Brandon Beane simply can't quit on running back Darrynton Evans. According to Evans' agency, Priority Sports, Evans is back with the Buffalo Bills for the third time. As a depth running back and special teams player, we all know exactly what Evans is in Buffalo to do. Unfortunately, it might mean bad news for Ty Johnson, who Josh Allen frequently referred to last season as "the best third-down back in the league."
Johnson is currently a free agent and whether or not he's returning to the Bills has yet to be reported, but his contributions on the field last year were significant in limited opportunities. Allen loves throwing it to him. He was on the receiving end of an absurd fourth down touchdown pass in the back of the end zone from Allen in the Wild Card Round against the Denver Broncos.
"I've been saying that all year long — Ty Johnson is the best third down back in football," Allen said following the game. "The things that he's able to do for us, the way we communicate, him in the pass game, blocking and running the ball, he does it all. I'm so happy for him. So proud of him. He made a heck of a play. It was fourth down, there was no point in holding it, taking a sack there. They played man, and I just gave him a chance."
With James Cook and Ray Davis locked in, it would be a pivot for Beane to elect to carry both Johnson and Evans into 2025. Perhaps the Evans signing indicates that the Bill and Johnson aren't able to reach an agreement that would bring the elusive weapon back for another season.
