‘Bernard was entering the final year of his rookie contract and it never seemed likely the Bills would let one of two team captains (along with Josh Allen) hit the open market.’
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‘The Buffalo Bills have some holes to fill, particularly on defense and are expected to be active in free agency. It’s not a deep free agent class and many of the top cornerbacks are aging.’
Dion Dawkins slams Chiefs for abysmal Super Bowl dud, claims Bills ‘would’ve had a better chance’
‘The eight-year veteran Dawkins has been with the Bills his entire career — so he’s now had his fair share of devastating playoff losses, especially against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.’
Bills agree to sign LB Bernard to 4-year contract extension. AP source says deal worth $50 million
‘The 25-year-old Bernard still has one year left on his rookie contract, and has quickly made an impact since being selected in the third round of the 2022 draft out of Baylor. He won the starting job in his second season and, last year, joined quarterback Josh Allen as being the team’s only two captains.’
Dion Dawkins: Bills ‘would’ve put on a better show’ than Chiefs in Super Bowl
‘”We would’ve put on a better show in the Super Bowl,” Dawkins told “The Pivot Podcast.”‘
Source: Bills, LB Terrel Bernard agree on 4-year, $50M extension
‘”To … get a ‘C’ on your chest when there’s only two given out and you’re in just your third season as a pro, I think really speaks volumes about who he is and how his teammates view him,” coach Sean McDermott said of Bernard at the NFL scouting combine, adding that there were times this past season when he thought the linebacker was trying to do too much but improved.”‘
What awaits the Buffalo Bills: In-house moves, positions to watch
‘Trading that first-round pick would open up options as the draft gets closer and as the team builds out the 2025 roster. The Bills need to clear under $8 million in cap space to be compliant before the start of the league year next Wednesday. Unlike last year, getting there will not require as many significant cuts, but can be done in a variety of ways — including either releasing or negotiating a pay cut with pass rusher Von Miller.’
Bills, Terrel Bernard agree to four-year extension: Buffalo retains one of its key defensive players
‘Bernard was entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, so this deal now secures him for the foreseeable future. The 25-year-old entered the league as a third-round pick of the Bills in 2022 out of Baylor. Since heading to upstate New York, Bernard has blossomed into a key cog of Sean McDermott’s defense. Last season, he was named one of Buffalo’s two captains for the 2024 campaign.’
Bills, LB Terrel Bernard Agree to Four-Year Contract Extension
‘In just 13 games last season for Buffalo, Bernard made 104 combined tackles, including five for loss and a sack. He also hauled in two interceptions.’
Bills reward another homegrown star not named James Cook with $50 million extension
‘The Bills have rewarded linebacker Terrel Bernard with a four-year, $50 million extension, Kyle Brandt announced on Good Morning Football. Bernard has been tremendous in his starting role since replacing Tremaine Edmunds in 2023. He had 143 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and three interceptions that season, cementing himself as one of the most well-rounded linebackers in football. Injuries kept him out of four games in 2024, but he still totaled over 100 tackles and two interceptions.’
Buffalo Bills sign two stars to big contracts; could running back be next?
‘The Bills have spent the last week dishing out money to two of their other stars, so Cook may feel that he’s up next.’
Bills star says he will restructure his $60 million contract to help Buffalo get Myles Garrett
‘Dawkins also said he would be willing to re-work his deal to help acquire Garrett. “[The front office] has to move that chess board around and re-paint those pictures,” Dawkins said. “In a sense of restructuring and figuring out how we can figure out where we can have a little more confetti to pay… I’m willing for them to go in my book and play with things. I want to win.”‘
Bills sign linebacker Terrel Bernard to four-year contract extension
‘The Bills announced on Friday they have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with linebacker Terrel Bernard. According to reports, the deal is worth up to $50 million, with $25 million worth of guaranteed money.’
Why extending Terrel Bernard was a no brainer for the Buffalo Bills
‘It’s a fair deal for both sides but very good value for the Bills, keeping their 25-year-old linebacker with the team as he’s about the enter the prime of his career. It always felt like it was a foregone conclusion that they would extend Bernard, but we didn’t know for how much. And this is a more team-friendly deal than I was anticipating.’
Bills lock up LB Terrel Bernard with 4-year extension
‘Bernard is now under contract through the 2029 season. NFL Network reports the four-year extension is worth $50 million, with more than $25 million guaranteed. Bernard was accounting for $3.5 million against Buffalo’s salary cap in the final season of his rookie contract.’