‘It’s the largest guaranteed total given to an NFL player, surpassing the previous mark of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who received $230 million guarantee.’
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Von Miller landing spots: Best fits for two-time Super Bowl champion after release from Bills
‘Miller, who turns 36-years-old on March 26, has just six sacks across the last two seasons, but he and the Bills are open to a return on a new deal ahead of his 14th NFL season, per NFL Media. He signed a six-year, $120 million deal with Buffalo in the 2022 offseason after helping lead the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl LVI title to conclude the 2021 season. Miller, the second overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, leads the entire NFL in sacks since 2010 with 129.5, a figure that also ranks as the 16th-most since sacks became an officially tracked individual statistic in 1982.’
NFL's highest-paid QBs: Josh Allen gets biggest guarantee ever, Dak Prescott remains highest-paid per year
‘Allen is one of the NFL’s all-time great success stories. Regarded as extremely physically talented but raw and inaccurate coming out of Wyoming, Allen was selected seventh overall in 2018. After a so-so rookie season that included plenty of flashes but also more interceptions (12) than touchdown passes (10), Allen improved in his second year and then took a huge jump his third year, finishing second in MVP voting. He has been outstanding ever since, and over the past five seasons only the Chiefs have won more games.’
Bills' Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report
‘While Allen still had four years and about $140 million left on his current contract, the Bills clearly thought that this was the time to reward the reigning league MVP.’
In massive deal for Josh Allen, Bills get ahead of next wave of QB raises
‘Why now? Perhaps the Bills are trying to get ahead of a new wave of quarterbacks getting substantial raises, even with nine now already making $50 million a year or more. NFL teams are normally hesitant to tear up a contract with more than one year left on it, so doing so with four years left is unconventional to say the least. Allen in August 2021 had signed a six-year, $258 million contract. His new deal represents a 28% raise on the per-year value, exceeded only by Dak Prescott’s $60 million per year.’
Bills Sign Josh Allen to Record-Setting Contract Extension
‘Allen and the Bills agreed to a six-year contract extension worth a staggering $330 million. The deal includes a fully-guaranteed $250 million, which is the most guaranteed money ever given to a player in the NFL. Previously, the $230 million guaranteed to Deshaun Watson by the Cleveland Browns was the largest guarantee in league history, a figure Allen’s new deal shatters by $20 million.’
Bills Release Eight-Time Pro Bowler Von Miller
‘Miller, who turns 36 in March, was set to earn $17.5 million in 2025. Buffalo frees up roughly $8.4 million against the cap by releasing the future Pro Football Hall of Famer, but the two sides are reportedly open to a return.’
Why did Bills release Von Miller? Contract savings could be crucial ahead of NFL free agency
‘The six-year, $120 million deal that Miller signed before the 2022 season proved to be too big an expenditure. Miller wound up with just 14.0 sacks across three total seasons before his release was reported Sunday morning by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.’
Bills release $120 million future Hall of Famer in cap saving move to potentially pursue Myles Garrett
‘Buffalo released Von Miller, a move that frees up $8.4 million in cap space. Miller was signed by Buffalo ahead of the 2022 season to a six-year deal worth up to $120 million. He tore his ACL on Thanksgiving that year, and he hasn’t been the same since.’
Josh Allen contract details: Bills QB sets NFL record with historic six-year extension
‘Allen’s latest deal sees him rise to second on the list of highest-paid quarterbacks, only behind Cowboys star Dak Prescott ($60 million AAV). His $55 million AAV is level with Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence and Jordan Love.’
Bills give Josh Allen most guaranteed money in NFL history with record-breaking contract extension
‘Josh Allen is now the highest-paid quarterback in terms of guaranteed money in this history of the NFL. The Bills gave the Allen a six-year, $330 million contract extension that includes $250 million guaranteed, the most guaranteed money ever given to a player.’
Bills QB Josh Allen living large from Hailee Steinfeld engagement to NFL MVP, record-setting contract
‘In the five games after Allen got engaged, he threw 10 touchdowns and ran for seven more, a closing stretch to the regular season that was good enough for him to hold off Lamar Jackson and win the NFL MVP award.’
Bills release defensive end Von Miller
‘The three-time All-Pro and future Hall-of-Famer was scheduled to count over $23 million against the team’s salary cap in 2025. However, the release will clear $8.3 million in cap space.’
Bills reach agreement on new six-year deal with quarterback Josh Allen
‘That figure would make Allen the second-highest paid quarterback in the league at $55 million, in terms of average annual value (AAV), only behind Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott at $60 million. Allen is also tied with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow with his average annual salary.’
Why Josh Allen's new record breaking contract with the Buffalo Bills is a bargain
‘Not only does this new deal keep Allen in Buffalo for an additional two seasons, but it likely creates more salary cap space for the 2025 season. While the exact details of the contract are unknown, the front office likely built this deal in a way that would create spending money during the first few years of Allen’s new contract.’