{"id":185123,"date":"2026-05-10T13:57:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T13:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=185123"},"modified":"2026-05-10T13:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T13:57:44","slug":"bills-land-64-251-lb-pass-rusher-fresh-off-5-sack-breakout-betting-big-on-hidden-udfa-gem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=185123","title":{"rendered":"Bills Land 6\u20194\u201d, 251-lb Pass Rusher Fresh Off 5-Sack Breakout \u2013 Betting Big on Hidden UDFA Gem!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/reozdpMgDr17n0.SS1_eDw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/sb_nation_articles_115\/38e570af33197b2d47853690899722bb\" alt=\"Consensus agrees where Mason Reiger should be drafted in 2026 NFL Draft -  Yahoo Sports\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Buffalo, NY . May 2026<\/p>\n<p>The Buffalo Bills continue strengthening their defensive front after aggressively targeting young developmental talent following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo reportedly remained focused on adding explosive edge defenders capable of eventually contributing within the team\u2019s evolving defensive rotation entering offseason workouts immediately.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the Bills signed undrafted edge rusher Mason Reiger shortly after the draft despite growing interest from several organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The former Wisconsin Badgers and Louisville Cardinals defender stands 6-foot-4 while weighing approximately 251 pounds entering rookie minicamp this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Although Reiger went undrafted, league evaluators reportedly remained intrigued by his physical tools, explosiveness, and ability to pressure quarterbacks during meaningful games consistently.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old defender originally began his collegiate career at Louisville before later transferring to Wisconsin for his final football season afterward.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Reiger missed the entire 2024 season because of injury, temporarily slowing momentum following his productive breakout campaign during the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>Back in 2023, Reiger emerged as one of Louisville\u2019s most disruptive defensive players while helping stabilize the Cardinals\u2019 aggressive defensive front defensively afterward.<\/p>\n<p>During that productive season, Reiger recorded 21 tackles, six tackles for loss, five sacks, and one forced fumble against quality offensive competition consistently.<\/p>\n<p>One of his strongest performances came against Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he produced two sacks and repeatedly disrupted the quarterback throughout the game.<\/p>\n<p>Internally, Buffalo reportedly views Reiger as a developmental edge defender capable of eventually earning rotational defensive snaps and special teams responsibilities immediately.<\/p>\n<p>The Bills also reportedly loved Reiger\u2019s relentless motor, edge-setting ability, and willingness to embrace physical trench battles entering rookie minicamp competition.<\/p>\n<p>Despite entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent, Buffalo reportedly believes Reiger possesses legitimate long-term upside within the organization\u2019s defensive rebuilding plans.<\/p>\n<p>The Bills continue emphasizing younger, faster defensive athletes capable of generating consistent pressure against explosive AFC offenses throughout the demanding 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>If Reiger adapts quickly during training camp, Buffalo may have quietly uncovered another underrated defensive contributor hidden outside traditional draft expectations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buffalo, NY . 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