‘According to a league source, the Bills explored all avenues, including the possibilities of trading the Pro Bowl safety, but will now allow him to reach unrestricted free agency if no deal is reached between them by March 11.’
Archives for March 2014
Bills will not use franchise tag in 2014
‘”We have negotiated with representation for Jairus Byrd for more than a year, but have yet to reach an agreement on a contract extension,” said Whaley. “We remain open to getting a deal done with Jairus, but we have chosen not to use the franchise tag on any of our impending unrestricted free agents.”‘
Whaley not closing door on Byrd yet
‘”It’s a negotiation,” Whaley said. “We still have some time to get it done so we’re not closing the door on it. We’re hopeful. We’re optimistic, but we’ll see where it goes from here.”‘
LB Willie Jefferson released
‘Jefferson entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans following the 2013 NFL Draft and appeared in six games with Houston before being released on October 21. The 6-5, 241-pound linebacker earned All-Southland Conference first-team accolades as a senior at Stephen F. Austin and totaled 36 tackles with a team-high 8.0 sacks and five forced fumbles in 11 games.’
Byrd appears determined to tell Bills goodbye
‘If the relationship is damaged beyond repair, the Bills should let Byrd walk and replace him with a younger, cheaper model. The rebuilding project underway in Buffalo is unlikely to be complete while Byrd is still in his prime, anyway.’
AP Sources: Bills talks with Byrd reach standstill
‘People familiar with the situation told The Associated Press talks have stalled and no further discussions are scheduled after the Bills made a lucrative, multiyear offer to Byrd. Without revealing the full value and length of the offer, one person said Byrd would have been paid about $30 million over the contract’s first three seasons.’
From team room to classroom: Bills hit the books
‘More than a handful of Bills players are dedicating their time away from One Bills Drive not only to recovering from the season and staying football fit, but to earning their college degrees.’
Bills have cap space to make big moves
‘The cap is up $10 million from last year and there will be plenty of competition to spend for free agents. The Bills currently rank about 13th or 14th among the teams with the most cap space.’