Mike Gillislee is leaving Buffalo after the Bills decided against matching the offer sheet New England extended to the former Florida running back last week. Staying in the division, Gillislee won’t be going far and will get a chance to prove the Bills made a mistake twice a season.
Due to the fact Gillislee was a restricted free agent, Buffalo will receive a fifth-round pick from the Patriots in the upcoming draft. The selection New England surrenders will be the 163rd overall pick in the draft.
In return for RB Mike Gillislee, Bills will receive Patriots' fifth-round pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2017
New England’s deal with Gillislee extends for two years at $6.4 million total. After backing up LeSean McCoy last season, Gillislee rushed the ball 101 times for 577 yards and eight touchdowns. Following a sub-par first three years in Gainesville, Gillislee had a breakout year as a senior in 2012. In his final season for Florida, Gillislee rushed for 1,152 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Gillislee was selected in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He lasted only one season in Miami before playing the last two in Buffalo.
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