‘Forrest, 25, will not go down as Buffalo’s splashiest signing, but it could be considered their best value. Sources tell Syracuse.com that Forrest’s one-year deal is worth $1.337 million.;
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5 thoughts and a grade on Bills signing receiver Josh Palmer
‘Grade: B+.’
Josh Allen was willing to take less money so the Bills could distribute it around him
‘Josh Allen knew Buffalo was the right place for him during his pre-draft in 2018.’
Buffalo Bills extend Damar Hamlin contract with one-year deal
‘Hamlin, 26, is coming off of one of the best years in his career. In 2024, the fourth-year safety recorded 89 tackles (including two for a loss), plus career highs in passes defensed (5) and interceptions (2). Hamlin also recorded his first career fumble recovery last season.’
Bills to re-sign Hamlin. Buffalo also adds defensive tackle Ogunjobi to 1-year deal, AP source says
‘Hamlin, a pending unrestricted free agent, returns to Buffalo after starting 14 games last season in continuing a remarkable comeback for a player who had a near-death experience two years ago. Hamlin chose to resume his career after he went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati in January 2023.’
Cowboys acquire cornerback Kaiir Elam from Bills in trade involving 3 draft picks
‘Elam joins a group with two established starters in Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland, but Diggs might not be ready for the start of the season coming off the 2021 All-Pro’s second major knee surgery in as many years.’
With Allen’s personal and financial life set, Bills QB focuses on unfinished business — Super Bowl
‘“And when you kind of look back at it, the only thing missing is finishing our season with a win,” he said. “That’s really the only thing I’m thinking about, just trying to continue to get better and find a way to bring a Lombardi Trophy to western New York.”’
Josh Allen didn't want new deal to 'kill' Bills' salary cap
‘”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.’
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.”‘