The Buffalo Bills signed CB William James to a two year contract on Tuesday.

James, who is a seven-year veteran, was signed away from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Atlanta, Houston, and Philadelphia had expressed interest in signing James, but Buffalo offered him a chance to become a full time starter. He is set to compete with Jabari Greer for the starting CB spot, behind Terrence McGee.

The Bills secondary is in need this offseason. Buffalo released Kiwaukee Thomas and failed to resign Jason Webster. Behind McGee and Greer the only other experienced CB is Ashton Youboty.

The signing of James is a much needed improvement that should bolster Buffalo's depleted secondary.

James, who was drafted in the third round by the Giants in 2001, spent last season with the Eagles where he started six games, finishing with 31 tackles and 1 interception.

But his best season came in 2004, where he finished with 68 tackles, 11 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 15 games started.

Buffalo has been in the market for a taller, physical corner. James is 6'0 and proven to be physical in man coverage.

The Bills also resigned safety Bryan Scott after he left a lasting impression last year, where he came in for an injury riddled defensive backfield. Scott finished last season with 20 tackles and one forced fumble.