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Bills Sign S Taylor Rapp to One-Year Deal

Rapp was the Rams’ second-round draft choice (61 overall) in 2019 Since and has filled various roles within L.A.’s secondary. He will now add some depth to the Bills' safety room.

Timm Hamm

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As the exodus from the Los Angeles Rams' roster continues, it appears the Buffalo Bills will benefit. 

On Monday, ESPN reported free agent safety Taylor Rapp, the Rams’ 2019 second-round pick who visited the New England Patriots  during free agency, is signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

New England also had a strong interest in Rapp as he met with the Patriots earlier this month. But ultimately, he chose Buffalo.

Rapp was selected 61st overall in 2019. Since then, the 26-year-old has filled various roles within L.A.’s secondary.

Despite being used primarily as a box safety in the early stages of his Rams’ tenure, Rapp has aligned as a free safety on over 500 snaps in each of his last two seasons.

Rapp finished 2022 having compiled 92 total tackles, six passes defended, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery. The hard-hitting defensive back has started 48 of the 57 games he has played for the Rams.

Throughout his four years in Los Angeles, Rapp has been one of the most consistent tacklers at the safety position in the NFL. His 148 tackles over the past two seasons rank ninth among safeties, never having missed more than 8.7 percent of potential tackles in a season, according to Pro Football Focus.

Rapp has also showcased a sustained ability to take the football away, registering six interceptions over the last two years. He also earned a championship ring with the Rams via their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. 

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