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Buffalo Bills: Grading the signing of Quinton Jefferson

By Brandon Croce

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 05: Quinton Jefferson #99 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 05: Quinton Jefferson #99 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 02: Quinton Jefferson #99 of the Seattle Seahawks gets off the ball during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks won, 37-30. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 02: Quinton Jefferson #99 of the Seattle Seahawks gets off the ball during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks won, 37-30. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

Contract

According to Spotrac, the Bills signed Jefferson to a two-year deal worth $13.5 million. However, the Bills could release Quinton Jefferson after this season, resulting in only $1.5 million in dead cap space.

In regards to where this contract ranks among other defensive linemen, he is the 61st highest paid defensive linemen in terms of average salary.

These are great numbers for a player who has started 24 games over the past two seasons. He also has played over 55% of the Seahawks total defensive snaps during that stretch. The Bills essentially got a starter for a backup dollars. This is an excellent deal for the Buffalo Bills, especially with an out after the first year.

Grade: A-

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