full-time contributors, and at least two of them have been just that. So much so that ESPN recognized their solid seasons by naming defensive tackle Deone Walker and cornerback Max Hairston to the ESPN All-Rookie team.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 19

6 best prospects in Ole Miss vs. Tulane in College Football Playoffs

Harris is a massive interior defensive lineman in the mold of Deone Walker a year ago. While he doesn’t quite match Walker’s athleticism, Harris has shown a more consistent ability to stuff the run from 0- and 1-technique alignments.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 19

Bills' rookie continues draft steal narrative after highly-rated performance

Deone Walker looks like a steal of a fourth round pick for the Buffalo Bills. He continued his strong rookie campaign with an impressive outing against the Buccaneers on Sunday, being named to PFF's Week 11 Rookie Team of the Week.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Bills looking to pivot as injuries mount

Bills rookie defensive end Landon Jackson tore his MCL and PCL in the first quarter of a 30-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, according to insider Jordan Schultz.

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Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 1, 2025

Bills ‘Dancing bear’ turning heads at Buffalo training camp

Deone Walker is starting to stand out at training camp among the entire Buffalo Bills defensive roster as the team reshapes its defensive tackle rotation ahead of the 2025 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2025

The fantastic fourth-round picks of the AFC East

To celebrate the opening of Marvel’s new movie "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (and NFL training camps), we’re highlighting the fourth-round picks of the AFC East as they get ready to do their thing, catch fire and take the league by storm.

Should Bills still consider extending Pro Bowl RB despite training camp plans?

Jets' Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner prioritizing huge goals after signing extensions

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

The 'NFL AP Defensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / July 18, 2025

Bills sign second-round DT T.J. Sanders, complete draft-class deals

Like many other teams around the NFL, the Bills have their entire draft class on the books. Second-rounder T.J. Sanders has signed his rookie deal. Sanders’ four-year pact is worth $10.65MM, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes $10.07MM of that figure is guaranteed.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 26, 2025

Wildcats Deone Walker Lands in Buffalo in 2025 NFL Draft

The Buffalo Bills made an aggressive move early in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up 23 spots to select Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker with the 109th overall pick.

Bills trade up to select DT Deone Walker

The Bills have jumped up in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft in order to draft Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker. Buffalo sent the Nos. 132 and 169 overall picks — their original fourth and first compensatory pick in the fifth — to Chicago in order to swap with the Bears.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 24, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats Defensive Lineman Deone Walker NFL Draft Profile

Deone Walker’s path to the NFL is one of unconventional traits meeting undeniable production. A standout at Kentucky since arriving in 2022, the 6-foot-7, 331-pound defensive tackle has consistently demonstrated disruptive ability on the interior.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 25, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats DL Deone Walker NFL Prospect Profile

Deone Walker made an immediate impact upon arriving in Kentucky, quickly earning a starting role and never looking back. The Detroit native and former Cass Tech High School standout translated his dominance at the prep level into an impressive collegiate career, starting 36 of 37 games for the Wildcats.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 20, 2025

NFC combine watch: One player each team should have on its radar

With the Super Bowl far in the rearview, all NFL teams are turning their attention to the NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 27-March 2), free agency (March 12) and NFL Draft (April 24-26). Ahead of the combine in Indianapolis, Yardbarker NFL writers select one player each team in the NFC should have on its radar.

AFC combine watch: One player each team should have on its radar

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Insider makes bombshell claim about Browns' draft plans

Draft intel: Why Cam Ward could be deserving of No. 1 pick

Ward's grade should give QB-needy teams something to consider

New York Giants Draft Prospect: IDL Deone Walker, Kentucky

Deone Walker has put his basketball background to good use in that he possesses agility and quickness for a man of his size, something the New York Giants could definitely use more of on their defensive line.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / January 27, 2025

2025 Senior Bowl: Biggest Takeaways From Weigh-Ins

After an incredible weekend of football in the NFL, we now turn our attention to the NFL Draft and the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl. It’s one of the best events of the year as some of the top talent from college football will gather in Mobile, Alabama, to showcase their skills.