‘Poyer signed with the Bills in 2017 after his 2016 season with the Cleveland Browns was cut short by a lacerated kidney suffered on a devastating, blindside hit that potentially could have been career ending. Instead, Poyer was the Bills’ 2017 Ed Block Courage Award winner as he not only returned to the field, but teamed with Micah Hyde to become the best safety tandem in franchise history.’
Archives for March 16, 2023
Buffalo Bills signing quarterback Kyle Allen
‘Kyle Allen, 27, has played for the Panthers, Commanders and Texans. He entered the league with the Panthers in 2018 as an undrafted rookie free agent. He’s started 19 games, 12 of those in 2019 for the Panthers after quarterback Cam Newton was injured.’
Bills expected to sign former Saints receiver Deonte Harty to two-year contract
‘Harty’s 2022 season was cut short by a significant turf toe injury that limited him to just four games. He caught two passes for 13 yards and returned three punts for 8 yards and six kickoffs for 137 yards.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Tepid Bills activity doesn’t make them early winner or loser in free agency – and that’s fine
‘The Bills don’t qualify as a winner or loser in the free agent/trade market so far.’
What’s next for the new Bills stadium after state panel clears first $300M in spending?
‘But first, the state must release the final versions of key documents, from the stadium lease to the community benefits agreement with the Bills.’
Bills re-sign Poyer, address other needs in free agency: Here’s the impact on the team
‘But, once again, it just goes to show you that fans and media really don’t know what NFL teams have percolating behind closed doors, and once it was clear Poyer’s market wasn’t what he was hoping for, the Bills offered him a chance to return.’
Buffalo Bills re-sign safety Jordan Poyer to 2-year contract
‘In the end, Poyer told NFL Network that he believed his age impacted the offers he received and wanted to be back with the Bills because of familiarity with teammates and title chances.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde has hilarious reaction to Jordan Poyer re-signing
‘To Poyer’s credit, the safety made it a point to say that, taxes aside, he was open to returning to Buffalo.’
Buffalo Bills agree to sign former Saints receiver Deonte Harty to 2-year contract
‘Harty, 25, missed most of last season after suffering a toe injury in October. According to Spotrac.com, Harty’s deal comes with a $3.7 million cap charge in 2023 and $5.3 million in 2024. If the Bills were to move on after one season it would come with a small dead cap charge of $1.37 million.’
Who is Deonte Harty? Former All-Pro could emerge as star in Bills offense (5 things to know)
‘A source told Syracuse.com and NYUP.com that Harty had a sizeable market including one team that was offering more guaranteed money than Buffalo. He chose the Bills as he felt the team was the best fit for his skillset.’
5 thoughts and a grade on the Buffalo Bills signing WR Deonte Harty
‘Harty brings speed and a proven track record of production after the catch. He ran an unofficial 4.39 at his pro day and broke out as a receiver in 2021 with career highs in receptions (36), receiving yards (570), and touchdowns (3). After the catch, though, was where Harty shined. He finished sixth in the NFL in 2021 in yards after catch average (6.8 yards per reception).’
Buffalo Bills sign QB Kyle Allen to backup superstar QB Josh Allen (report)
‘Kyle Allen and Josh Allen are good friends and train together in the offseason. Kyle Allen becomes another in a long line of Josh Allen backup quarterbacks. A.J. McCarran and Nate Peterman backups up Allen during his rookie season. Then Derek Anderson and Matt Barkley entered the mix in year two. The Bills drafted Jake Fromm in 2020 and he was behind Allen and Barkley. In 2021, Beane inked former first-round pick Mitch Trubisky to a deal to be the backup. Then Keenum was in place for 2022.’
Bills welcome back Poyer on two-year deal, sign WR Harty
‘Poyer was honored as a first-team All-Pro for his efforts during the 2021 season before injuries plagued his ‘22 campaign. Despite missing time due to injury a season ago, the Bills safety was selected to the Pro Bowl. Signed by Buffalo as a free agent in 2017, the 11-year veteran recorded four interceptions and eight pass breakups in 12 games played last season.’
Bills re-sign Pro Bowler Jordan Poyer on a two-year deal
‘Bringing Poyer back was thought to be a longshot, given his success and Buffalo’s salary cap woes. But NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported that Poyer “felt his age limited his interest” from other teams.’
Safety Jordan Poyer Agrees To 2-Year Deal To Stay With Bills
‘The agreement represents a key free agency victory for the three-time defending AFC East champion Bills, who entered the signing period with a limited amount of salary cap space. Buffalo was projected to have about $20 million to work with after spending the past few days freeing up more than $40 million in space by restructuring the contracts of quarterback Josh Allen, edge rusher Von Miller, receiver Stefon Diggs and signing linebacker Matt Milano to a two-year contract extension.’