Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams is putting off retirement to return for a 13th season in Buffalo.
Williams agreed to a one-year contract Riley Reiff Jersey , the Bills announced Tuesday, a day before the NFL's free agency period opened. Williams' contract had expired and he didn't rule out the possibility of retiring for a second consecutive offseason.
The 34-year-old has established himself as the team's most respected leader both on and off the field. Williams is a one-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl selection and been a starter since the Bills selected him in the fifth round of the 2006 draft out of LSU.
He showed no signs of slowing last year Allen Bailey Jersey , with 41 tackles and three sacks in starting all 16 games. And his steady, focused leadership approach played a role settling a young patchwork team that finished 9-7 and ended the Bills' 17-year playoff drought.
Williams' presence was so highly regarded Saquon Barkley Jersey , coach Sean McDermott would grow emotional in discussing what the player meant to the team.
Williams' contract agreement coincided with free agent defensive tackle Star Lotulelei agreeing to sign a five-year deal with Buffalo.
Nose tackle Phil Taylor Sr. has re-signed with the Washington Redskins after missing the past three NFL seasons with injuries.
The Redskins announced Tuesday that they are bringing back the 6-foot-3, 343-pound Taylor.
Taylor Joe Montana Jersey , who turns 30 on Saturday, needed season-ending surgery last year after tearing his left quadriceps tendon in a preseason game for Washington. He had been slated to start at nose tackle.
That was just the latest in a series of health issues for Taylor. He hasn’t played a down in a regular-season game since 2014.
He had 59 tackles and four sacks as a rookie with the Cleveland Browns in 2011 DeMario Davis Jersey , appearing in all 16 games. But he has played in only 28 games since.