
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills reached an agreement to sign free agent receiver Emmanuel Sanders in a move on Wednesday that restores experienced depth to their potent passing attack. The agreement is pending Sanders passing a physical, and was announced shortly after the NFL’s signing period opened. Sanders, who turned 34 on Wednesday, is an 11-year veteran preparing to join his fourth team in three years after spending last season in New Orleans.
Main Idea: The Buffalo Bills agreed to sign veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders to add depth to their passing game, pending a physical.
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Primary team making the roster moves discussed throughout the article.
Central subject of the story; the Bills agreed to sign him, and the article focuses on his addition.
Team on the other side of the Lee Smith trade, a notable roster move in the article.
Named quarterback whose passing attack is described as the context for Sanders’ signing.
Included because Buffalo agreed to re-sign him, making him part of the team’s other personnel moves.
Punter whom Buffalo agreed to sign, one of the article’s other roster transactions.
Named receiver mentioned as part of Buffalo’s passing attack and Sanders’ college connection.
Receiver whose release created the opening Sanders is expected to fill.
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Sanders’ former team, used to contextualize his recent performance and career path.
Key receiving target mentioned as part of Buffalo’s offensive core.
Briefly mentioned as a teammate in Buffalo’s receiving group.