The Buffalo Bills made it official on Wednesday, signing free agent linebacker, Jason Gildon. Gildon comes to Buffalo after 10 seasons in Pittsburgh in which he recorded 77 sacks, a Steelers record.
Gildon has Buffalo connections and is familiar with some of the faces around One Bills Drive having worked with them in Pittsburgh. Bills President and GM Tom Donahoe drafted Gildon back in the mid-1990s. Head coach Mike Mularkey was also on the coaching staff while Gildon was a Steeler.
While Gildon's role has yet to be determined, he said he is looking forward to competing for a starting job.
"I definitely feel like I'll be given the opportunity and all I'm after is the opportunity to compete," Gildon said in a news conference with the Buffalo media. "I definitely have something to offer."
Gildon was signed in an effort to bolster the Bills pass rush. The Bills defense finished second overall in the league last season, but often times had difficulty getting to the quarterback consistently. Gildon should give them an extra weapon.
Gildon has Buffalo connections and is familiar with some of the faces around One Bills Drive having worked with them in Pittsburgh. Bills President and GM Tom Donahoe drafted Gildon back in the mid-1990s. Head coach Mike Mularkey was also on the coaching staff while Gildon was a Steeler.
While Gildon's role has yet to be determined, he said he is looking forward to competing for a starting job.
"I definitely feel like I'll be given the opportunity and all I'm after is the opportunity to compete," Gildon said in a news conference with the Buffalo media. "I definitely have something to offer."
Gildon was signed in an effort to bolster the Bills pass rush. The Bills defense finished second overall in the league last season, but often times had difficulty getting to the quarterback consistently. Gildon should give them an extra weapon.
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