‘Three of Buffalo’s top-five interior defensive linemen by total snaps are free agents. Ed Oliver is currently the only safe bet of the group. It makes sense to compliment his pass-rush skills with a run-stuffer through free agency or the draft.’
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Bills continue to free up cap space by releasing guard Jon Feliciano
‘According to a league source, he was not asked to take a pay cut or otherwise restructure his contract.’
Bills free agents: Cornerback market boasts plenty of veterans
‘There are a number of veteran cornerbacks who may be looking at one-year deals. Beane has gone with that approach for the Bills in the past, with Phillips Gaines, Kevin Johnson and Josh Norman spending some time in Buffalo, though all split time with Wallace. White’s timeline and cap considerations will both factor into the decision.’
Buffalo Bills continue salary cap purge by cutting veteran offensive lineman
‘From when he suffered a calf injury on Halloween against Miami, Feliciano played only 17 more offensive snaps the rest of the year. Coach Sean McDermott stuck with Ike Boettger at left guard. When Boettger was lost for the season against Tampa Bay, seemingly opening a starting spot for Feliciano, the team turned to Ryan Bates instead.’
Source: Bills releasing veteran guard Jon Feliciano to create more cap room
‘The Bills approached Feliciano about taking a pay cut but the the 30-year-old wasn’t willing, per a source. He signed a three-year deal with the Bills right before the start of free agency last offseason. The contract was structured in a way that gave Beane the ability to get out of it to create space. Feliciano now gets a chance to see what his value will be on the open market next week.’
NFL rumors: ‘Big-name players’ who want to join Buffalo Bills are on defensive side of ball
‘“Two high profile free agents where if you heard the names you’d be like, ‘Oh, that’s a good name.’ Two high profile free agents started the conversation themselves with the Bills,” said Breer. “Went to the Bills and said, ‘I want to play there.’ And you know why? Guys want to play with Josh Allen. Like that’s a part of it now. And so what you had for all those years, guys wanted to come here to play with Tom Brady, guys want to play with Josh Allen.’
Mitchell Trubisky to Giants makes little sense for everyone involved
‘The quarterback should have better chances at starting and getting paid well in a thin quarterback market, where the Colts, Seahawks, Panthers, Steelers, Saints and Buccaneers are all in need.’
Mitch Trubisky gushes about Brian Daboll as Giants rumors swirl
‘“I don’t know where I’m going to go, but I know whatever he does there, he’s going to do a great job with that offense. He’s a great leader of men. He’s just real and authentic with all the guys and I think that is why so many people respected him in our building. So I’m excited to see what he’s going to do.”’
Does Mitch Trubisky to the Giants make sense? It’s complicated
‘If it is Trubisky, this is not a clear-cut No. 1 and No. 2 situation, as there is a case to be made Trubisky, 27, is the better option and that signing him shows the new brain trust actually has very little faith that Jones, 24, can be the guy going forward.’
Bills just cut a notable offensive lineman: Don’t be surprised if Giants (with Brian Daboll) try to sign him
‘Feliciano was only set to earn a $3.1 million salary in Buffalo this season, and presumably — especially after only starting six games in 2021 — would be willing to accept a salary in that range, or lower, for a chance to start on the Giants’ rebuilding offensive line. The Giants, it should be noted, also hired Bobby Johnson to coach the offensive line — the job he held in Buffalo the last three years.’
Joe Starkey: Trubisky Train gains steam — but there’s at least one big problem
‘Therein lies the problem, if you’re hoping Trubisky lands here. The Giants have basically become the New Jersey Bills. General manager Joe Schoen, coach Brian Daboll, quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney and even backup quarterback Davis Webb all are freshly arrived from Buffalo. Trubisky wouldn’t have to learn a new system there. He would just have to beat out Daniel Jones.’
Mitch Trubisky discusses prospect of playing with Steelers: ‘I think of a legendary franchise’
‘“Pittsburgh is pretty close to home for me being from Cleveland. So that would be cool,” Trubisky said. “I think it would be hard to get a lot of my family to switch into those colors, but I’ve been doing it just fine.”’
Did Levi Wallace play his way out of Buffalo?
‘In the remaining six regular-season games and two playoff contests, Wallace might have played his way out of Buffalo. Not because he played poorly, but because he played well.’
Sources: New York Giants expected to make run at QB Mitchell Trubisky
‘A key selling point for the Giants is having Trubisky reunite with coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. Both came from Buffalo, where Trubisky spent last season after four years with the Chicago Bears.’
Bills release guard Jon Feliciano
‘Feliciano was expected to depart the Bills last offseason for more money elsewhere, but the two sides agreed to a deal to keep him in Buffalo.’