‘The guaranteed amount of $55 million is the most of any cornerback in the NFL, surpassing the $54 million Miami gave to Byron Jones in March. White’s four-year average of $17.5 million also currently is tops among cornerbacks.’
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Young players win out at quarterback, wide receiver for Bills on cut day
‘It became clear the Bills were looking for upgrades at the position when General Manager Brandon Beane drafted over Williams and Foster twice. Davis and Hodgins, both of whom were impressive during training camp, are two of six receivers kept on the initial 53-man roster, joining Stefon Diggs, John Brown, Cole Beasley and Isaiah McKenzie. In somewhat of a surprise, the Bills released veteran receiver Andre Roberts, whose main job last year was returning kickoffs and punts. That move is expected to be short-lived, though, as a league source told The News that Roberts could rejoin the active roster as soon as Sunday, provided Roberts doesn’t have a sudden change of heart and sign elsewhere.’
Analysis: Trent Murphy gives the Bills peace of mind at left defensive end
‘The guy is a rock at left defensive end. He’s more valuable than Shaq Lawson – in the eyes of the Bills’ coaches. Murphy started ahead of Lawson in all 17 games last season and played the highest percentage of snaps (65%) of any defensive lineman on the team last year. Lawson signed a $10 million-per-year deal with Miami in March.’
How Bills got to the 53-man roster on cut-down day
‘Foster was reportedly being shopped on the trade market Friday and Saturday, but the Bills evidently were unable to find a partner, so they released the former undrafted free agent who had a promising rookie season in 2018, but was unable to build on that last season.’
‘Shout’ vs. ‘OK Blue Jays’: How do iconic team songs match up?
‘Both the Bills’ and Jays’ theme songs have become iconic signifiers of fan devotion. Let’s see how they stack up against each other.’
Bills star cornerback Tre’Davious White signs massive contract extension
‘In his first three seasons, White has emerged as one of the best players at his position, someone who came in and replaced the departed Stephon Gilmore who signed a big free agent deal with the Patriots in 2017, the year White was drafted.’
Buffalo Bills cut down to 53; Trent Murphy survives as does Jake Fromm
‘Based on what the Bills may do when they begin scouring the waiver wire and then the free agent lists, several players will continue to sweat things out through the weekend.’
Tre’Davious White: Buffalo Bills star set to become NFL’s highest-paid CB
‘The contract is reportedly worth $70 million with $55 million guaranteed.’
Buffalo Bills initial 2020 53-man roster is set | Thoughts on each position group
‘Fromm made it through cuts and will be the Bills’ third quarterback even though his play was average at best throughout the three-week padded portion of camp. The Bills need depth at this spot in case they’re hit with a Covid-19 situation. Barkley is expected to be the backup and Webb will likely land back on Buffalo’s practice squad after getting cut.’
Rasul Douglas, 2 others Buffalo Bills should consider claiming off waivers
‘One cornerback that checks a lot of boxes for the Bills is Rasul Douglas, formerly of the Eagles. Size? Check. Douglas stands in at 6-feet-2-inches tall. Length? Check. The cornerback has 32-and-3/8-inch arms. Tackling? Check that box as well. Entering the 2017 NFL Draft, Douglas was considered one of the better tackling cornerbacks in the draft class. He had a tackling efficiency of 13.4.’
Christian Wade: Buffalo Bills release former Wasps winger
‘The decision to release Wade from the roster has not gone down well with Bills supporters who took to social media to share their thoughts.’
Bills Sign Cornerback White To 4-Year Contract Extension
‘Last year, he had a career-high six interceptions, which finished tied for the league lead, and earned his first All-Pro selection. He also became Buffalo’s first player to earn two AFC defensive player of the week honors in one season since defensive end Mario Williams in 2013.’
AP Source: Bills cut Andre Roberts with plans to re-sign him
‘Roberts, however, isn’t expected to be leaving Buffalo. A person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press the Bills plan to re-sign Roberts as well as backup safety Dean Marlowe, who was also cut. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because those plans haven’t been publicly released.’
Sources: Bills, Tre’Davious White reach 4-year, $70M extension
‘The extension before the start of his fourth season is quite rare. Twenty-three cornerbacks were drafted in the first round from 2011 to 2016, the year before White entered the league. Only one, Arizona’s Patrick Peterson, signed an extension before the start of his fourth season.’
Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White lands four-year extension worth $69 million, including a record guarantee
‘While he could have waited a season before having the chance to test the market, White instead chose to stay in Buffalo, a team that has become a trendy pick to win the Tom Brady-less AFC East in 2020.’