‘The cap increase is expected to help the Bills, a team that is an estimated $32.5 million over the cap entering the new league year on March 13. The salary cap was originally projected to jump to $242.5 million, but the $255.4 million exceeded that by $12.9 million.’
BillsBeat - February 24, 2024
Bills get some relief as NFL raises salary cap by a record $30 million for 2024
‘Many NFL teams had been budgeting for the cap to be in the mid-240s next season, but the significant jump benefits teams like the Bills. With the new cap number, the Bills are still projected to be $43.701 million over, but that number is now down from roughly $56 million and could be the difference in keeping a few players or signing a few new ones in free agency.’
Are Bills, stadium construction companies following community benefits agreement?
‘“Yes to the new stadium, but not without the residents of Erie County and Western New York benefiting from it,” Baskin said. “People want to engage in this project… If we do not abide by or hold Gilbane-Tuner accountable to the agreed processes that they are supposed to implement according to the lease deal, then the residents lose out and I don’t want to see that happen.”’
BillsBeat - February 23, 2024
Bills coach Sean McDermott named to NFL Competition Committee
‘“It didn’t take long for me to have to think about it other than making sure I could handle the responsibilities and the time spent, in addition to the time … that I spent already with our team,” McDermott said. “I wanted to make sure that I could serve both and serve both well. And once (Vincent) gave me a better feel for what that will entail, we went ahead and I gave the green light.”’
Former Bills punter Matt Araiza signs with Kansas City Chiefs
‘Araiza had worked out with other teams since his release from the Bills, but this is his first time signing with a team since the initial accusations.’
Was Stefon Diggs' 2023 a one-year hiccup or the start of his decline?
‘Diggs’ future with the Bills shouldn’t be a question because of the financial ramifications. If the Bills cut him in a pre-June 1 move, they would have a whopping $18.146 million dead cap hit; if they trade him before June 1, they would have three consecutive years of $6 million dead cap hits. Bad business for a cap-strapped team and really bad business for a team that believes it remains in the Super Bowl conversation.’
Former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza signs with rival Kansas City Chiefs
‘Araiza worked out for the New York Jets in May of 2023 but the team elected to go in another direction. The 23-year-old released a statement through his agency JL Sports.’
The Bills need to draft a defensive end, this time it needs to fit the personnel they have
‘This time around, the Bills must be more judicious with their handling of the position. A.J. Epenesa started to come around the last two seasons, but he spent his first two changing his body shape after shaving 10-15 pounds since college, while Boogie Basham was never a true fit for the defense and was dealt for a seventh-round pick prior to the season.’
2024 NFL offseason: How will the Bills manage cap space, free agency?
‘Whether the Bills will be able to afford to bring Jones back is the question. His age and only playing seven regular-season games in 2023 could help, plus it’s clear that the veteran will get serious playing time in Buffalo, but more money elsewhere is certainly a possibility. He is also not a long-term solution at a position in which the Bills could very well look to add young talent through the draft.’
Sean McDermott named to NFL Competition Committee
‘Both McDermott and McVay were hired by their respective clubs in 2017 and join six others already on the committee.’
Opinion: 2024 State of the Bills: Tight end
‘While the wide receiver position certainly has plenty of question marks, the tight end group is exactly the opposite. The Bills appear to be pretty set heading into 2024.’
Kansas City Chiefs sign former Bills punter Matt Araiza: reports
‘Araiza was named the Bills starting punter before the first regular season game in 2022 but was released a day later. The release came one day after a lawsuit accused him and two former SDSU teammates of rape became public.’
McDermott added to NFL Competition Committee
‘The Committee is responsible for reviewing all competitive aspects of the game, such as playing rules, roster regulations, technology, game-day operations, and player protection, among numerous other aspects, according to their website.’
Former Bills punter Matt Araiza signs with Kansas City Chiefs
‘Araiza has not played in the NFL since August of 2022, when the Bills made the decision to cut ties with their sixth-round draft pick out of San Diego State. He was accused of taking part in a gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in October of 2021.’
Buffalo Bills: 5 key free agent decisions to make
‘For some teams, the NFL offseason can be exciting. For the Buffalo Bills, that excitement will be paired with some fear. The team has virtually no room to budge in regards to the salary cap and will have to make some tough decisions.’