‘Allen has a scheduled base salary of $23.5 million for the 2024 season, so the team could conceivably do the same thing again next year to create cap space. With Allen entering his age-27 season, the likelihood he’ll see the end of his contract, which is scheduled to end after the 2028 season, is reasonably high, barring injury. Beginning in 2024, he has annual roster bonuses as follows over the following six years: $6 million in 2024 (guaranteed), $25 million in 2025 ($16.5 million of which fully guarantees Sunday), $15 million in 2026, and $25 million in each of the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The Bills could also work out a contract extension in future years to bring some of his scheduled cap numbers down.’
Archives for March 15, 2023
Report: Bills free up more cap space by restructuring Stefon Diggs’ contract
‘The move, according to sports contracts website Spotrac, will save the Bills $5.396 million in cap space by reducing Diggs’ base salary to $1.165 million and giving him the remaining $6.754 million as a signing bonus.’
Buffalo Bills re-sign linebacker Tyrel Dodson to a one-year contract
‘Dodson started three times for the Bills in 2022, all games in which Edmunds was out of the lineup. Against Cleveland in Week 11, Dodson made a career-high 13 tackles during the Bills’ 31-23 victory. Dodson has also played an important role on special teams for the Bills throughout his career. He made four tackles on special teams in 2022 and played 276 snaps, which tied for fifth most on the team at 67.3% of the total.’
Buffalo Bills plan to tender restricted free agent Dane Jackson
‘Jackson was one of three restricted free agents for the Bills this offseason. The other two, linebacker Tyrel Dodson and defensive back Cam Lewis, have both been re-signed to one-year deals.’
Taking a closer look at Bills’ hopes for upgrade with guard Connor McGovern
‘“The best thing about his game is his use of hands,” said offensive line analyst Brandon Thorn, who runs the Trench Warfare newsletter. “Specifically, how active his hands are. He’s a skilled hand-fighter, and that gives him a decent chance at recovering and staying attached to blocks.”’
Agency expected to allocate first $300 million in state aid for new Bills stadium
‘With work on the stadium expected to begin this June, the agency will vote to disburse the first $300 million of the $600 million in state money promised to the Bills for construction. Erie County has also committed $250 million upfront for construction, while the team, with the help of the NFL and sale of personal seat licenses, will foot the remaining bill, including any cost overruns.’
How a company led by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones grew its influence over Bills stadium, NFL
‘It’s all part of the growing influence Jones is gaining in the marketing and finances of other NFL teams.’
Buffalo Bills salary cap update after restructuring Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs & Von Miller contracts
‘On Tuesday night, Beane executed the third in a string of restructures – reworking the deals for star quarterback Josh Allen, pass rusher Von Miller, and wide receiver Stefon Diggs. All three base salary conversions drop the three superstar’s 2023 cap hit significantly and give the Bills roughly an additional $38 million in salary cap space.’
Bills restructure Allen, Miller contracts, re-sign LB Dodson
‘Dodson underperformed in limited action defensively last season, but his knowledge of the Bills’ defensive scheme and his contributions on special teams are of value, particularly with the loss of Edmunds. Since joining the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2019, Dodson has recorded 58 total tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and 11 special teams tackles.’
Reports: Bills agree to restructure Diggs’ contract, creating additional cap space, also tender CB Jackson
‘Yates reported that the Bills converted Diggs’ base salary into a signing bonus, which created $5.4 million in additional cap space. The reported move comes a day after the Bills reportedly agreed to restructure the contracts of quarterback Josh Allen and pass rusher Von Miller, which created $32 million in cap space. Buffalo entered the offseason well over the cap, but after a series of reported moves, the team is now in a favorable position with free agency set to officially open on Wednesday evening.’
Josh Allen on Aaron Rodgers possibly joining Jets: ‘Gotta keep some ayahuasca on hand’
‘“I think he’s too competitive to not do anything,” Allen said of the 39-year-old Green Bay Packers quarterback, who has not yet made a decision about a possible 19th season.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs joins list of Buffalo stars restructuring their contracts, per report
‘The added cap space makes the Bills a player in free agency moving forward. While several notable players have already found new teams, there are still plenty of good players to be had with free agent season still in its infancy.’
Bills re-sign linebacker Tyrel Dodson to one-year contract
‘Dodson has seen most of his playing action on special teams over the course of his four seasons with the Bills organization. Since being a part of the active roster in 2020, Dodson has averaged 61% of his snaps while either on kickoffs or punts.’
Report: Bills restructure Stefon Diggs contract
‘Now, the Bills have reportedly restructured the contract of Stefon Diggs, clearing an additional $5.4 million in salary cap space, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.’
Buffalo Bills restructure Stefon Diggs contract
‘According to ESPN, Buffalo turns a portion of Diggs’s base salary into a signing bonus which gives the Bills just over $5 million more to play with.’