Buffalo Bills starter impressed by ‘mature’ rookie DE Javon Solomon at OTAs

In the blink of an eye, defensive end Greg Rousseau has become something of an elder statesman for the Buffalo Bills.

“Time flies really fast. One minute you get drafted, you get here. Next thing you know, it’s fourth year,” Rousseau said earlier this week after an OTA practice at Orchard Park .

Rousseau, the No. 28 selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, has made 46 starts in three seasons. Buffalo exercised its fifth-year option earlier this offseason, ensuring the former first-rounder will be under team control through the 2025 campaign.

As a fourth-year pro, Rousseau, 24, is able to provide advice to unseasoned rookies, including fifth-round edge rusher Javon Solomon.

“It was cool to see the new guys that came in and learn about their stories, learn where they came from,” Rousseau said.

So far, Rousseau likes what he’s seen from the newest member of his position group. A somewhat unknown draft prospect from Troy, Solomon led all NCAA FBS players in sacks (16.0) last season.

“I like him. I like him, really edgy, really flexible, he has good hands. He’s really mature, asks a lot of questions. You can tell he wants it, and he’s not just along for the ride. He’s trying to get better every day, and that’s exactly what he’s doing,” Rousseau said.

As for the future, Rousseau is proof of everything that can happen in three short years.