CJ Spiller signed today 8/6

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C.J. Spiller, Bills agree to deal

 

The Buffalo Bills reached a five-year, $25 million contract with first-round pick C.J. Spiller that could escalate to $37.5 million, according to a source.

 

 

Spiller has been out of camp while the team tried to negotiate a contract.

 

 

 

The running back's deal includes $20.8 million in guarantees, according to a source. Spiller was the ninth choice in the 2010 draft out of Clemson.

 

 

 

Spiller was flying to Buffalo and planned to report early Friday afternoon to the Bills' camp at St. John Fisher College in Rochester.

 

 

 

Bills general manager Buddy Nix declined to comment as he walked off the field following the team's Friday morning practice. A Bills media relations official, walking with Nix and CEO Russ Brandon, told reporters that the team would make an announcement once the contract had been signed.

 

 

 

Spiller joins left tackle Russell Okung, the Seattle Seahawks' pick at No. 6, as the final first-rounders to agree to terms.

 

Okung agreed Friday to a six-year, $48.5 million, including more than $29 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

 

 

 

Spiller took part in all of the team's offseason minicamps in May and June, but has some catching up to do as Buffalo continues to install a new offense under first-year head coach Chan Gailey.

 

Spiller is expected to play a significant role in the scheme -- used as both a rusher and receiver -- while sharing time with running backs Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, who split the starting duties last season