BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, former Houston Texans captain and starting linebacker Christian Kirksey plans to sign with the Buffalo Bills practice squad.
Former #Texans captain and starting LB Christian Kirksey, a surprise cut on Tuesday, is planning to sign with the #Bills practice squad now that he has landed there, source said. He prioritized winning.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2023
Kirksey was released by the Houston Texans earlier this week.
During a news conference Wednesday afternoon Bills GM Brandon Beane said the team is in the process of adding Kirksey, but it has not been finalized yet.
Bills GM Brandon Beane said the team is in the process of adding LB Christian Kirksey to the practice squad, but it's not finalized yet. Kirksey has agreed to join.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 30, 2023
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round, 71st overall, in the 2014 NFL Draft. He has played for the Browns, Green Bay Packers, and Texans.
Across nine seasons Kirksey has played in 114 games, starting 94 of them, with 778 total tackles, 16.5 sacks, seven interceptions and six fumble recoveries.
Kirksey could help the Bills as they attempt to replace Tremaine Edmunds who signed with the Chicago Bears in the offseason.
