Rian Lindell

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Kicker Rian Lindell avoided free agency by re-signing with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. And there's another familiar face returning to the fold, after the Bills hired Pete Metzelaars, the most productive tight end in team history, as an assistant coach.  

The Buffalo Bills have been busy shoring up their special teams for the future. Days after signing long snapper Garrison Sanborn to a three-year, $3.21 million contract, the team has signed kicker Rian Lindell to a deal averaging $3 million annually. It's believed to be at least a three-year deal.  

After nine seasons in Buffalo, Bills place-kicker Rian Lindell doesn't even fantasize about what it would be like to kick in a domed stadium. "A couple weeks ago it was windy and not the best day, and I thought, 'This is football weather ...  

Bills kicker Rian Lindell has made his name on consistency, so it's hardly a surprise that the 12-year NFL veteran will continue to be consistent presence on Buffalo's roster. The Bills announced on Tuesday that Lindell has signed a contract extension with ...  

It’s best to be in a place where you get that football weather. I kind a like when the snow comes and it gets a little colder." That's the perfect attitude for a place-kicker for the Bills. Lindell is under contract with Buffalo for another four years.