‘The addition of Keenum hints at a potential draft plan for the Texans, who have the No. 2 overall pick and could select a quarterback. The most popular quarterback options are Alabama’s Bryce Young, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Florida’s Anthony Richardson and Kentucky’s Will Levis.’
Archives for March 2023
Josh Allen and Von Miller deals restructured, Bills create $32M in cap space
‘The Bills entered Monday, the first day of the negotiating period, more than $19 million over the cap for 2023 (the Bills have an adjusted cap of about $227 million). Allen and Miller’s deals were the most obvious for the team to restructure to help the team become cap compliant and create room to work with. Allen’s extension signed in 2021 saw its first major jump in 2023 with the quarterback set to account for $39.8 million against the cap this year with $27.5 million in base salary.’
NFL free agency 2023: Bills’ Nyheim Hines restructures contract to remain in Buffalo, per report
‘Hines is set to convert part of his base salary into a signing bonus to help provide some cap relief for Buffalo ahead of free agency. While this does help the team out, the added incentives to his contract do give Hines the chance to earn more than the $4.79 million he was originally due in 2023. Prior to this restructure, Hines was set to count $4.79 million against the Bills salary cap for next season.’
Bills restructuring Josh Allen and Von Miller’s contracts, clear over $30 million in cap space, per report
‘The added cap space makes the Bills a player in free agency moving forward. While several notable players have already found new teams, there are still plenty of good players to be had with free agent season still in its infancy.’
Bills to sign former Cowboys guard Connor McGovern to three-year, $23 million contract, per report
‘McGovern, a former third-round pick back in 2019, was used in a rotational role during his first two seasons (including as a fullback at times) before taking over as the Cowboys’ starting left guard in 2022. With the team seemingly looking to retain Tyron Smith, Terence Steele and Tyler Smith, there is less room for him in the lineup in 2023.’
Texans to Sign Veteran QB Case Keenum, per Report
‘The 35-year-old will return to the team that picked him up in 2012 after he went undrafted.’
Tremaine Edmunds Agrees to Four-Year, $72 Million Deal With Bears, per Report
‘Adam Schefter was the first to report the details of the contract, which is set to be the largest four-year deal doled out to an inside linebacker. According to Schefter, Edmunds and Chicago are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million deal, including $50 million in guaranteed money.’
Report: Bills restructure contracts of Josh Allen, Von Miller
‘The Bills came into the offseason roughly $16 million over the 2023 salary cap. With the reported contract restructures by the Bills on Monday, the team is estimated to now have a little more than $10.8 million of cap space, according to Spotrac.’
Report: Bears to sign Tremaine Edmunds to four-year, $72 million contract
‘According to NFL Network insider, the Bears will be giving Edmunds a four-year contract worth up to $72 million, with $50 million of the money guaranteed.’
Bills re-sign cornerback Cam Lewis to one-year contract
‘Lewis was scheduled to become a restricted free agent this offseason after spending the last four seasons with the Bills. Lewis was an undrafted free agent signing with Buffalo in 2019 following his collegiate career at the University at Buffalo.’
Bills re-sign pair of free agents ahead of negotiating period
‘The team announced on Monday it has agreed to terms on a new three-year deal with veteran punter Sam Martin, along with veteran linebacker and special teams expert Tyler Matakevich on a one-year contract.’
Report: Bills sign guard Connor McGovern to three-year deal
‘The 25-year-old should step in and compete for one of the two starting guard positions on the Bills’ offensive line this training camp and preseason.’
Report: Case Keenum to sign with Texans
‘Keenum joined the Bills last offseason as the replacement for Mitchell Trubisky, who left the team to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 35-year-old only saw limited action with Buffalo this past year, going 2-of-7 for eight yards on 24 total snaps.’
Report: Bills restructure Josh Allen, Von Miller contracts, create $32 million in cap space
‘The move is projected to create an additional $32 million dollars in cap space for the Bills to use this offseason.’
Report: Buffalo Bills agree to terms with offensive lineman Connor McGovern
‘McGovern is 25 years old and was originally drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round, 90th overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft. He has played in 45 games across three seasons with the Cowboys.’