Brian Winters didn’t have to wait long to find a new home.
A day after being released by the New York Jets, Winters signed with the Buffalo Bills, according to multiple reports.
After seven years in New York, the Jets parted ways with Winters, who was a long-suspected cap casualty, on Sunday. While Winters was originally given the indication that he would be competing with newly acquired veteran Greg Van Roten for the starting right guard position, the Jets opted for salary relief instead. Winters’ departure will save the Jets roughly $7.2 million in cap space.
Winters was a free agent for less than 24 hours. Staying in the AFC East, the Bills quickly moved on him after their starting right guard Jon Feliciano tore his pectoral muscle while working out.
With Winters’ experience, he will have an opportunity to start in Buffalo. However, he will have to endure a training camp battle with another former Jet, Spencer Long.
Winters is returning from a severe shoulder injury that cost him the final seven games of the 2019 season. He will have an opportunity to face off against the Jets in Week 1 when Gang Green faces Buffalo.