‘The extension kicks in after his original contract was to expire, meaning he’s under team control through the 2028 season. If Allen plays the contract out, he’ll receive at least $287.9 million from the Bills over the next eight years, taking into account the $3.5 million he’s owed this season and his $23 million salary in 2022.’
Archives for August 7, 2021
Mark Gaughan: Bills’ future in good hands as Brandon Beane closes deal on Josh Allen
‘Yet it’s worth acknowledging that there was no glitch, no impasse, no roadblocks … as has been the case at various key times in the Bills’ long history. There will be no hand-wringing or teeth-gnashing for the next six months over what might go wrong with the franchise quarterback’s future in Buffalo.’
Training camp observations: Josh Allen finds the end zone a lot on Day 8
‘Allen wasn’t easy for the defense to stop as the team did a lot of red-zone work in a session that was a little shorter than Thursday’s practice.’
The Bills want taxpayers to pay $1.4 billion for a new stadium. What role will Cuomo play?
‘The person said that the players in the negotiations are operating under the assumption that Cuomo will be gone from office, either sooner by his own resignation or by an impeachment process that could come in early September on the state Assembly floor.’
Buffalo Bills announce huge six-year contract extension for Josh Allen
‘Now, all Allen needs to do is live up to what is not only the largest contract in Buffalo sports history, by a whole lot, but one that also makes him the second-highest paid player in NFL history for now in terms of average salary per year.’
Josh Allen’s contract extension is massive, and it also raises the bar on expectations
‘Make no mistake, the football he will play from here on out will be done so with a glaring spotlight shining on him. He’s in a new stratosphere in NFL circles and in terms of average salary starting in 2023, his $43 million would rank second in the league behind only Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, $45 million.’
Josh Allen, Bills agree to reported 6-year, $258 million extension; $150 million guaranteed most ever in NFL
‘ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report that the deal is worth $258 million with $150 million fully guaranteed at signing. That figure is the most guaranteed money for an NFL contract in NFL history. Allen’s annual salary number comes in at $43 million per season, just under Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He signed a massive 10-year contract worth up to $503 million last year and he’ll make $45 million per season.’
Josh Allen, Bills GM on structuring extension to keep team competitive for years to come (5 things we learned from press conferences)
‘“I was just being kept in the loop really from both sides,” Allen told the media. “About 3:45 (a.m.) is when I got the call. I woke up and they said the deal was pretty much done and we were good to go. As you can imagine, it was pretty hard to sleep after that.”’
Media reacts to Josh Allen’s monster extension with Bills: ‘Always remember the disrespect’
‘Following the news of the extension, many media members took to Twitter to react to the news. Here are some of the best reactions.’
Josh Allen makes ridiculous throws on Day 8 of training camp, then signs record-breaking extension
‘Friday morning, Allen put on a clinic on Day 8 of Bills training camp. Sean McDermott dialed up a number of red zone drills for his team to battle near the goal line and Allen was precise with the football. He made four throws that made everybody watching shake their head.’
Bills set to host ‘Return of Blue and Red’ scrimmage
‘Although Dawkins remains out, it will be critical for the Bills’ offensive line to display a bounce-back effort this morning in order to help prove they can protect the team’s top commodity, its franchise quarterback, which they just signed to a six-year extension on Friday afternoon.’
Sullivan: Bills fans finally getting the true big-league treatment
‘The NFL has been set on a new Buffalo stadium from the start. The Bills floated the idea in 2012, when Wilson was still alive. At the time, the three worst stadiums in the league were considered to be Oakland, San Diego and Buffalo. You know what happened to the other two teams.’
Josh Allen gets enormous Bills extension
‘Buffalo never hesitated on its decision to extend Allen, who has improved all three years in the league — and in 2020 set new franchise records in nearly every passing category.’
Opinion: Move to Austin would bring bucks to Buffalo Bills
‘Buffalo is fine if you like cold weather and snow. Most people don’t. Austin is hot in the summer but has temperate winters. It is also widely recognized as one of the hippest cities in America. In contrast, without being snippy, Buffalo is not viewed as a dream destination for many people. Frankly, many folks would be appalled to be transferred there.’
Buffalo Bills sign QB Josh Allen to massive six-year contract extension
‘The pact keeps Allen, who has two years remaining on his current deal after the Bills exercised his fifth-year option, under contract with Buffalo through 2028.’