Richie Incognito: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Free-Agent Guard

After missing a year-and-a-half of NFL action, Richie Incognito is joining the Buffalo Bills.

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Incognito Deal Done

Saturday, Feb. 7

Jeff Darlington of NFL.com reported that Incognito had signed with the Bills.

The Bills would later confirm the news:

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Reports: Bills Invite Incognito for Interview and Physical

Friday, Feb. 6

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ESPN.com's James Walker reported the Bills will have an interview with Incognito on Saturday and put him through a physical:

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Tim Graham of The Buffalo News added that it's only a matter of time before the two parties agree to a deal:

The Bills finished 2014 ranked 26th in run-blocking, according to Football Outsiders. They could definitely use some help on the interior of their offensive line.

Graham highlighted this from new head coach Rex Ryan, which sheds light on why Buffalo is targeting Incognito:

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'We're going to build a bully,' Ryan said at his Jan. 14 news conference, 'and we're going to see if you're going to play us for 60 minutes because we're going to give everything we have every snap out there.

'That represents not just ourselves. It represents our community, and we're proud to represent Buffalo. ... We're going to earn it, earn that respect that our fans give.'

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Incognito hasn't played since getting suspended by the NFL in November 2013 for his role in harassing then-teammate Jonathan Martin. His contract with the Dolphins expired after the 2013 season, and he's been a free agent ever since. The NFL officially reinstated Incognito in August 2014.

The Denver Broncos considered a move last November, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also kicked the tires on a potential signing. Although Incognito's performance was somewhat erratic in his last few years, he made the Pro Bowl in 2012 and has played in the league for nine seasons.