‘Milano has been Buffalo’s best cover linebacker over the past three seasons, possessing the ability to not only shadow tight ends and running backs in the passing game but also rush the passer and provide run support when necessary.’
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Matt Milano re-signs with Buffalo Bills on a four-year deal reportedly worth $44 million
‘Needless to say, this is quite the coup for Buffalo. Milano was expected to test the free agent market and many assumed — including those within the organization — that he would likely be lost upon hitting free agency with a number of teams driving up the price for his services thus making him too expensive for the Bills to retain.’
Buffalo Bills Re-Sign Matt Milano To Four-Year, $44 Million Extension
‘The move came as somewhat of a surprise considering that there were reports only a day or so ago suggesting that the 6-foot, 223-pound linebacker was going elsewhere for the 2021 NFL season. Pro Football Focus had linked Milano as a good fit to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.’
Bills, Milano agree to new four-year contract
‘A source with knowledge of the deal tells WGR that Milano will receive $23.5 million guaranteed, a $7 million signing bonus, plus base salaries of $5.3 million in 2021, $7.5 million in 2022, $9.25 million in 2023, and $9.55 million in 2024.’
Buffalo Bills re-sign LB Matt Milano to four-year $44 million contract
‘ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that $24 million of that contract will be in guaranteed money.’
Bove: Bills make wise decision by re-signing Matt Milano
‘In 2020, Milano missed six regular-season games. In those games where Milano was unavailable, the Bills went 3-3. With Milano on the field, the Bills lost just once, and it was in the AFC Championship game. That’s not to suggest Milano could have done enough to singlehandedly lift the Bills to victory in any of those losses. But he certainly was missed when he wasn’t on to the field.’
Bills re-sign LB Matt Milano to 4-year deal
‘Milano was one of the key players on the bubble this offseason, with lots of talk about whether or not the Bills could afford to bring him back. He fetched a higher price point after performing well last season, and there were talks of him potentially testing free agency.’
Bills keep linebacker Matt Milano with $44M, 4-year deal
‘Bills went 12-1 with the linebacker in the lineup last season, which included a trip to the AFC championship game.’
John Brown curious if Josh Allen signed off on his Bills release
‘”We didn’t know nothing,” Brown said. “You know, we weren’t even given a heads up. But you know I’m a strong believer in God. I just had a feeling it was going to come to that time especially when the money dropped.”‘
Bills keep Milano on 4-year deal
‘According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Milano agreed to a contract worth $44 million in total with $24 million guaranteed. For comparison, Bucs linebacker Lavonte David signed a two-year, $25 million dollar extension earlier this week.’
Matt Milano agrees to 4 year deal with Bills
‘Milano was a 5th round pick of the Bills in 2018 out of Boston College. He has the unique skill set of being able to run and cover pass catchers, which is rare and valuable for NFL defenses. He has suffered a multitude of injuries including a broken leg, hamstring pulls and a concussion. But when on the field Milano is one of the most important players for the Bills.’
Brown: “We weren’t even given a heads up” about team cuts
‘”I dealt with a few injuries so I missed like five games and the team went five-and-oh without me. I don’t know if they gave Josh Allen Input on it. I feel him being a big-time quarterback he should’ve had input. If he did have input I thought he would’ve wanted me to stay.”‘
Bills agree to terms on an extension with LB Matt Milano
‘It was feared with Buffalo’s tight salary cap situation that re-signing free agent linebacker to be, Matt Milano, wouldn’t be in the cards for the Bills. But after clearing cap space on Wednesday the Bills reached a four-year contract agreement with their former fifth-round draft pick.’