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Though some members of the Western New York faithful still haven’t gotten used to the Buffalo Bills boasting one of the NFL’s most dynamic players as their franchise centerpiece, quarterback Josh Allen is very much a veteran at this point of his career.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 7

Why DT Quinton Jefferson was eager to rejoin Bills after Browns release

It didn’t take long for veteran defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson to determine his playing future after being released from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, quickly shifting a few hours across Interstate 90 to rejoin the Buffalo Bills less than 24 hours after being shown the exit door on Lake Erie’s southern shore.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / November 6

Former New York Jets Journeyman Defender Signs with AFC East Rival

One of the fallout transactions from Tuesday’s trade deadline was the Cleveland Browns releasing former New York Jets defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / November 6

Bills sign DTs Jordan Phillips, Quinton Jefferson

The Buffalo Bills signed defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson to one-year contracts on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Bills.

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Cleveland Browns News / Browns Nation / November 6

Former Browns DT Signs With New Team

The Cleveland Browns have made some tough choices this regular season off the field, moving on from some veterans in an attempt to stockpile draft picks for the team’s rebuild next season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

Bills Signing DT Quinton Jefferson

Mary Kay Cabot reports that the Bills are signing DT Quinton Jefferson to a contract on Wednesday. Jefferson was just cut loose by the Browns, so it didn’t take long for him to find a new team. Jefferson, 31, is a former fifth-round pick of the Seahawks back in 2016.

New York Jets News / A to Z Sports / November 5

Jets can still make a smart move after a quiet trade deadline

As the 4p.m. Eastern NFL trade deadline passed, the New York Jets didn’t make any significant deals for the second half of their season except to trade away Mike Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawgs By Nature / November 5

NFL free agency: DL options to fill 2 Browns roster spots after NFL trade deadline

With Za’Darius Smith, Quinton Jefferson gone, the Browns roster has open spots The Cleveland Browns are not focused on the rest of 2024 as their 2-7 record and mostly bad quarterback play dooms them to be focused on the future.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawgs By Nature / November 5

Browns roster: DLine depth chart after 2 NFL trade deadline moves

With Za’Darius Smith traded and Quinton Jefferson released, the Browns DL roster looks different What looked to be the strength of a great defense for a playoff-caliber team has been pulled apart a piece at a time this season for the Cleveland Browns.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 5

Report: Two former Bills at positions of need to be released by respective teams

Whether or not the Buffalo Bills make a trade ahead of Tuesday’s 4:00 p.m. deadline remains to be seen, but two familiar faces will soon be available regardless of their activity, and a potential reunion with one or both of the soon-to-be-released players could behoove the club.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawgs By Nature / November 5

NFL trade deadline rumors: Browns possibly done after Za’Darius Smith deal

Browns roster has players teams are interested in but, seemingly, not at the going rate So far on NFL trade deadline day, based on reports, the Cleveland Browns have dealt away DE Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions and released DT Quinton Jefferson.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / November 5

Cleveland Browns Release Veteran Defensive Tackle

The deep defensive line that the Cleveland Browns spent the 2024 offseason building is suddenly being deconstructed. Just hours after news that the team had traded veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, the Browns also decided to part ways with another defensive veteran, releasing DT Quinton Jefferson.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 5

Browns To Release DT Quinton Jefferson

According to Tom Pelissero, the Browns are releasing veteran DT Quinton Jefferson. Signed this offseason to be a rotational pass rusher, Jefferson instead

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / November 5

Browns to release veteran DT

This figures to mark yet another team change for the veteran defender, who has been with five franchises since 2020.

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NFL News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

Ravens, Chargers Likely Fighting Over Same Trade Target

The Cleveland Browns will sell at the trade deadline, and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson could be the next player out the door. A fifth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Jefferson is a solid yet unspectacular defensive lineman who can line up as a traditional defensive tackle and an edge defender.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / October 21

Patriots Urged to Trade for Intriguing Browns Defender

It is becoming increasingly obvious that the New England Patriots have issues that extend beyond the offensive side of the ball. Last year, the Patriots were one of the better defenses in football, but this season, that has certainly not been the case, as their 32-16 Week 7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars exhibited.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / August 6

Quinton Jefferson Has "Never Seen Anything Like" New Browns Teammate

Quinton Jefferson is one of the newest additions to the Cleveland Browns defense, but he is certainly not new to the NFL. At 31 years old, the veteran is entering his ninth year in the league and has spent time with several other franchises during that time.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 14, 2024

Jets' Free-Agent Signings Close Door on Jefferson, Woods?

Defensive tackles Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods served as productive rotational pieces after signing one-year contracts with the New York Jets in 2023, but it appears that the team is moving in a different direction this offseason.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 14, 2024

Browns to add veteran DT

The veteran has extensive experience contributing for playoff-bound defensive lines.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / February 14, 2024

Will Jets Re-Sign Defensive Tackles Jefferson and Thomas?

The New York Jets have a centerpiece locked up long term, but, outside of Quinnen Williams, they need bodies on the defensive line interior. The Jets could choose to re-sign one, or all, of the three veteran free agent defensive tackles who contributed in 2023.