ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Safety Bryan Scott has agreed to a two-year contract to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills and avoid becoming a free agent.
Scott’s agent, Edward Johnson, said the agreement was reached Thursday, a day before the start of the NFL’s free agency period. Scott is a seven-year NFL veteran, who proved to be a valuable role player on an injury-depleted defense last season. He started at both safety and linebacker in his third year with Buffalo.
Earlier, the Bills tendered contract offers, retaining the rights to four players, including linebacker Keith Ellison, who missed the final eight games last season with a quadriceps injury. Safety George Wilson, cornerback Ashton Youboty and tight end Derek Schouman were also tendered offers.
