Building the new-look Buffalo Bills defense continued Friday when the team agreed to terms with safety Geno Stone on a one-year contract.

A league source confirmed the signing to The Buffalo News, which was first reported by Jordan Schultz. Stone is expected to sign his contract sometime next week.

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