QUINTON JEFFERSON NEWS

Raiders cut DL Maurice Hurst, Arden Key

The Last Vegas Raiders cut two members of Jon Gruden’s first draft class in his second stint as coach, waiving defensive linemen Maurice Hurst and Arden Key before their fourth sea...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders give 3-year contract to C Andre James

The Las Vegas Raiders showed their confidence in center Andre James by giving him a three-year contract less than a week after trading away starter Rodney Hudson

MARCH 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills begin to execute 2021 plan by cutting John Brown, Quinton Jefferson The Bills began creating salary cap space Wednesday by releasing veterans John Brown and Quinton Jefferson.

MARCH 10, 2021 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Bills release John Brown and Quinton Jefferson, free up over $15 million in cap space The Bills, like many teams, are attempting to free up cap space ahead of free agency.

MARCH 10, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Quinton Jefferson leads Bills' ambush to drop Cam Newton for big loss Buffalo Bills defensive end Quinton Jefferson leads Bills' ambush to drop New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton for big loss.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • NFL.COM

Cleared of hip injury Jefferson (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Jefferson has trended in the right direction all week, upgrading to a full practice Friday after a limited session Thursday and no practice Wednesday. His upward trend culminated in the defensive lineman's removal from the injury report ahead of this high-profile matchup between likely playoff-bound opponents.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited work Jefferson (hip) was listed as limited for Thursday's practice session.

Impact Jefferson was listed as a non-participant for Wednesday's walkthrough session, so he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's primetime contest against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Wednesday Jefferson was listed as a non-participant for Wednesday's walk-through practice session due to a hip issue.

Impact Jefferson usually pays 50-plus percent of the defensive snaps and only saw 44 percent in Monday's win over the 49ers, so the injury likely cropped up during the contest. We'll see if he can upgrade his participation later in the week as the Bills prepare for a battle of top teams when they meet the Steelers on Sunday night.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bills' Quinton Jefferson reunites with his family; wife home schools four kids in Buffalo apartment Quinton Jefferson hurried home from practice one night in September to build a bed and ready a hot meal before his travel-weary wife and kid...

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Pass-happy Wilson-led Seahawks ready to wing it in Buffalo

Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson doesn't see anything different in how Russell Wilson is commanding the Seattle Seahawks' offense this season

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Possible starter Sunday Jefferson (knee) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots.

Impact Jefferson practiced fully Friday and avoided a setback over the weekend, so he'll suit up for Sunday's divisional clash. The 27-year-old could start at defensive tackle because Vernon Butler (groin) is inactive. Jefferson has played at least 50 percent of the defensive snaps in six games this season, but he doesn't carry much IDP value with just 15 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup through seven games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Question mark for Patriots Jefferson (knee) practiced fully Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact This is a big improvement from Thursday, when Jefferson was unable to practice at all, though sometimes these things are by design for Sean McDermott's veteran players. Assuming Jefferson can go Sunday, he could be in line for some extra work if fellow defensive tackle Vernon Butler (groin) is unable to go.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bills' Quinton Jefferson, Jerry Hughes make impact plays vs. Jets (Encouraged/Worried) The Bills could not find the end zone, but the Jets could not find yards in the second half.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • SYRACUSE.COM

Bills defense looks to rebound after consecutive losses

The usually stingy Buffalo Bills defense has yet to find its identity this season

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills D finally makes a stand in sealing win over Raiders

The Buffalo Bills' defense finally made a second-half stand in securing a win over Las Vegas Raiders to ease the burden from the Josh Allen-led offense

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Quinton Jefferson, John Brown + others said about Buffalo's win in Las Vegas The Bills share their thoughts on getting their fourth win of the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Ready for Week 4 Jefferson (foot) practiced fully Thursday after missing Wednesday's session.

Impact Jefferson is a key part of Buffalo's defensive line rotation and looks he should be fine as the team tries to move to 4-0 with a victory this week in Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bothered by foot injury Jefferson (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact This news is a bit concerning since Jefferson underwent surgery in January to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, although there's no indication that his current injury is related. It's something to keep an eye on, though, as Jefferson has started and played at least 63 percent of snaps in every game this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks stuff Newton on final play, beat Patriots 35-30

Cam Newton was stopped at the 1-yard line on the final play of the game, and the Seattle Seahawks held on for a 35-30 win over the New England Patriots

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Sunday's contest Jefferson (illness) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report and is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Jets.

Impact Jefferson underwent surgery in January to repair a Jones fracture, and he wasn't healthy entering camp. Once he shook that off, Jefferson fell ill. However, he appears back at full health heading into his first season with the Bills. The team has a loaded defensive front, but Jefferson could be in line for a decent workload anyway since he can play both defensive end and defensive tackle.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Monday's practice Jefferson missed Monday's practice session due to illness, Jourdon LaBarber of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact While the illness is not thought to be COVID-19 related, Jefferson has already missed a short amount of time with a foot injury. With no preseason games with his new teammates, it would help if he can finish the last couple weeks of practices on a healthy run.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Allen's development remains question mark for Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills enter the season with continuity and experienced depth, leaving one familiar question mark at quarterback holding them back

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back practicing Jefferson (foot) participated in Wednesday's practice, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Jefferson dealt with foot soreness last week, but it looks like the depth defensive tackle has already managed to return to full health. He could be a significant rotational player for the Bills' defensive front.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Jefferson(foot) did not practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Coach Sean McDermott labeled the injury as "soreness," so it sounds like it's something that might be on the mild side and not keep Buffalo's new interior lineman out of action too long.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

91 Bills scouting reports in 91 days: Defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson One of Buffalo’s top free-agent signings is a perfect "chess piece" for Leslie Frazier’s defensive line

JULY 20, 2020 • BUFFALORUMBLINGS.COM