One of the Buffalo Bills’ incoming free agents won’t be available at the start of training camp due to a car accident. Offensive lineman Rodger Saffold suffered a rib injury recently, and will begin the summer on the Non Football Injury list, according to Bills head coach Sean McDermott.
In the offseason, Saffold signed a one year, $6.25 million contract with the Bills. He’s been projected as the team’s starting left guard since joining the roster. With Saffold sidelined, the Bills will show an early indication of their contingency plan on the offensive line. Ryan Bates was projected to start at right guard, after signing a four year offer sheet with the Bills in the offseason.