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Bills sign backup QB Kyle Allen

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Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down the Bills' initial moves in free agency, which include reportedly losing Tremaine Edmunds and gaining Connor McGovern.

Josh Allen has a new backup quarterback.

The Bills will sign former Texans quarterback Kyle Allen, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Kyle Allen will compete with Matt Barkley to be the Bills’ No. 2 quarterback. Last year’s No. 2, Case Keenum, is leaving to sign with the Texans.

Kyle Allen has spent time in Carolina, Washington and Houston in his NFL career, starting 19 games in all. His career stats include a 62.6 percent completion rate, 4,734 yards, 26 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.