The Bills have tendered a contract offer to Keith Ellison. The veteran linebacker missed the second half of last year’s season with an injury. He is likely to impact Buffalo’s new 3 – 4 defense. The Bills also made tender offers to cornerback Ashton Youboty, tight end Derek Schouman, and safety George Wilson. The contract offers come one day before the start of free agency. The Bills did not make contract offers to quarterback Gibran Hamden, tight end Joe Klopenstein, and offensive lineman Richie Incognito, who are expected to become free agents.