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Beane updates cap space as details of Oliver, Floyd deals emerge

‘However, he is also projecting them to be $3-5 million over the cap when they have to cut down to their final 53-man roster, and all of those salaries count. The general manager said that’s projecting who will make the roster, while also considering guarantees, and with no injuries.’

Leonard Floyd couldn’t be happier to join Bills

‘”It’s the people. I feel like if you have great people in the building, they bring out the best in the players. I feel that way with the Bills,” said Floyd. “I might just play my best ball on the Bills just being around great people and great teammates.”‘

Seneca Nation to have observers on Bills’ stadium construction site

‘Thanks to new legislation in Albany, that protection is now in place. NY State Senator Tim Kennedy is the chairman of the State-Native Americans Relations Committee. He was one of the sponsors of Senate Bill S5701, the unmarked burial site protection act. Kennedy says that the legislation was not put in place specifically because of the stadium construction project, it merely puts a uniform process in place in the event that remains or artifacts are discovered during any project across New York. “Whenever there are remains of any kind found on any project, there is a need to address that. Now we have in place a way to for the remains to be dealt with in a respectful way and to ensure that the sacred site is taken into account.”‘

Floyd comes to Buffalo chasing another ring

‘Adding Floyd officially on Tuesday was the latest part of Brandon Beane’s seemingly never ending quest to build a pass rush. Floyd signed a one year deal that is reportedly worth seven million guaranteed and up to nine million with incentives.’

Leonard Floyd coming to Buffalo in hopes of winning a Super Bowl

‘When asked other reasons for signing with the Bills, Floyd had one major answer. He wants to win. Not just win throughout the season but win a Super Bowl. He feels as if Buffalo is the team to play for and even went far enough to say it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up and he, “has to seize this moment.” Floyd talked about his love for the game and he already feels as if the new environment from his teammates and coaches is like no other and it’s where he may play some of his best football.’

Bills sign edge rusher Leonard Floyd

‘”Now this just gives us another body, another pass rusher, protect your quarterback and get after the other team’s quarterback,” Beane said on The Pat McAfee show. “We’ve faced Leonard when he was with the Rams and he’s a player that over the last three years has had close to 30 sacks, right around nine and a half to ten per year. He’s just another guy that we can add along the line and once we started talking to Leonard and his people, I definitely checked in with Von to see his thoughts and he signed off saying he was a great guy who fits our culture.”‘

Leonard Floyd’s first day, Damar Hamlin a full practice participant | OTA Week 3 Notebook

‘Admittedly, Oliver said 2022 wasn’t his best season as he worked through multiple injuries. While not making excuses, Oliver said he learned valuable lessons along the way that he hopes propels his production to higher levels in 2023. “It just showed me that no matter literally what can happen you will be alright you can persevere through whatever,” he said. “I think I can be just as dominant as any d-tackle in the league.”‘