‘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.’
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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.’
Bills Armed For Future: Allen Agrees On 6-Year Extension
‘The two sides were in no rush. Allen was under contract through the 2022 season after the Bills in May picked up the player’s fifth-year option, worth nearly $23 million.’
Buffalo Bills sign QB Josh Allen to 6-year extension; deal worth $258M with $150M guaranteed, sources say
‘Allen’s deal tops out at $258 million, with $150 million of that guaranteed, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter.’
Bills, Josh Allen agree to terms on six-year extension worth reported $258 million, $150 million guaranteed
‘Allen’s new reported deal will have him averaging $43 million per year. According to Spotrac, that comes in at No. 2 behind Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, and just above the $40 million Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will average with his new deal. Allen’s $150 million guaranteed and his $100 million fully guaranteed upon signing are both record-breaking numbers, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.’
Josh Allen, Bills Agree to Six-Year Contract Extension
‘The extension makes him the second highest average paid player in league history, and his reported guaranteed is the most all-time by almost $9 million, according to Spotrac. Based on the reported compensation, this marks Buffalo’s largest contract since Marcell Dareus’s $96.5 million.’