‘Floyd’s presence should immediately upgrade Buffalo’s pass rush even though his on-field reunion with Miller is likely going to have to wait. Miller had surgery on his right knee in December and his timetable to return is not clear, with the possibility of the player missing the start of the season. Buffalo’s defense struggled in generating pressure after Miller was sidelined in late November.’
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Buffalo Bills Break Ground On New $1.54 Billion Stadium
‘The ground-breaking comes a little more than a month since an agreement between the Bills and state and county governments was approved, and some 14 months after the framework of a deal was agreed to, with taxpayer money set aside in the state budget.’
Source: Buffalo Bills, Leonard Floyd agree to one-year deal
‘Floyd, 30, adds another veteran presence to a Bills pass-rushing group that includes his former Los Angeles Rams teammate Von Miller, who is coming off a major right ACL injury suffered on Thanksgiving that has about a nine-month recovery window, putting his availability in question for the start of the season. The Bills have also invested heavily in recent drafts at the position with second-round picks A.J. Epenesa (2020) and Boogie Basham (2021) and first-round pick Greg Rousseau (2021).’
Bills break ground on new $1.54 billion stadium
‘On Monday morning, however, those came to a pause with gold shovels, a stage and all the proper tools for a celebration to hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bills stadium. The agreements include a 30-year lease and a non-relocation agreement that makes it difficult for the team to leave Buffalo, the second-smallest NFL market (larger than only Green Bay).’
Bills add Leonard Floyd in late NFL free-agency splash: Veteran pass rusher agrees to 1-year deal, per report
‘Floyd was released by L.A. earlier this offseason but finds himself in an ideal situation with Buffalo while also reuniting with fellow pass rusher Von Miller, who he played alongside during that Super Bowl run in 2021. Miller is coming off a torn ACL that erased a chunk of his 2022 season, so Floyd could be asked to carry some extra weight early as Miller finds his footing.’
Why Ed Oliver Is One of the Bills’ Six Highest-Paid Players
‘The answer is sitting on the Bills’ cap table. Their six highest-paid players, in order and by APY, are as follows: a quarterback, a receiver, an edge rusher, a corner, (now) a pass-rushing 3-technique defensive tackle and a left tackle. After that, you get an off-ball linebacker, in Matt Milano, who came in at a more affordable price than Edmunds; a tight end; a safety; and a center. The bottom line in all of it is that this is how teams that have tough choices to make do it now.’
Bills to Sign LB Leonard Floyd to One-Year Deal, per Report
‘Floyd, 30, appeared in all 17 games for the Rams last season and tallied nine sacks along with 59 tackles and a career-high 22 quarterback hits. Despite his play, Los Angeles ranked 19th in total defense and 21st in scoring defense last season, and the team finished 5–12.’
Bills sign defensive tackle Ed Oliver to four-year contract extension
‘Oliver was selected ninth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Houston, and was about to enter the final year of his rookie deal. The 25-year-old was scheduled to make just shy of $10.8 million in 2023, with the exact same amount counting against the salary cap.’
Report: Bills sign pass rusher Leonard Floyd to one-year contract
‘The seven-year pro spent his last three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, recording, at least, nine sacks in all three years.’
Bills EVP and COO Ron Raccuia hopes to have new stadium structure in place by end of this season
‘Raccuia mentioned this process began sometime around March of 2021 and on what fans can expect for this upcoming season, “If everything keeps going the way it has thus far, hopefully we’ll have steel in place and the structure starting to go up sometime toward the end of this upcoming season.”’
Report: Bills and linebacker Leonard Floyd agree to one-year deal
‘As reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Alaina Getzenberg Floyd’s one-year deal is worth $2.25 million, including $1.5 million guaranteed.’
Let the ‘Bill’-ding begin, Buffalo Bills officially break ground on new stadium
‘”Ralph, we’re moving across the street,” said Bills owner Terry Pegula during the groundbreaking ceremony. The new stadium will be built across Abbott Road from Highmark Stadium and is expected to be completed by fall 2026. It will be a state-of-the-art canopy-covered stadium with a seating capacity of around 63,000 seats. The Bills said it will be the largest project ever built in Western New York.’
‘Ralph, we’re moving across the street’: Ground broken at site of new Bills stadium
‘“Ralph, we’re moving across the street,” Bills owner Terry Pegula said. “We’re going to build a stadium here, and we’re going to tear down a stadium over there that’s full of memories. So, we need to fill this stadium with more memories and continue our legacy. We should remember the past, but embrace the building of our future.”’
Bills owner Terry Pegula emotional at stadium groundbreaking, honoring mass shooting victims and wife
‘“And if I could mention one more person I cheer for every day: My wife, Kim,” Pegula said.’
Current Bills season ticket holders will have priority at new stadium
‘Season ticket holders will have priority at season tickets for the new stadium, which is set to have around 7,600 less seats than the current Highmark Stadium. To join a priority list, fans will have to pay a $150 down payment (plus a $3 fee) per seat. Deposits for up to six seats can be made.’