‘According to Schefter, McKissic’s change of heart came after initially not getting a contract offer from the Commanders. Once the Bills’ offer came in, McKissic found out Washington was willing to match it. That’s when the running back agreed to return to his old team.’
Archives for March 2022
Chandler Jones signs with Raiders over Bills: 5 remaining free agent pass rushers for Buffalo
‘Jones is a great player and would have immediately upgraded the Bills defensive line, but at that price – depending on where the guaranteed money lands – it just wouldn’t make sense for Beane to commit that kind of cap space to a 32-year-old pass rusher with Josh Allen’s cap hits about to balloon.’
Rugby star Christian Wade content with God’s plan
‘Though currently injured, he has enjoyed the experience: “My time with the Bills has been a whirlwind of emotions and I’ve built some great relationships and memories with players, staff, and coaches.”’
Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Rams lose another super contributor as Von Miller gets six-year deal with Buffalo Bills (Los Angeles Times)
Rams lose Von Miller after Bills come with cash (Los Angeles Daily News)
Thursday’s Washington Coverage
McKissic reverses course, re-signs with Commanders over Bills (Washington Times)
‘Lied to our face’: Commanders under fire for their handling of two free agent players (Richmond Times Dispatch)
Agent Says Commanders ‘Lied,’ While McKissic Opts To Return (AP)
RB J.D. McKissic flips on Buffalo Bills, returns to Washington Commanders on 2-year deal (ESPN)
J.D. McKissic returning to Commanders one day after agreeing to two-year deal with Bills, per report (CBS Sports)
Report: J.D. McKissic, Commanders Agree to Two-Year Deal (SI)
McKissic is spurning Buffalo and coming back to Washington (NBC Sports Washington)
J.D. McKissic spurns Bills to return to Commanders for same money (WJFK-FM)
Von Miller joins Bills on massive free agent deal
‘At 32, Miller brings a veteran presence to a young group of starting linebackers made up of Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano. With Buffalo playing a hybrid style defense, there’s a chance for Miller to provide an outside pass-rushing presence. He has 115 1/2 career sacks.’
Von Miller signed with Bills because of Josh Allen (report)
‘Coming off his second Super Bowl victory, Miller is still playing at a high level. The eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher registered four sacks en route to a championship, hitting opposing quarterbacks six times and taking quite a bit of heat off Aaron Donald in the process.’
Von Miller, Buffalo Bills make NFL free-agency splash with pass rusher to join AFC contender
‘Miller has posted seven double-digit sack seasons during his 11-year NFL career. After missing the entire 2020 season after a suffering an ankle injury in practice, Miller played seven games for the Broncos in 2021 before being traded to the Rams, who went all-in on a Super Bowl run. With the Rams, Miller teamed up with three-time NFL defensive player of the year Aaron Donald to form a formidable defensive line duo that overwhelmed the upstart Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56.’
Bills Make It Von Miller-Time In Buffalo; Sign Howard, Too
‘At 32, Miller brings a veteran presence to a young group of starting linebackers made up of Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano. With Buffalo playing a hybrid style defense, there’s a chance for Miller to provide an outside pass-rushing presence. He has 115 1/2 career sacks.’
Buffalo Bills, LB Von Miller agree on six-year contract; TE O.J. Howard gets 1-year deal
‘Miller immediately becomes the best pass-rusher on the Bills’ roster, despite the team significantly investing in defensive ends in the past two drafts. Buffalo has used two second-round picks and one first-round selection on the position in the past two years but lacked a player that opposing offenses needed to be consistently aware of.’
Von Miller to Bills: Former Broncos, Rams pass-rusher agrees to terms on six-year, $120 million deal
‘While the reported deal carries an average annual value of $20 million, which ranks seventh in the NFL, according to Over The Cap, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says the deal is backloaded, averaging $17.5 million over the first four years. Per NFL Network, Sean McVay and the Rams were pulling on Miller’s heartstrings in an attempt to get him to stay, but the sack artist has made his decision.’
Bills, Linebacker Von Miller Agree to Massive Six-Year Deal
‘Nearly a week ago, the two-time Super Bowl champion said that he wanted to figure things out with the Rams before exploring free agency, according to USA Today’s Josina Anderson. That plan apparently didn’t work out, as Miller will now try to win his third Super Bowl with as many teams in Buffalo.’
Von Miller contract details: Bills make former Broncos, Rams star one of NFL’s highest-paid defenders
‘Miller helped Los Angeles win the franchise’s first Super Bowl title since 2000. Now, he is hoping to help lead Buffalo to its first Super Bowl win. And he will be paid handsomely to do it.’
Bills sign Von Miller to six-year contract; O.J. Howard to one-year deal
‘Miller, 32, leads all active NFL players in career sacks with 115.5. He’s an eight-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All Pro, and has won two Super Bowl championships, including this past season with the Los Angeles Rams. He was also named Super Bowl 50 MVP while a member of the Denver Broncos.’
Report: J.D. McKissic will not sign with Bills
‘Schefter added some background to McKissic’s decision, saying that Washington didn’t initially offer him a deal until he agreed to one in Buffalo, per his agents. Once McKissic heard Washington was willing to match the offer, he didn’t want to leave.’