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Buffalo Bills: 3 linebackers the team could pursue in free agency

By Casey Reed

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: De'Vondre Campbell #59 of the Atlanta Falcons enters the field prior to the start of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: De'Vondre Campbell #59 of the Atlanta Falcons enters the field prior to the start of the game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 8: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings catches the ball over defender De’Vondre Campbell #59 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 8: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings catches the ball over defender De’Vondre Campbell #59 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

De’Vondre Campbell

Should the Falcon’s decide to revamp the defense and let De’vondre Campbell walk, the Bills should bring him in for a visit. Campbell has a relentless motor and plays sideline to sideline.

He only has 5.5 sacks to his career, but in a Sean McDermott/Leslie Frazier defense, those numbers can bloom especially with the motor he possesses.  This past season was Campbell best and he finished with 129 total tackles, and 75 of those being solo. Campbell’s sack total potential should have the Bills ready to sign him.

Coming out of college, where he led the University of Minnesota in sacks, many could see the natural ability to rush the passer. It might have been the scheme the Falcons ran that led to his low sack amount in his career but a change of scenery might open up his potential.

In addition, leadership was a point of focus for Campbell this past year and he talked about it during training camp.

Campbell is a young player that can easily grow with both Edmunds and Milano so he fits the bill. At 26 years old, he has the potential to be a solid linebacker next to these two and may be enough for the Bills to spend a little more.

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