Report: Bills to add fullback Patrick DiMarco on 4-year, $8.5M deal

The Buffalo Bills will sign free-agent fullback Patrick DiMarco to a four-year contract worth $8.5 million when the new league year gets underway Thursday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

DiMarco emerged as one of the league's top fullbacks during his four seasons in Atlanta, which included a Pro Bowl appearance after the 2015 campaign.

The 27-year-old was a key cog in a Falcons rushing attack that finished this past season tied for fourth among league leaders with an impressive 4.6 yards per carry.

His addition, replacing impending free agent Jerome Felton, further strengthens a Bills ground game looking to build upon a season atop those same rankings