‘Harty joined the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Assumption College (Division II) in 2019 and had an All-Pro season on special teams returning 36-punts for 338-yards and a touchdown.’
BillsBeat - March 16, 2023
Report: Bills to add former Houston Texans QB Kyle Allen
‘The addition to the quarterback room comes after former Bills backup Case Keenum came to an agreement with the Texans on a two-year deal.’
$300 million in state funding allotted for future Bills stadium
‘At a meeting Wednesday, the Erie County Stadium Corporation voted to further that funding, authorized entering into a 30-year lease with the Bills, and appointed a new president to oversee the next phase of the project, which will include construction and the management of the venue when it’s finished.’
Bills re-sign Poyer on 2-year deal
‘The team announced Wednesday afternoon the two sides agreed on a two-year deal.’
Plans moving forward for new Bills stadium
‘The Erie County Stadium Corporation, chaired by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob Duffy, voted Wednesday to approve the general plan for the stadium in Orchard Park.’
Safety Jordan Poyer re-signs with Bills
‘Poyer’s dealt with several injuries in the 2022 season. However, the Bills made the NFL Playoffs five times during Poyer’s time in Buffalo and ranked as a top five scoring defense in three of the past four seasons.’
Bills agree to terms with Pro Bowl safety Jordan Poyer on two-year deal
‘”I give Jordan a lot of credit. And he is a pro. I know the whole contract thing and like, people can handle those in many different ways. We all see that. But a lot of respect for how Jordan handled this and he’s a great pro and did a lot of great things for us and we’d love to get him back, for sure. I’d be the first to tell you,” Beane said in January.’
BillsBeat - March 15, 2023
A closer look at the restructured contracts of Bills' Josh Allen and Von Miller
‘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.’
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.’