After a rash of injuries, the Buffalo Bills have decided to host a veteran cornerback on a free-agent visit on Tuesday.
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Xavier Rhodes is in Orchard Park with the team.
Rhodes, 32, was a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2013. After playing there until 2019, Rhodes signed back-to-back one-year deals with the Indianapolis Colts the past two years.
According to Pro Football Focus, Rhodes turned in a coverage grade of 74.8 over the last two seasons. During that time with the Colts, Rhodes played in a zone-based defense like the one the Bills run.
In addition, Rhodes was also a teammate of Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs while in Minnesota and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was his head coach.
Rhodes is a three-time Pro Bowler and former first-team All-Pro. He has 13 career interceptions and 92 pass breakups.
At cornerback, the Bills are down Tre’Davious White (knee), Christian Benford (hand) and Dane Jackson (neck). Safety Micah Hyde (neck) was also placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.
Check back at Bills Wire for any updates regarding Rhodes.
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