Buffalo, NY . May 2026
The Buffalo Bills continue strengthening their defensive front after aggressively targeting young developmental talent following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Buffalo reportedly remained focused on adding explosive edge defenders capable of eventually contributing within the team’s evolving defensive rotation entering offseason workouts immediately.
According to reports, the Bills signed undrafted edge rusher Mason Reiger shortly after the draft despite growing interest from several organizations.
The former Wisconsin Badgers and Louisville Cardinals defender stands 6-foot-4 while weighing approximately 251 pounds entering rookie minicamp this offseason.
Although Reiger went undrafted, league evaluators reportedly remained intrigued by his physical tools, explosiveness, and ability to pressure quarterbacks during meaningful games consistently.
The 23-year-old defender originally began his collegiate career at Louisville before later transferring to Wisconsin for his final football season afterward.
Unfortunately, Reiger missed the entire 2024 season because of injury, temporarily slowing momentum following his productive breakout campaign during the previous year.
Back in 2023, Reiger emerged as one of Louisville’s most disruptive defensive players while helping stabilize the Cardinals’ aggressive defensive front defensively afterward.
During that productive season, Reiger recorded 21 tackles, six tackles for loss, five sacks, and one forced fumble against quality offensive competition consistently.
One of his strongest performances came against Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he produced two sacks and repeatedly disrupted the quarterback throughout the game.
Internally, Buffalo reportedly views Reiger as a developmental edge defender capable of eventually earning rotational defensive snaps and special teams responsibilities immediately.
The Bills also reportedly loved Reiger’s relentless motor, edge-setting ability, and willingness to embrace physical trench battles entering rookie minicamp competition.
Despite entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent, Buffalo reportedly believes Reiger possesses legitimate long-term upside within the organization’s defensive rebuilding plans.
The Bills continue emphasizing younger, faster defensive athletes capable of generating consistent pressure against explosive AFC offenses throughout the demanding 2026 season.
If Reiger adapts quickly during training camp, Buffalo may have quietly uncovered another underrated defensive contributor hidden outside traditional draft expectations.
