On Thursday, the Buffalo Bills made two significant signings to strengthen their defense. The newest additions to the team are DeShawn Williams and Austin Johnson, both of whom signed one-year deals with the Bills.
Williams, a 31-year-old veteran, had an impressive 2023 season with the Carolina Panthers, recording 33 total tackles, seven quarterback hits, and a sack. Prior to joining the Panthers, Williams played for three seasons with the Denver Broncos, where he recorded 4.5 sacks as a defensive end in 2022. Williams began his career in the league as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015 and played in four games during the 2016 season.
Johnson, on the other hand, was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2016 and spent last season starting 17 games for the Los Angeles Chargers. He finished with a solid performance of 46 total tackles and a forced fumble. This will be Johnson’s second season in L.A., and he will now be joining forces with former teammate DaQuan Jones, who also played for the Titans.
The signing of Williams and Johnson adds depth to the Buffalo Bills’ defensive line and brings experience to the team. Both players will be looking to make an impact and help improve on defense for the upcoming season.
The addition of these two talented players to Buffalo Bills’ defense is expected to bring more strength and stability to their unit as they look forward to improving on their performance next season.