‘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.’
BillsBeat - March 13, 2025
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.’
Bills trade cornerback Kaiir Elam to Cowboys
‘The former University of Florida product ultimately had his best statistical season during his rookie season in the NFL, putting up two interceptions, four passes defended and 41 tackles in 13 games played and six starts. He also played in both playoff games for Buffalo, reeling in an interception against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card Round.’
Report: Bills restructure defensive tackle Ed Oliver's contract
‘According to a report from ESPN Bills beat reporter Alaina Getzenberg, the Bills are restructuring defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s contract before the 4 p.m. start of the new league year. This will create an additional $10 million in cap space for the Bills for the 2025 season.’
Bills re-sign safety Damar Hamlin to one-year deal
‘Hamlin started 14 games this past season at safety, reeling in two interceptions, recovering a fumble and racking up 89 total tackles. He also started in all three playoff games for the Bills, recording a forced fumble, a sack on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, and 15 total tackles.’
Report: Bills to sign safety Darrick Forrest to one-year deal
‘Forrest had spent the first four years of his career with the Washington Commanders since being drafted by the club in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of the University of Cincinnati.’
Report: Bills to sign defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi to one-year deal
‘The 30-year-old defensive tackle has played eight seasons in the NFL across three different teams. He was drafted in the third round (65th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, where he played four seasons and started in 47 games.’
Buffalo Bills trade former first-round pick Kaiir Elam to Dallas Cowboys for two draft picks
‘Elam, a 2022 first-round pick, was not living up to the expectations of his high-draft value, only appearing in seven games last season for the Bills. He became more of a liability on defense than a playmaker that this unit needed.’