‘”It didn’t seem like from my perspective I was taking a whole lot less,” Allen said Wednesday, three days after agreeing to the deal with the Bulls. “But the way I make sense of it, when you start getting these fairly big numbers throughout the entire league — it’s weird to say this — but what is [$5 million] more going to do for my life that I can’t already do right now? It’s not that crazy to me.’
BillsBeat - March 13, 2025
Safety Damar Hamlin returning to Bills on one-year deal
‘In 2024, Hamlin earned and maintained the starting job following the departures of veterans Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde in the offseason. He started 14 games and did enough to keep the role, including recording the first two interceptions of his career.’
Cowboys trading for Bills former first-round CB Kaiir Elam, adding depth to key area of need
‘Elam was never able to find his footing in Buffalo, starting only 12 of his 29 games played in three seasons. He had two interceptions as rookie, but hasn’t registered any in each of the last two seasons, but Elam did total two of his career three tackles for loss in 2024. Elam’s 72.3 passer rating against as the primary defender in coverage ranks 103rd out of 255 NFL players who have had at least 80 passes thrown their way since 2022, the span of his career. His passer rating against was the fifth-best in Buffalo through his first three seasons.’
Bills Make Decision on Safety Damar Hamlin As His Rookie Contract Expires
‘The extension marked yet another milestone in Hamlin’s ongoing career—a subject of ongoing national interest following his harrowing entry into cardiac arrest during a nationally televised game in Jan. 2023.’
Bills Make Another Big Defensive Line Move Hours After Adding Joey Bosa
‘Ogunjobi, 30, has spent the last three years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He started 45 games for the franchise, registering six career sacks.’
Josh Allen Was Refreshingly Honest on Why He Didn't Push for More Money in Contract
‘”It didn’t seem like from my perspective I was taking a whole lot less,” Allen said with a smile. “But the way I make sense of it, when you start getting these fairly big numbers throughout the entire league … It’s weird to say this … but what is five [million dollars] more going to do for my life that I can’t already do right now? It’s not that crazy to me. I live a pretty good life. Got a house, got a car. We’re good.”‘
Bills to Trade Veteran CB Kaiir Elam to Cowboys
‘Elam started four games last season in his third year with the Bills, and notched 26 combined tackles and two passes defended. The former first-round pick out of Florida started 12 games over his three-year tenure with the Bills, and will get a fresh start in Dallas.’
Josh Allen Names the Moment When He First Fell in Love With Buffalo
‘”It was on my official visit,” Allen recalled, via NFL Network. “When I was over there, I got snowed in so I couldn’t leave. I was visiting the Jets and Giants that next day, but I didn’t get out in time. I went Bar-Bill with a couple scouts … When I was just sitting there it felt like home to me. It’s kind of the only thing that I’ve ever known of small-town feel where the people are great and the food is just as great. Those were two big factors for me in not having a huge city of traffic and this and that, that’s something I feared. I just think it’s home for me.”‘
Bills sign electric safety after Joey Bosa signing
‘The Buffalo Bills are making moves this offseason, and they’re not done yet. Just days after locking in star pass rusher Joey Bosa, the team has now added former Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest on a one-year deal. The move strengthens Buffalo’s secondary, adding depth and special teams versatility.’
How much does Josh Allen's new contract earns him per second, minute, week, month?
‘“For the next six years, per second…Josh Allen will be making $1.74,” began Hendershot, who is also host and reporter for the New York Jets. “Per minute: one hundred and four dollars. Per day: over $150k.”’
Bills QB Josh Allen shares down-to-earth details about record-setting $330 million contract extension
‘”When you get to those big numbers, what’s $5 (million) more going to do for me?” Allen said, and shared with his agent: “If this has any impact on the cap, let’s figure out a way not to do that.”‘
Cowboys make interesting upside play, trade for former Bills first-round pick with Trevon Diggs injured
‘Even as a rookie, Elam didn’t burst onto the scene, as he was quickly leapfrogged on the Buffalo depth chart by late-round pick Christian Benford.’
Bills trading away player fans won't be sad to see go
‘Elam was once looked at as the hopeful successor to Tre’Davious White when he was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, that wasn’t the case. Elam struggled to even make it on the field in 2023 after a rough rookie season in 2022. He played in just three games in 2023 before finding a role to settle into as a rotational depth piece.’
Bills re-sign beloved defender after rumors of departure
‘The Bills seem likely to be running back the same group of safeties in 2025, though it would appear they will make Cole Bishop the starter opposite Taylor Rapp while Hamlin transitions back to being the third safety.’
Bills sign veteran defensive lineman to put next to Joey Bosa
‘The Bills are signing defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi to a one-year deal worth $8.3 million, and up to $10 million in incentives. Ogunjobi spent the previous three seasons in Pittsburgh with the Steelers, missing just three games in that span. Prior to that, he spent 2021 with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he had seven sacks and helped Cincinnati make it to the Super Bowl. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft and spent the first five years of his career there.’