Buffalo Rumblinks, 5/13: Thoughts from Buffalo’s rookie minicamp

The Buffalo Bills’ 2023 NFL Draft class of rookies made its official debut with the Bills on Friday, with the beginning of the team’s rookie minicamp.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with thoughts on day one of Buffalo’s rookie minicamp, including the debuts of tight end/slot receiver Dalton Kincaid and offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence.

Early thoughts from Bills rookie minicamp

Every member of Buffalo’s six-man draft class participated in rookie minicamp, with Dalton Kincaid shaking off some rust while looking smooth on the field and O’Cyrus Torrence showing why he might be a capable starter on the offensive line as soon as this year.

• Bills rookie minicamp observations: Illness keeps head coach Sean McDermott off field - Buffalo News
• Bills rookie minicamp observations: How did 1st round pick Dalton Kincaid look? - newyorkupstate.com
• Bills rookie minicamp: Early looks at Dorian Williams, O’Cyrus Torrence and more - The Athletic (subscription required)
• Dalton Kincaid happy to knock rust off, pluck passes in first Bills practice - Buffalo News
• Top 5 things to know from Day 1 of Bills Rookie Minicamp - BuffaloBills.com
• Bills rookie minicamp: Here’s how Dalton Kincaid looked in his debut - Democrat & Chronicle
• Shane Ray, former first-round draft pick, among those in Bills camp on tryout basis - Buffalo News

Bills reach deals with five of six draft picks

The Bills have made quick work in coming to terms with their draft selections from this year’s NFL Draft, agreeing on contracts with Torrence, third-round selection Dorian Williams, fifth-rounder Justin Shorter, and seventh-rounders Nick Broeker and Alex Austin. Only Kincaid, the No. 25 overall selection, remains unsigned.

• Bills sign five of six draft picks; only first-rounder Dalton Kincaid has yet to sign - Buffalo News
• Bills sign five of six draft picks to rookie deals - WGR 550
• Bills sign five draft picks from 2023 draft class - BuffaloBills.com

Get to know Buffalo’s seven undrafted rookie free agents

The Bills officially signed seven undrafted free agents, including four new wide receivers. They are: defensive tackle DJ Dale (Alabama), offensive tackle Richard Gouraige (Florida), wide receiver Braydon Johnson (Oklahoma State), running back Jordan Mims (Fresno State), and wide receivers Tyrell Shavers (San Diego State), Bryan Thompson (Arizona State), and Jalen Wayne (South Alabama).

• Bills make official the signing of seven undrafted free agents, including four receivers - Buffalo News
• Bills have signed seven undrafted free agents - WGR 550
• Get to know these 7 Bills undrafted free agents - BuffaloBills.com

Even more Bills news and notes

Why Buffalo could be one of the league’s most-watched teams this year plus other schedule release takeaways, and get to know Marissa Figueroa, the first woman to become a full-time athletic trainer in franchise history.

• Why the Bills could be one of the most-watched teams in 2023 & more schedule takeaways from NFL analysts - BuffaloBills.com
• NFL schedule 2023 best matchups, winners, Super Bowl picks - ESPN
• Buffalo Bills’ matchup at Los Angeles Chargers will only be available on this streaming service - newyorkupstate.com
• Buffalo Bills hire Marissa Figueroa as full-time assistant athletic trainer, team’s first woman in that role - Buffalo News
• Bills hire assistant athletic trainer Marissa Figueroa - BuffaloBills.com

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