Bills news: Latest news and roster notes

The Buffalo Bills addressed a sneaky need with the addition of veteran wide receiver/punt returner Greg Dortch earlier this week, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with the latest news and roster notes out of One Bills Drive, including dissecting why Dortch (pictured below) could be the solution to a problem that has plagued Buffalo’s receivers the past two seasons.

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The signing of Greg Dortch to Buffalo’s practice squad was a sneaky good addition, as Dortch could easily slot in as the Bills’ punt returner (he’s averaged 11.6 yards per return on 99 career returns). But Dortch also could help Josh Allen and Buffalo’s passing attack as an additional receiving weapon who excels in finding separation and getting open against man coverage. And an added bonus? Dortch is talented in the open field, forcing 25 missed tackles on 79 targets over the last two seasons.

In other roster news, we learn what is motivating safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson this year; find out why linebacker Shaq Thompson felt compelled to return to his “true family” with the Bills; examine how outside linebacker Javon Solomon is ready to do more than just get after the quarterback in Jim Leonhard’s defensive scheme; and more!

Examining why Josh Allen was ranked as the No. 2 player on the NFL’s annual Top 100 list. Plus, where do the Bills find themselves in a crowded field of AFC title contenders; what to expect from Joe Brady in his first season handling both head coaching and offensive play-calling duties; and information on how fans can choose the colors of the endzones for Buffalo’s home opener vs. the Detroit Lions.

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