‘At this point in the season, only the salaries of the top 51 players on the Bills roster are factored into their salary cap. That said, the Bills need to sign their rookie draft picks, which will cost them approximately $3 million. But not all of those draft picks will have contracts with a higher cap hit than some of the other players already on the team. So essentially, the Bills will have more money to spend than the simple math suggests [$10M (cap space) – $3M (rookies)]. So for a rough estimate, let’s say the Bills have about $8M in cap space as of June 3.’
BillsBeat - June 4, 2024
'$200 million in economic impact': The Buffalo Bills want to host the 2028 NFL Draft
‘In April, the NFL set a record with 775,000 fans at the 2024 draft in Detroit.’
Bills intend to submit bid to host 2028 NFL Draft
‘Should Buffalo be awarded the draft in 2028, it would give the organization the perfect opportunity to showcase its new stadium and surrounding campus to a massive audience, as well as provide a noteworthy financial influx for the region. A Michigan economic group estimated this past draft had a roughly $165 million net impact on the City of Detroit.’
'I'm going to make plays': Austin Johnson bringing versatility to Bills' defensive line
‘When asked what he brings to the Bills’ defensive line, Johnson used a word that is music to Sean McDermott’s ears. “Versatility,” he said. “I can play every position, pass-rush and play the run. So, wherever they put me, I’m going to make plays.”‘
BillsBeat - June 3, 2024
Khalil Shakir settling into new role with Bills as a team leader
‘“I’ve always been a guy that’s just do my job, and then do what I’m supposed to do – the correct way, the way that they’re teaching it, the way we’re doing it in preparation – and then everything else will fall into place,” Shakir said this week. “So, for me, it’s just always been, if I’ve got to go in there and block 50 times, go in there and block 50 times. If I’ve got to go in there and run a route, run a go route and run off 50 times, I’m going to do it. I’m huge in what goes around comes around.”’
Buffalo Bills plan to submit bid to host 2028 NFL draft at new stadium
‘The draft dominated downtown Detroit in late April – city officials estimated 775,000 fans attended over three days, including a maximum of 275,000 for the first round, breaking the record of 600,000 set by Nashville in 2019.’
Ten Lives Club cat rescue to name new adoption center after Bills kicker Tyler Bass
‘Ten Lives Club‘s new addition at its main shelter in Hamburg will be called the Tyler Bass Cat Adoption Center, rescue founder Marie Edwards said in a video announcement released last week.’
Best Bills players of all time: We rank Buffalo's top 100
‘I also added a few players who, on further examination, I should have included the first time around, and that meant removing other players. My process took into account many factors, but the primary drivers were performance and statistics, what the player meant to the team, and longevity as a Bill. There are a few exceptions on the longevity front, but I felt that their contributions in warranted inclusion.’
Who is the best Buffalo Bills player of all time? Our list from 25-1
‘1. Bruce Smith.’
All-time best Buffalo Bills players: The list from 50-26
’28. Jack Kemp.’
All-time best Buffalo Bills players: The list from 75-51
’60. Harry Jacobs.’
All-time best Buffalo Bills players: The list from 100-76
’93. Ryan Fitzpatrick.’
BillsBeat - June 2, 2024
Buffalo Bills coach Al Holcomb benefits from NFL's Coach Accelerator Program
‘“To have access to NFL ownership and (for) them get to know who you are and kind of what you’re about, and philosophically, some of the things that you believe in, in a one-on-one type of environment and setting was really valuable and helpful for me moving forward in this process,” he said.’
Buffalo Bills sign Gable Steveson, former Olympic gold medalist in wrestling
‘He has limited football experience, but the Bills plan to add Steveson to their defensive line. It’s not a position he has played, but he hopes his wrestling skills and competitive nature will translate to the field. The Bills listed Steveson as 5-foot-11, 266-pounds, slightly undersized for a defensive tackle.’
Bills Mailbag: Why Tyler Bass is a cause for concern entering 2024 season
‘It’s entirely fair to be concerned about Bass going into 2024. Bottom line: He wasn’t good enough at the end of last season, especially in the playoffs. It’s surprising that the Bills didn’t bring in any competition for Bass this offseason. Bass’ contract counts $4.42 million against the 2024 salary cap, and if they cut him before the season, the team would save just $100,000 of that, while having to eat more than $1 million in dead money in 2025, as well. Financially, the best-case scenario for the Bills is Bass bounces back to the form he showed in 2021 and 2022, when he made more than 87% of his field-goal attempts in both seasons. You’re right, Bill, that any reports right now about what Bass is doing aren’t all that important. Can he come through when the pressure is on? We won’t know that answer until September, at the earliest.’