Bills' Reggie Ragland: Signs rookie deal with Bills

Ragland signed his rookie deal Tuesday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Analysis:

Ragland, the 41st pick in this year's draft, was thought to have a decent chance to go in the first round, so the Bills were more than happy to trade up to get him. The big question for his IDP value is whether he can stay on the field for third down - his tackling abilities are excellent, but his coverage skills are so-so. With first-rounder Shaq Lawson (shoulder) expected to miss some time in the regular season, the pressure for Ragland to have a key impact as a rookie just went up.