The Buffalo Bills have brought back undrafted free agent linebacker Shayne Simon after designating David Ugwoegbu as waived/injured.
after making an impression at his May tryout. A four-star recruit out of high school, Simon initially committed to the University of Notre Dame, notching 26 tackles and five pass deflections throughout his four years with the team. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the first game of the Fighting Irish’s 2021 season, transferring to Pittsburgh ahead of the 2022 campaign.
He primarily shined as a coverage defender at Pitt, earning a 90.8 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus in the 2022 season. Athletic sideline-to-sideline linebackers typically find success in Buffalo’s defense , and Simon, on paper, has the profile of the type of linebacker the team generally covets;. He was also a key special teamer at Pitt, logging over 100 special teams snaps in each of his seasons with the club.
He’s an obvious long-shot to make the roster , but he is a name to watch as a potential practice squad candidate given his developable skill set and special teams experience.How Bills versatile LBs allow the defense to be prepared for anything
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bills UDFA punter impressing at training camp with mechanics, consistencyBuffalo Bills special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley has been impressed with what he's seen from undrafted free agent punter Jack Browning.
Read more »
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane opens camp questioning Josh Allen's latest anonymous criticBuffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane opened training camp by firing back at an anonymous critic of quarterback Josh Allen. ESPN quoted an unnamed NFL executive who described Allen as “one of the more overrated players in the NFL.” Beane called the comment ignorant and said Allen is more underrated than over.
Read more »
Buffalo Bills WR confident in team’s ability to replace Stefon DiggsBuffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir is confident in the team's ability to replicate the production vacated by Stefon Diggs.
Read more »
Buffalo Bills free-agent safety 'staying ready' for 'right opportunity'Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane provided an update on former All-Pro safety Micah Hyde, who is still considering retirement.
Read more »
Locking up homegrown edge rusher must become priority for Buffalo BillsIt's not an emergency, but it may serve the Buffalo Bills well to sign their 2021 first-round draft pick to a long-term extension.
Read more »
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is good at everythingJosh Allen has accomplished feats that no other NFL quarterback has ever accomplished...but he is also very good at other things.
Read more »