‘After the Bills reached a contract agreement Wednesday with receiver Deonte Harty, McKenzie’s role with the Bills going forward was in question. Harty, a 5-foot-6, 170-pounder, has a similar skill set to the 5-8, 173-pound McKenzie, which Beane referred to when he mentioned having “duplicates.”‘
Archives for March 18, 2023
A closer look at Jordan Poyer’s new contract with Buffalo Bills
‘The Buffalo News has learned from a league source that Poyer’s contract extension has a maximum value of $14.5 million over the two years, if all his incentives are reached. Those incentives are based on a combination of playing time, interceptions and team playoff victories and total $1 million annually. His base salary in 2023 is $2.24 million and that is fully guaranteed, while his base salary in 2024 is scheduled to be $4.74 million, of which $760,000 is guaranteed for injury now. That $760,000 fully guarantees on the fifth day of the 2024 league year.’
Damar Hamlin earned Bills-high $652,470 in performance-based play from 2022 season
‘The NFL announced Friday it had distributed $336 million in performance-based pay, a program that compensates players who have a high play-time percentage and a low base salary.’
Bills place financial stability over big-ticket free agents: Moves so far, what’s next
‘Thus, unless Beane is holding back on other salary cap moves – he used one Friday by cutting wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and opening up around $2 million – the Bills probably aren’t going to sign any star-level players. The good news is this is still a very good roster, one that doesn’t need a major influx of talent, so Beane will continue to work the fringes in free agency, then look to add contributors in the NFL Draft.’
Buffalo Bills release fan favorite receiver Isaiah McKenzie after 5 seasons
‘McKenzie had a $250k roster bonus due on Friday and the Bills decided to move on before they had to pay it, adding $2.21 million in salary cap space.’
Bills release Isaiah McKenzie after five seasons
‘During his press conference Thursday, general manager Brandon Beane indicated a decision on McKenzie’s future with the team would be made in the coming days. Signing the 5-foot-6, 170-pound Harty gave the Bills two receivers with comparable statures, including McKenzie, who is 5-8, 173 pounds. Meanwhile, McKenzie also had a $250,000 roster bonus that was due Friday.’
Bills Cut Receiver McKenzie To Free Up Salary Cap Space
‘Cutting McKenzie on the day he was due a roster bonus frees up about $2.2 million in salary cap space for a team general manager Brandon Beane projected had about $9 million to work with a day earlier. The move also comes days after the Bills signed free agent receiver Deonte Harty, who is more than two years younger and possesses similar speedy qualities as the 27-year-old McKenzie.’
Bills release Isaiah McKenzie, saving more than $2 million against this year’s salary cap
‘McKenzie responded to the release by showing gratitude to the team.’
Bills’ Damar Hamlin among top 25 in NFL’s performance-based pay distribution for 2022 season
‘The NFL on Friday announced its performance-based pay distribution for the 2022 season, and Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was among the top earners, as he will receive an additional $652,470 for his performance last year.’
Bills release wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie
‘McKenzie was scheduled to make $1.75 million in 2023, and his release will save the Bills $2.8 million on the salary cap.’
Buffalo Bills announce the release of WR Isaiah McKenzie
‘In a tweet, McKenzie said: “I could write a book about how much i love this place, but I’ll just say THANK YOU.”‘
A young Bills fan’s heart to heart with Damar Hamlin
‘”He was saying to me like keep up the good work, don’t feel down about yourself and keep striving,” said Smith.’
Bills re-sign cornerback Dane Jackson to a 1-year deal
‘Dane Jackson was selected by the Bills in the 7th round of the 2020 NFL draft. Throughout his past three seasons with the Bills, he has posted 109 tackles, 3 interceptions, 23 passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.’
Hamlin meets, greets Bills fans during autograph-signing session
‘The event was Hamlin’s first public appearance in Western New York since his cardiac arrest incident in Cincinnati back in early January, and since he appeared at the Bills’ home playoff game against the Bengals.’
Bills release receiver Isaiah McKenzie
‘McKenzie had some impressive plays during the 2022-2023 season, earning four touchdowns. He also had 42 receptions, the highest number of any of his seasons with the Bills according to the NFL’s stats.’