‘The in-person viewings. The scouting combine interviews (18 minutes in Indianapolis). The private workouts (permitted on-campus only. The Pro Days (to ascertain if a player has improved his times). The top-30 visits to Buffalo (which are permitted to last a day). All of it.’
Archives for June 4, 2023
Buffalo Bills and defensive tackle Ed Oliver agree to terms on four-year extension
‘The extension, reported at $68 million with $45 million guaranteed, keeps him with the Bills through the 2027 season and gives the team some security at defensive tackle, as there was not a player at the position signed past the end of this season.’
With Damar Hamlin in attendance, hundreds of Western New Yorkers learn CPR at Highmark Stadium
‘In a 20-minute news conference, Hamlin and officials from the American Heart Association, the Buffalo Bills and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York spoke of how Saturday’s event was just the beginning of April’s announcement that the Bills were committing $1 million over five years to team up with the American Heart Association to train thousands of Western New Yorkers in CPR. In addition to Hamlin, Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula suffered a cardiac arrest at home last year and was saved through CPR administered by her youngest daughter.’
Ed Oliver and Buffalo Bills reach agreement on four-year extension
‘It’s been a big offseason for defensive tackles. Oliver joins Dexter Lawrence, Daron Payne and Jeffery Simmons in signing big extensions with their respective clubs. Oliver could have played out the final year of his rookie deal and possibly put himself in line for a bigger pay day, but averaging $17 million per season seems like a good deal for the Bills defensive tackle.’
5 thoughts on the Buffalo Bills giving Ed Oliver a 4-year contract extension
‘The problem for Oliver has been the inconsistency of his game paired with some nagging injuries over the years. Despite him not meeting the expectations the Bills had for him as a chaos creator when he was drafted, Buffalo reportedly inked the defensive tackle to a four-year extension on Saturday worth $68 million ($45 million guaranteed).’
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver agrees to 4-year contract extension, AP sources say
‘In missing three games with an ankle injury, Oliver had a career-low of 2 1/2 sacks in 13 games last season. Overall, he has 14 1/2 sacks, 30 tackles for losses and forced four fumbles in 62 career games.’
Buffalo Safety Damar Hamlin Launches CPR Tour To Raise Awareness At Bills Stadium
‘“Growing up playing sports, I never really remember ever thinking about where an AED was, or ever thinking about CPR training,” Hamlin said during a brief speech. “I don’t ever remember a coach or a parent ever knowing where an AED was in a gym or stadium, or anywhere, for that matter.
Bills, Ed Oliver agree to 4-year, $68 million extension, source says
‘The $45 million guaranteed is tied for eighth-most most among active interior defensive line contracts, per ESPN Stats & Information research. With his $10.753 million fifth-year option included, Oliver is set to average $15.75 million in salary over the next five years, currently 16th among interior defensive linemen. Prior to reaching an agreement with the former ninth overall pick on the extension, the Bills did not have a defensive tackle signed for the 2024 season or beyond.’
Damar Hamlin’s CPR tour kicks off in Buffalo, distributes AEDs
‘Hamlin, 25, announced at the event that the CPR tour will feature stops in multiple other cities, including Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, Hamlin’s hometown. Each stop will include CPR training and the distribution of AEDs to support youth sports and community groups. The importance of this education comes from nearly three out of four cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, per the American Heart Association.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver lands big contract: DT agrees to four-year extension worth $68 million, per report
‘Oliver’s new AAV of $17 million ranks No. 13 in the NFL among defensive tackles. The defensive tackle market has been hot this offseason, with Jeffery Simmons, Dexter Lawrence and Daron Payne signing big extensions that put them behind Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald.’
Ed Oliver contract details: Bills standout joins list of NFL’s highest-paid DTs with extension
‘Schefter reported the deal is worth $68 million, with $45 million guaranteed. The $17 million average annual value puts Oliver in the neighborhood of other defensive tackles in the NFL, although behind the likes of the Rams’ Aaron Donald, the Titans’ Jeffery Simmons and the Commanders’ Daron Payne, who signed a four-year, $90 million extension earlier this offseason.’
Report: Bills agree to four-year contract extension with defensive tackle Ed Oliver
‘Oliver was selected ninth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Houston, and was about to enter the final year of his rookie deal. The 25-year-old was scheduled to make just shy of $10.8 million in 2023, with the exact same amount counting against the salary cap. The new deal will presumably lower that cap number, but exact details have not been announced.’
Report: Bills sign DT Ed Oliver to four-year extension worth 68 million dollars
‘Last season Oliver racked up 34 total tackles, alongside two and a half sacks. Since being drafted 9th overall by the Bills in 2019, Oliver played in every game before the 2022 season in which he appeared in only 13 games.’
Buffalo Bills partner with the American Heart Association on a five year $1 million push for more CPR training
‘On Staturday the Bills and the American Heart Association have started a partnership kicking everything off with an event called the Bills heartbeat. Organizers said this is just the beginning as their partnership is a five year $1 million push for more CPR training.’
Bills, Ed Oliver reportedly agree to contract extension
‘The extension is will provide the Bills with a key piece on the defensive line for years to come. The Bills do not have much future depth at the position, as Oliver is the only player at the defensive tackle position signed beyond the 2023 season.’