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OL Chris Williams signs with Bills - BuffaloBills.com "With the offense being second in rushing that's exciting for any o-lineman to come into and hopefully we can continue that and be first in rushing," he said.

Offensive guard Chris Williams spent three-plus seasons with the Bears before being cut, and the past year and a half with the St. Louis Rams.

The Buffalo Bills addressed a need along their offensive line Wednesday, signing former St. Louis Rams guard Chris Williams to a four-year, $13.5 million deal .

The Buffalo Bills have gone into their backyard for their second free agent signing of 2014.

Dec 1, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick along the sidelines during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field.

Buffalo Bills free safety Jairus Byrd celebrates an interception against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2013.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Pass-rushers have moved quickly at the start of NFL free agency.

The New Orleans Saints have surprisingly signed highly-regarded free agent Jairus Byrd after the safety left the Buffalo Bills.

With wads of money to spend, the Browns didn't waste any time shoving millions into two defensive holes they created this winter.

The NFL's free agency period isn't yet 24 hours old, but why not make a few knee-jerk assessments? Our winners and losers on the heels of Tuesday's frenzied market activity: WINNERS Left tackles: Branden Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd celebrates a tackle with linebacker Kiko Alonso against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Heinz ... (more)

Bills fans should be used to it by now. Draft a talented young player, bring them along, then lose them when it's time to sign.

In this Aug. 16, 2013, file photo, Buffalo Bills' quarterback Kevin Kolb throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Orchard Park, N.Y. Without going into detail, general manager Doug Whaley announced Tuesday, March 11, 2014, the team released Kolb after he failed a physical.

As expected, the Bills opted against splurging on someone else's expensive free agents on the first day of NFL free agency, and concentrated on re-signing some of their own.

Buffalo Bills fans have not had a lot to cheer about lately. The team has not made the playoffs since the 1999 season, but that does not mean the team has passed on big name free agents.

Aug 16, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Although NFL teams have been negotiating with pending unrestricted free agents since this past Saturday, the official start to the 2014 league year and free agency is at 4 PM ET today.

The 2014 NFL free-agent class is one of the deepest in a long time, and the potential for blockbuster moves on Tuesday has fans across the league excited.

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, ON, Canada; Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson breaks a tackle by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Osi Umenyiora during the first half at the Rogers Center.

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Three-time Pro Bowl safety Jairus Byrd already is attracting plenty of interest before the NFL's free-agency period opens.