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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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Oct 19, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) runs against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Justin Zimmer (61) in the second quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

Justin Zimmer

Season Stats: 12 games played, 21 total tackles, 1 sack, 7 QB hits

As mentioned previously, if there was one player that stood out this year it was defensive tackle Justin Zimmer. He joined the Buffalo Bills during training camp and eventually earned a spot on the practice squad. He quickly saw his first action with the Bills as he was called up for Week 1.

He would return to the practice squad but was called back up Week 6 and shortly after was a permanent addition on the active roster. Zimmer finished the year as one of the most effective pass rushers for the Buffalo Bills finishing fifth on the team in QB hits with 7 while playing only 26% of the defensive snaps last year.

While Zimmer may not be a starter, he has certainly earned a spot in the rotation next season at the position.

Grade: B+

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