‘History-making transactions that set the course of a franchise for years to come don’t wait. Once that ball gets rolling, it isn’t going to stop until pen meets paper. As ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported, Allen received a phone call somewhere around 3 or 4 in the morning Friday informing him an agreement was near. It’s fair to say someone was burning the proverbial midnight oil.’
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Franchise QB: Josh Allen agrees to 6 year extension with Buffalo Bills
‘Allen tossed 37 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions last season leading the Bills to their first division title and playoff win since 1995.’
Josh Allen signs 6 year extension with Bills
‘Allen’s current contract would have gone through 2022 season, but this extension would take his contract through 2028. ESPN has details on the contract.’
Bills, Josh Allen reach 6-year extension
‘ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal is for $258 million, including $150 million guaranteed. That’s an average of $43 million a year.’
Rochester fans happy the Bills are hanging on to Josh Allen
‘Fans are counting down the days until they get to see the Bills start making touchdowns. Allen’s contract extension has fans itching to start breaking tables.’
Why consistency is key for the Bills 2021 special teams unit
‘”I just trust our guys,” Farwell said. “We have as good a group as anybody. … And I really wanted to focus on the continuity, especially with Matt [Haack] coming in here. I’m not trading holders for Bass and trying to figure all that out.”‘
Bills and Josh Allen agree to terms on a six-year contract extension through 2028
‘Allen, who just turned 25 this year, rewrote the Bills single-season record book in just about every passing category in his third NFL season in 2020. He broke single-season franchise records for touchdown passes (37), completions (396), completion percentage (69.2), 300-yard games (8), passing yards (4,544) and total touchdowns (46) as he finished runner-up to Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers for league MVP honors.’
Josh Allen has more to prove after signing a historic contract extension
‘”It’s definitely a spot where it’s surreal to be in right now,” Allen shared. “I’m just thankful that we could get it done and now we can focus on going out there and earning it. And making sure they understand that I know they didn’t pay me for what I’ve done. They did this because they expect me to continue what I’m doing and expect me to go win this team some championships.”‘
10+ reactions to Josh Allen’s contract extension
‘That’s my quarterback!!!!!’
5 players to watch during the Return of the Blue & Red training camp practice
‘Ike Boettger started out training camp on the Reserve/COVID-19 list but was activated from it on Thursday. The coaching staff wasted no time and Boettger was back in the lineup practicing at full capacity. The lineman played in 15 games and started 10, including playoffs, last season. Both marked career highs for Boettger, as he has served as a key depth piece for the Bills offensive line. Boettger looks like he hasn’t missed a step since he’s been back at camp. The game experience he received last year should provide a confidence boost for the fourth-year player.’