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Buffalo Bills 2020 Season Report Card: Defensive Tackle

By Brandon Croce

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills reacts at the end of the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Bills Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills reacts at the end of the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Bills Stadium on January 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 09: Quinton Jefferson #90 of the Buffalo Bills waits to take the field prior to an AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts; at Bills Stadium on January 09, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) /

Quinton Jefferson

Season Stats: 16 games played (4 starts), 23 total tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks, 6 QB hits

In addition to Vernon Butler, the Buffalo Bills added Quinton Jefferson for depth at defensive tackle but also to provide a pass rush along the defensive line. During his time with the Seattle Seahawks, Jefferson showed he could get steady pressure with limited snaps.

This past season, Jefferson did do some of that but not nearly at the same rate he did with the Seahawks. However, the absence of Lotulelei can not be stated enough as Jefferson saw his role shift a bit. The fact he didn’t have a big tackle like Lotulelei creates more double teams for players like Oliver and Jefferson.

Similar to Butler, Jefferson is also a potential candidate to be cut this offseason to create cap space. However, knowing the skill set that Jefferson has I believe he has a better chance to return next season.

Grade: C

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