Evaluating the Bills’ 2019 free agent class

Here is how we evaluated Buffalo’s free agent signings based on their 2019 contribution to the team. 

Buffalo Bills cornerback Kevin Johnson. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

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Kevin Johnson, Tyler Kroft, Spencer Long, Lee Smith, TJ Yeldon

Tyler Kroft and Lee Smith gave McDermott some decent options of the depth chart for different purposes. Kroft was a complete tight end, but his injuries kept him off the field. He did a decent job when called up in the passing game and as a blocker, but he slid down the depth chart with the emergence of rookie Dawson Knox. Smith acted more like a sixth offensive lineman, but he did get caught up getting flagged for some poor penalties. 

Kevin Johnson worked as a depth cornerback on Buffalo’s roster. He was solid when called upon, registering 33 tackles and five passes defensed. 

Spencer Long was a reserve offensive lineman who was serviceable in limited snaps played. He saw time at guard and center. 

TJ Yeldon, unfortunately, could not crack the active lineup in several games, dressing for only six contests. There was a glimmer of hope with Yeldon’s pass-catching ability as demonstrated during the preseason. Nevertheless, Yeldon apparently just did not fit into the week-to-week gameplan. 

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