Kyle Williams, Bills Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

The Buffalo Bills have reportedly reached an agreement with defensive tackle Kyle Williams to add another year to his current deal. He's now under contract through the 2017 season.

Adam Schefter of ESPN passed along word of the extension:

Mike Rodak of ESPN believes the deal may also restructure his cap hit for this season:

Williams has been a stalwart member of Buffalo's defensive line since being selected in the fifth round out of LSU in the 2006 draft. He's racked up over 450 tackles and 34.5 sacks in 130 career games.

Beyond his impact, a secondary reason for the signing may be the contract status of Marcell Dareus.

The Bills' other star defensive tackle is scheduled to become a free agent after next season. The team likely didn't want to risk losing two valuable contributors on the interior in consecutive years if it can't re-sign Dareus. Adding another year to Williams' deal prevents that possibility.

Buffalo should once again have one of the best defensive fronts in football with Mario Williams and Jerry Hughes joining the tackle tandem. The team appears ready to lean heavily on its running game and defense without a reliable quarterback on the roster.

Williams must play a key role if the Bills are going to have success with that approach in 2015 and beyond.