‘Signed to a one-year contract by the Bills last year, Hollins was initially thought of primarily as a contributor on special teams, but he emerged as a consistent contributor on offense, finishing with 31 catches for 378 yards and five touchdowns. He added five catches for 104 yards and a touchdown in three postseason games, including 73 receiving yards in the loss to Kansas City in the AFC championship game.’
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Ryan O'Halloran: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills show mutual admiration, trust with new contract
‘In an era of frequent player movement in general and becoming-more-frequent quarterback movement in particular, you know Allen will be your quarterback. Kids in the sixth grade: Allen will be your guy through your high school years. Kids in the 11th grade: Allen will be your guy through your college years.’
Analysis: After Josh Allen deal and slew of extensions, Bills GM Brandon Beane's to-do list becomes clear
‘In getting so many contract extensions done before the start of the league year, Beane has given himself something that’s exceptionally valuable in a salary-cap world: cost certainty. He knows how much his quarterback is going to cost on the cap for the next six years, which allows him to build out the roster from there without the uncertainty of what it will cost to keep Allen.’
As stadium construction ramps up, so does cost to state in consulting services
‘The budget of the Erie County Stadium Corp. is going up by 11% in personnel services and 14% for use of consultants from last year as work enters its final stages.’
Reports: Buffalo Bills go north of the border to find WR for Josh Allen
‘Across four seasons he caught 182 of 266 targets for 2,287 yards and 10 TDs. Those numbers don’t blow you away, especially given that he was playing with a star QB in Justin Herbert, but Palmer, who turns 26 in September, feels like a player on the rise.’
Bills add versatile defensive lineman from Rams in free agency
‘Hoecht joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent as a 310-pound defensive tackle, and he has lined up all across the line during his time in Los Angeles.’
Buffalo Bills reportedly land former Chargers receiver on 3-year deal
‘Palmer played four seasons with the Chargers and took some time to find his place in an offense that’s been led by three different offensive coordinators in that time. Palmer’s ability to get separation in his route is what likely drew the Bills’ interest. His best season came in 2022 when he caught 72 passes for 769 yards and three touchdowns.’
Buffalo Bills add athletic freak from Los Angeles Rams to bolster defense
‘Hoecht entered the league out of Brown University and tested extremely well leading up to the 2020 draft. Despite a Relative Athletic Score of 9.93 (out of 10), Hoecht went undrafted. He spent one season on Los Angeles’ practice squad, but made the team’s 53-man roster the following year. He remained on the Rams’ main roster from that point on until joining the Bills on Monday.’
Buffalo Bills lose fan favorite WR to division rival in free agency
‘Off the field, Hollins stood out with his barefoot approach regardless of the weather and his unique pre-game outfits. Whether it was dressing up as Animal from the Muppets or Fred Flintstone, fans ate up Hollins’ personality.’
Report: Bills sign WR Palmer to kick off NFL free agency
‘Palmer is entering his age-26 season and stands 6-foot-1, weighing 210 lbs. and is a player with elite separation skills — something the Buffalo WR corps has been lacking in recent seasons. He is a native of Brompton, Ontario, Canada, which is less than a two-hour drive from Buffalo.’
Bills EDGE Rousseau discusses contract extension: "I know I've got to be better."
‘“Couldn’t be any happier just to be back here in Buffalo, I mean, ever since they picked me in 2021, Beane, the trust he put in me, and also to trust me with this second contract and reward with me this, it just means the world to me,” said Rousseau. “I’m just ready to go out there and keep putting it all on the line for my teammates, and trying to win as many games as possible and be the best player I can be to get to that next level.”’
Bills add WR Joshua Palmer, DE Michael Hoecht on first day of free-agent negotiations
‘The Bills agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer, a league source confirmed to GNN Sports. Palmer is set to receive a three-year, $36 million contract, with $18 million in guarantees, according to NFL Network.’
Sabato: Bills are reaping the rewards for agreeing to early extensions
‘Finalizing an extension a year before a player is set to hit free agency says an awful lot. Players want the money. But they also want respect and feel appreciated. And that’s why they are often willing to take less to get the deal done earlier.’
Ex-Rams linebacker Michael Hoecht reportedly agrees to deal with Bills
‘Hoecht, 27, had been a veteran presence for a Rams edge rushing group that included NFL defensive rookie of the year Jared Verse and Byron Young. He was a leader of a defense that also included linemen Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske.’
Bills reach deals WR Joshua Palmer and DL Michael Hoecht, AP sources say
‘Palmer, who spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract, two people said. Hoecht, who spent his first four seasons with the Rams, agreed to a three-year $24 million deal, a third person said. The people spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the agreements aren’t official until the NFL’s business year opens on Wednesday.’