‘With one notable exception, nearly everything has gone swimmingly for the Bills in an unexpected and surprising spending spree to open free agency. Even Beane, who spoke Friday about Buffalo’s various comings and goings, said he wasn’t necessarily expecting to land a big fish like Miller in free agency.’
Archives for March 19, 2022
Bills Cut Star Lotulelei After Restocking Defensive Line
‘The ninth-year player, who sat out the 2020 season for COVID-19 reasons, had two seasons left on a five-year, $50 million contract he signed with Buffalo in free agency in 2018. Lotulelei was Buffalo’s primary run-stuffer, and had 40 starts in 43 games with the Bills.’
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane frustrated with Washington Commanders after J.D. McKissic flip: They ‘didn’t back off’
‘”That was tough. Obviously, he was a guy we targeted and, in this business, in general, when you have an agreement, it’s good,” Beane said Friday. “But until there’s ink on the paper, and his agent did a great job. Doug Hendrickson and CJ LaBoy did a great job. There were some things that went down with the other organization, which is painful, but they chose to do what they did, and I couldn’t stop it.”‘
Buffalo Bills release Star Lotulelei following DT additions in free agency
‘The Bills elected not to designate as a post-June 1 release, a league source told ESPN, which would have resulted in less dead cap but would have delayed the savings. The move saves $1.5 million in cap space and results in $7.7 million in dead cap this year. Buffalo will not have dead cap left over from the release next year.’
Bills release defensive tackle Star Lotulelei in the wake of Von Miller signing
‘Lotulelei found mixed results when healthy. He logged just 17 total tackles in his Bills debut but stepped up in 2019, recording two sacks to go along with three quarterback hits and three tackles for loss. He nearly matched a career high in sacks in 2021, with three, despite playing just 11 games, while also recording three QB hits and four tackles for loss.’
Brandon Beane Not Happy With Commanders Over J.D. McKissic Signing
‘“His agent did a great job. Doug Hendrickson and C.J. LaBoy did a great job,” Beane said. “There were some things that went down with the other organization, which is painful, but they chose to do what they did and I couldn’t stop them.”’
Brandon Beane not thrilled with J.D. McKissic situation
‘Beane then responded to a question about whether or not this complicates things with an organization in Washington, which he has many connections to people from his days with the Carolina Panthers. “Yeah, it does,” Beane said.’
Shaq Lawson, Marquel Lee return to Bills on one-year deals
‘Lee was not on an NFL roster in 2020, then signed with the Bills in March of last year. He returned to the Raiders after the Bills released him last training camp, playing 11 games for Las Vegas.’
Bills release defensive tackle Star Lotulelei
‘After missing the opening week of the season with a calf injury, Lotulelei returned to play the next seven contests, but then played in only four of the remaining nine games due to both injuries and being on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.’
Bills general manager Brandon Beane addresses media on aggressive approach to free agency
‘”I don’t ever plan to be a big spender,” Beane said regarding his thoughts from the NFL combine. “But I’m never going to shy away from seeing if there’s something there.”‘
Buffalo Bills release DT Star Lotulelei
‘Lotulelei, 32, hasn’t played a full season with the Bills since 2019. Prior to the 2020 season, Lotulelei opted out for the year due to COVID concerns. In 2021, Lotulelei played in just eight games.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane upset with Washington over signing J.D. McKissic
‘“That was tough. Obviously, he was a guy we targeted,” Beane said, choosing his words carefully. “You know, in this business, in general, when you have an agreement, it’s good. But until there’s ink on the paper, you know. His agents did a great job. Doug Hendrickson and CJ LaBoy did a great job. There was some things that went down with the other organization, which is painful. But they chose to do what they did, and I couldn’t stop it.”‘
Gov. Hochul: Ongoing stadium talks have been “productive”
‘The governor said the money for the stadium could come from the state budget or economic development funding. She added that she got the ball rolling on the latest round of stadium talks and she’s eager to get a deal done with the Pegulas.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane discusses how they landed Von Miller in free agency
‘Bills general manager Brandon Beane, at his end of season news conference, said he didn’t anticipate being a big spender in free agency. A call from Von Miller’s agent changed all that, and that the message was clear.’
Von Miller an example of what Brandon Beane does best
‘It’s impossible to fully judge a contract without fully knowing the details which, as of this moment, are unavailable. What has been reported is that the Bills have guaranteed Miller the entirety of what it took the Raiders to lock up Chandler Jones. This is likely no sweetheart team deal. There’s a can being kicked down the road, the question is where it falls on the spectrum of tuna can to garbage can.’