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The Buffalo Bills recently worked out free-agent defensive tackle Justin Zimmer, according to Ryan Talbot o Russell Wilson Jerseys f NewYorkUpstate.com.

Zimmer, 29, appeared in 18 games between the 2020 and 2021 seasons for the Bills as a rotational defensive tackle before landing on Injured Reserve in early November with a knee injury. He had re 4 buffalo bills losses corded 34 tackles, two sacks and a (game-clinch buffalo bills stitched jersey ing) forced fumble in his time with the Bills up to that point.

After having surgery on that knee, the Bills let Zimmer become an unrestricted free agent by not tendering him a restricted free-agent offer.

Buffalo’s defensive tackle depth has been tested early this season, with Ed Oliver (two games), Jordan Phillips (one), and Tim Settle (one) all having missed game time already. With Oliver less than 100% and Phillips week-to-week with a hamstring injury, the Bills are likely pursuing several depth options on the free-agent market, with Zimmer standing out as a player in whom the coaching staff would have a high degr DeAndre Hopkins ee of familiarity.

The Bills still have Brandin Bryant on the active roster, undrafted rookie C.J. Brewer on the practice squad, and they just re-signed Prince Emili to the practice squad this week, so immediate depth is available. Settle returned to the lineup last week, Oliver may be able to do so this week, and Phillips’s injury is not considered long-term.

Per source, the #Bills recently worked out DT Justin Zimmer.

Last season, Zimmer suffered a knee injury in Nov. that landed him on IR.

Zimmer could land back on Buffalo’s practice squad or roster, but he’s drawn interest elsewhere.@CJ_Caggiano reported visit 1st. #BillsMafia

— Ryan Talbot (@RyanTalbotBills) September 29, 2022

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