‘Of that $150 million, $100 million is guaranteed at signing, according to Spotrac.’
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Bills, Josh Allen agree to six-year, $258M extension: report
‘The long-term deal is certainly something Allen was after. He previously told the NFL Network back in April that the goal was to stay in Buffalo.’
Bills agree to terms on six-year contract extension with Josh Allen
‘With his new contract, Allen becomes the second-highest paid quarterback, in terms of average annual value, in the NFL. His $43 million per-year rate is only behind Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes at $45 million per-year.’
Josh Allen the story on and off the field for Bills on Friday
‘While the Bills worked almost exclusively in the red zone in 11-on-11 drills, Allen didn’t have the option to throw to wide receivers Stefon Diggs or Emmanuel Sanders. Diggs appeared to be getting a rest day, while Sanders took part in individual position work but then sat out the rest of practice, one day after sitting out entirely with a foot injury.’
Breida: Josh Allen is ‘a generational talent’
‘”I think first and foremost his leadership, just the way he goes about things. He knows everyone on the team, everyone’s name, where they’re from. I think that’s important to have that as a leader. You want to have someone that you want to play for, and his skill set is second-to-none. I think he’s a generational talent. Just watching him throw the ball, how he’s getting off the type of plays at the huddle. I think he’s going to be around for a very long time with the Bills, and I’m excited to play with him this year.”‘
Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills agree to terms on six-year contract extension
‘The Bills selected Allen in the first round, seventh overall, in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has played in 44 games in three seasons compiling a 28-15 record, 9,707 passing yards, 1,562 rushing yards and 92 total touchdowns. In four playoff games Allen has compiled 1,081 passing yards, 237 rushing yards and six total touchdowns.’
“The best is yet to come”, Allen and Bills front office ready to move forward after new contract
‘”I wouldn’t go back and change anything about my past and where I went to junior college, where I went to college,” Allen said. “For me it’s not enough just to get to this point. I’ve gotta continue to go out there and prove it everyday in why we made the decision we did.”‘
Bills lock up QB Josh Allen with lucrative 6-year extension
‘The 25-year-old showed consistent improvement over his first two seasons and in 2020 developed into one of the best quarterbacks in the league, finishing second in MVP voting.’
Teammates, former Bills react to Josh Allen extension
‘Kelly said “You earned this contract as well as the respect from your team and the community and of course Bills Mafia!”’
No more tickets available for Saturday’s Bills practice
‘The free tickets were offered for three dates, August 7 being the second of the three.’
Buffalo Bills valued over $2B in new Forbes report – up 11% after pandemic
‘The Bills, however, have the lowest value of any franchise in the NFL, Forbes says. The Cincinnati Bengals ranked just ahead at $2.275 billion. The most valuable team on their list is the Dallas Cowboys, worth $6.5 billion.’
Carucci Take2: Bills and Josh Allen were never going to wait it out for contract extension
‘History-making transactions that set the course of a franchise for years to come don’t wait. Once that ball gets rolling, it isn’t going to stop until pen meets paper. As ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported, Allen received a phone call somewhere around 3 or 4 in the morning Friday informing him an agreement was near. It’s fair to say someone was burning the proverbial midnight oil.’
Franchise QB: Josh Allen agrees to 6 year extension with Buffalo Bills
‘Allen tossed 37 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions last season leading the Bills to their first division title and playoff win since 1995.’
Josh Allen signs 6 year extension with Bills
‘Allen’s current contract would have gone through 2022 season, but this extension would take his contract through 2028. ESPN has details on the contract.’
Bills, Josh Allen reach 6-year extension
‘ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal is for $258 million, including $150 million guaranteed. That’s an average of $43 million a year.’