The Latest: Bills to sign All-Pro return specialist Roberts
The Latest on NFL free agency Thursday (all times EDT):
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A person familiar with the discussions confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign return specialist and receiver Andre Roberts.
The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed. ESPN.com first reported the agreement.
Roberts has eight seasons of NFL experience and earned his first All-Pro honors last season after leading the NFL with 1,174 kickoff return yards with the New York Jets. He also led the NFL in averaging 14.1 yards per punt return.
Roberts had 176 yards on five kickoff returns alone in the Jets’ 27-23 win at Buffalo in December.
The Bills had numerous struggles on special teams and lacked a proven return specialist.
—Reporting by John Wawrow.
