‘Diggs’ base salary for 2021 was scheduled to be $12,708,333. Instead, that figure drops down to $990,000 – the minimum for a player with six years of NFL experience – which Diggs will receive in weekly installments. He pockets the $11.718 million immediately as a signing bonus. For cap purposes, that bonus gets split over the remaining three years on Diggs’ deal.’
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Star Lotulelei sighting: Video shows Bills defensive tackle going through workout
‘Lotulelei, 31, is listed on the Bills’ roster at 315 pounds, but appears in the video to be slimmed down. He has not spoken publicly since opting out of the 2020 season. The Bills’ current OTAs, which run through next week, are voluntary. A mandatory, three-day minicamp will be held from June 15-17.’
Bills restructure Stefon Diggs’ contract to create $7.8 million in cap space for 2021 (report)
‘The Bills converted $11,718,333 million of Diggs’ 2021 base salary of $12,708,333 into a signing bonus, which gives the team an additional $7,812,222 in salary cap space in 2021. Spotrac.com had the Bills at $3,222,773 million before the Diggs bonus, giving general manager Brandon Beane roughly $11 million in space with three open roster spots remaining.’
Bills’ Star Lotulelei appears in training video amid retirement rumors (video)
‘On Tuesday a video surfaced showing Lotulelei working out at All Poly Sports Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah, perhaps indicating a return to the team sometime this summer.’
Source: Buffalo Bills restructure contract of WR Stefon Diggs
‘The timing of Diggs’ restructured deal comes as teams can take on less dead cap money after a June 1 trade or release — and will generate some curiosity as multiple players, including Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz and Atlanta’s Julio Jones, are expected to be moved from their current teams. It also creates more breathing room for the Bills, who have yet to sign first-round pick Greg Rousseau or third-round pick Spencer Brown.’
Zach Ertz trade odds: Bills the favorite to land Eagles legend after restructuring Stefon Diggs’ contract
‘Via SportsLine, the Buffalo Bills emerged as favorites to land Ertz based on a roster move the franchise made Tuesday. Buffalo converted $11,718,333 of Stefon Diggs’ base salary into a signing bonus, which created $7,812,222 in cap space for this season (per ESPN’s Field Yates). The Bills will have a projected $11.4 million in available salary cap space after Tuesday, giving them room to trade for a player like Ertz — Buffalo is +200 to land Ertz via trade or free agency.’
Zach Ertz trade rumors: How Bills are new best fit for Eagles tight end
‘That made Buffalo the new heavy favorite to make a successful trade with Philadelphia to make Ertz a key complementary target to Diggs. The Bills, trying to dethrone the Chiefs as AFC champions, have worked to improve their defense this offseason. But they also want to be able to outscore a Patrick Mahomes-led attack as needed, too.’
Report: Bills convert Stefon Diggs’ salary into bonus, open over $7.8 million of cap space
‘Diggs still has three years remaining on his contract with the Bills. The move will add just over $3.9 million to the Bills’ salary cap charges in 2022 and 2023. The wide receiver was scheduled to make $12,708,333 base salary in 2021.’
Bills, Diggs restructure contract for cap space
‘Diggs is coming off of his first year with the Bills, hauling in 127 catches for 1,535 yards in the regular season.’
Bills restructure Diggs deal: Free up cap space for…?
‘Let the speculation begin.’
Are we now closer to Josh Allen’s contract extension?
‘Tuesday might have helped give us a clue-and it could be close.’
Bills see ‘encouraging’ signs from Epenesa at OTA
‘”He’s in as good of shape as I’ve seen him look,” said Sean McDermott about AJ Epenesa.’
Bills hammering out player contracts
‘Tuesday the team restructured the contract of Stefon Diggs by converting some of his base salary to a signing bonus. Diggs gets more of his money upfront and the changes give the Bills some wiggle room to make some moves under the salary cap.’
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‘This is the first time Josh Allen has made his list, debuting at No. 10. Diggs and White appeared on his list from last year and Diggs moved up from 91 to 12 and White moved down from 52 to 78.’