‘He’s due to count $7.6 million against the salary cap. Considering the Bills’ cap crunch, he’s a candidate for a pay cut. Buffalo General Manager Brandon Beane probably will want to create about $30 million in cap space over the course of the upcoming offseason.’
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Georgia’s Jordan Davis could be monster in middle of Bills’ defense
‘Davis could make sense for the Bills with the 25th overall pick in the draft, even if Buffalo re-signs defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, who is set to become a free agent. It also surely would require the Bills to part ways with Star Lotulelei, still under contract for two more seasons.’
Bills stadium talk dominates Hochul’s appearance in Buffalo, but she doesn’t have much to say on the topic
‘She suggested that the sides are still finding common ground in some areas. “There are issues to work through, but I feel very confident that they’ll be resolved in time to have conversations during the budget process.”’
Cole Beasley has asked Buffalo Bills for permission to seek a trade: Report
‘If a trade partner can be found for the soon-to-be 33-year-old, it most likely will not bring back a player to replace Beasley as the Bills’ slot receiver. The compensation would almost certainly be in a draft pick or two, and probably nothing higher than perhaps a fourth-round pick.’
WR Jameson Williams’ knee injury could drop him into the Buffalo Bills’ first-round range
‘“We’ll see what happens with Jameson Williams from Alabama, because in a world where he doesn’t get hurt, he’s a top 10 pick,” said NFL.com draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah. “Coming off of an ACL you would think there would be a full recovery there and man, it could end up being a tremendous value for somebody towards the bottom of the first round if he ends up sliding down there.”’
Bills give Cole Beasley permission to seek a trade (report)
‘The Bills have three wide receivers who are unrestricted free agents this offseason (Isaiah McKenzie, Emmanuel Sanders, Jake Kumerow). If Beasley is moved, the Bills suddenly have a need at receiver that must be addressed in free agency or the draft.’
Texas A&M defensive tackle talks potential fit next to Bills’ Ed Oliver, who recruited him to Houston
‘The Bills could go d-line early on day one or two of the NFL Draft next month. But if they don’t get an interior lineman early, Texas A&M defensive tackle Jayden Peevy could be an intriguing option on day three.’
Cole Beasley pushing for trade away from Bills
‘While Beasley had 82 receptions in both 2020 and 2021, he accumulated fewer yards this past season. In 2020, he averaged 11.8 yards per catch and had 967 receiving yards. In 2021, Beasley’s average dipped to 8.5 yards per reception, and he had 693 receiving yards.’
AP Source: Bills Grant WR Beasley Permission To Seek Trade
‘The Bills are open to Beasley returning if he can’t orchestrate a trade. Buffalo already stands to lose receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who completed a one-year deal and hasn’t determined whether he’ll retire after 12 NFL seasons.’
NY Gov. Hochul Expects Bills Stadium Deal To Be Done Soon
‘Hochul wouldn’t provide any details on what the taxpayer commitment would be for the new facility the state estimates will cost $1.354 billion to construct, except to say: “My priority is to keep the Buffalo Bills here, as well as ensure that we’re making smart investments.”’
Buffalo Bills grant WR Cole Beasley permission to seek trade
‘Beasley’s camp first approached the Bills about the possible move, and the team agreed to allow the slot receiver to investigate other options. Finding a solution for his impact on the salary cap seemed inevitable as he is currently set to account for $7.6 million in cap space on the final year of a four-year, $29 million contract.’
Bills grant permission for Cole Beasley to seek a trade, per report
‘Beasley is set to turn 33 this offseason, but he has been playing some of his best football since ditching the NFC East for the AFC East. He caught a career-high 82 passes for 967 yards and four touchdowns in 2020, and again recorded 82 catches for 693 yards and a touchdown in 2021. Garafolo reports that there is indeed interest from other teams.’
Report: Bills Allow Veteran WR Cole Beasley To Seek Trade
‘Beasley and his agent declined to divulge the reason behind the trade request.’
Report: Bills to allow Cole Beasley to seek out a trade
‘Beasley has been with the team since 2019 and has been the teams primary slot receiver. Over three seasons Beasley has 227 catches, 2,407 yards and 11 touchdowns. Beasley was also a second-team All-Pro in 2020. Beasley will however be turning 33 at the end of April and the Bills could be looking to get younger at a key position.’
Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley given permission to seek trade
‘The Bills were approached by Beasley’s camp and told they were interested in looking for a trade partner. Beane approved, but tells NFL Network that the Bills haven’t closed the door on potentially bringing Beasley back next season.’