8 things to know about new Bills OL Daryl Williams

Even after the first wave of free agency, the Buffalo Bills couldn’t resist continuing to add familiar players, as the team inked offensive lineman Daryl Williams to a one-year deal. In Williams, the Bills add a low risk and potentially high reward …

Even after the first wave of free agency, the Buffalo Bills couldn’t resist continuing to add familiar players, as the team inked offensive lineman Daryl Williams to a one-year deal.

In Williams, the Bills add a low risk and potentially high reward player. Could the 27-year-old provide a strong depth piece on Buffalo’s offensive line, or will he even grab more playing time than expected?

Just in case, get to know him a little better. Here are eight things to know about new Bills offensive lineman Daryl Williams:

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts with offensive tackle Daryl Williams. Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina connection

First and foremost, the Bills front office of general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott once again know a signing well from their time in Carolina. In 2015, Williams was the Panthers’ fourth-round pick. In that rookie season, Williams was part of the Super Bowl team in Carolina that lost to the Denver Broncos.

While with the Panthers, he started two games as a rookie then 10 in his sophomore season. By 2017, Williams was playing at top gear for the Panthers. He was named a second-team All-Pro that year, but failed to make the Pro Bowl. For his efforts that season, Pro Football Focus graded Williams the Panthers’ “star” on offense, along with Luke Kuechly on defense, some good company. Williams’ overall grade that year was an 86.3 overall, landing him their “elite” category.