The Buffalo Bills brought in familiar reinforcements to shore up an inconsistent run defense by signing tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson.

The Bills announced Wednesday morning that they've signed defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson -- both of whom have spent time as starters for the team in previous seasons. This will be Phillips' third stint with the Bills;

The Buffalo Bills have added a pair of familiar faces, signing defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson.Jefferson, 31, was released by the Browns on Tuesday. Phillips, 32, was cut by the Cowboys after playing in just two games this season.

The Buffalo Bills have revealed some new developments ahead of their game against the Colts. The Bills announced the signing of defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson to one-year contracts.

The Buffalo Bills bulked up their interior run defensive front with two familiar players by signing tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson.

By cutting Quinton Jefferson before Tuesday's trade deadline, the Browns allowed the veteran defensive lineman to avoid the waiver wire.

One key reason why it is so challenging for teams to agree to trades at the deadline is that they have concerns with new players learning their scheme quick enough. When you bring back old friends, that isn't much of a problem.

The Buffalo Bills needed some help at defensive tackle and in the past two days, they’ve brought back two former DTs to bolster the unit. On Wednesday, the Bills are reportedly signing Quinton Jefferson a day after reportedly adding Jordan Phillips.

Over the last few years we've seen the likes of Cole Beasley, John Brown, Mitch Trubisky, Matt Barkley, Shaq Lawson, and Jordan Phillips return for another stint with the team. Phillips part of the latest example, signing with the Bills for a third time.