‘Compensatory picks are awarded based on a formula that includes a team having to lose more free agents than they sign the offseason prior, as well as other factors.’
Archives for March 2022
Report: Buffalo Bills add RB J.D. McKissic
‘McKissic, 28, spent the last two seasons in Washington where he had the third most receptions from a running back [123] during that span. In 2021 McKissic’s production dropped off due to an injury but he still finished with 43 catches in 11 games, averaging 9.2 yards per reception. In 2020, McKissic exploded for 80 catches for 589 yards, averaging 7.4 yards per catch.’
Reports: Former Bills CB Levi Wallace joining Steelers
‘In 2021, Wallace started all 17 regular season games for the Bills and finished with 58 combined tackles and two interceptions.’
Reports: Bills sign pass-catching RB J.D. McKissic
‘McKissic is most known for his receiving ability. The former Washington Football Team member ranks third among all running backs in receptions over the past two seasons (123), trailing only five-time Pro Bowler Alvin Kamara (130) and Austin Ekeler (124).’
Report: Bills to sign running back J.D. McKissic
‘Schefter says the Bills plan on signing McKissic to a two-year, $7 million deal.’
Reports: CB Levi Wallace headed to Pittsburgh Steelers
‘According to The Game Day NFL’s Jordan Schultz, Wallace and the Steelers have agreed to a two-year deal with $8 million.’
Bills sign former Washington running back J.D. McKissic
‘McKissic joins the Buffalo backfield coming from Washington, where he excelled as a pass-catching back. In two seasons with Washington, McKissic rushed for over 500 yards and had nearly 1,000 receiving yards.’
Levi Wallace leaving Bills for Steelers
‘Wallace departs Buffalo, the only NFL home he has known, after being signed to the practice squad as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
Why Mitch Morse wants to retire in a Bills uniform
‘”I always tell people the beautiful thing when I got to Buffalo was all those were shattered,” Morse said of his preconceived ideas. “I always knew the fan base was rabid and there was a love for the sport. But the town, the organization, it’s been a beautiful blessing.”‘
Bills add Mike Shula to the coaching staff; Eric Washington gets a promotion
‘Washington helped coach a defense that ranked number one in the NFL during the 2021 season. His defense also led the NFL with 21 sacks in the final four weeks of the regular season.’
Bills sign center Mitch Morse to two-year contract extension
‘”I mean, I wasn’t naive, right? I had no more guarantees,” Morse said. “Both parties came together and they found a place. You know, the old saying is if both parties are uncomfortable, that usually means it’s a good contract, right? I think after last year, I learned just to enjoy the moment. None of this is guaranteed. That’s just the truth of it all. In this league or in this business, and also nothing is personal.”‘
Bills sign Pro Bowl guard Rodger Saffold to one-year contract
‘Saffold, 33, was free to sign immediately because he was released by Tennessee last week, despite making the Pro Bowl following the 2021 season. Saffold started 15 games at left guard last season for Titans, and said during an introductory video conference with Western New York media members that he expects to start his Bills career in that position.’
DT Harrison Phillips heads to Minnesota; Bills to sign Tim Settle, DaQuan Jones, per reports
‘Likewise, Phillips had expressed his desire to stay in Buffalo if it worked out. In the end, Phillips’ market was strong.’
A closer look at the new contract details for Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie
‘It includes a $600,000 signing bonus, and base salaries of $1.35 million in 2022 (of which $650,000 is guaranteed) and $1.75 million in 2023. Additionally, McKenzie can earn a workout bonus of $100,000 in each year of the deal and per-game roster bonuses of up to $125,000 in each season. He also has a $250,000 roster bonus due on the fifth day of the 2023 league year. His cap hits are $1.875 million in 2022 and $2.525 million in 2023. If McKenzie didn’t make the team in 2022, his cap hit would be $1.25 million in “dead money.” If he was cut after the 2022 season, the Bills would be on the hook for just $300,000 in dead money on the 2023 salary cap.’
Buffalo Bills free agency tracker: Guard Rodger Saffold signed, Harrison Phillips bolts
‘“Me and Aaron Kromer, we worked together on the LA Rams for two years when we had one of the top offensive lines in the NFL,” he said. “We were able to get to a Super Bowl together, we were able to turn the entire team around and get us to start getting into playoff games.’