‘When discussing Floyd’s deal with the Bills, a one-year contract worth up to $9 million, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Floyd turned down more money elsewhere to try and win a Super Bowl with the Bills.’
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Bills sign Oliver to four-year extension, reportedly agree with FA pass rusher Floyd on one-year deal
‘Oliver had his fifth-year option picked up last offseason, and after signing an extension will now be tied to the team through the 2027 campaign. The move created additional cap space for the Bills, trimming the amount of money — $10.753 million — Oliver was due this season.’
Bills host groundbreaking at site of new Highmark Stadium; Goodell, Hochul, Pegula, others in attendance
‘“I’d like to thank New York and Erie County for continuing to give the Bills a home here in New York,” said Pegula. “This site where we have gathered has been the location of Buffalo Bills games for the last 50 years. At the conclusion of the new lease that we have signed, the Bills will be playing on this property for 83 years.”‘
Stadium groundbreaking ceremony symbolizes start of new era for Bills
‘From Bills brass like the Pegula family to general manager Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott to politicians like Gov. Kathy Hochul and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, they all took turns sliding shovels into the dirt and tossing it into the air to start a new era of Buffalo Bills football.’
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula weeps over absent ‘heroes’ — including his wife
‘“And if I could mention one more person,” Pegula tearfully added, “who I cheer for every day — my wife Kim. Years ago David Bellamy penned a song, ‘You’re My Favorite Star.’ And Kim, you are my favourite star.”’
Aaron Rodgers has new Jets worry as Bills sign Leonard Floyd
‘The veteran, who was one of the top NFL free agents left on the market, adds to a loaded Bills defense that also includes Von Miller, Tre’Davious White, Ed Oliver (who, just days earlier, received a contract extension), Matt Milano and Jordan Poyer.’
Buffalo Bills break ground on new stadium as Gov. Hochul hails unpopular $1.5B project
‘Many New Yorkers have gritted their teeth at the gridiron venture, which is expected to cost some $1.5 billion, including $600 million in state funds. Sixty-three percent of New York voters disapproved of the spending deal, compared with 24% in favor, in a Siena survey conducted last spring after the agreement was brokered.’
Floyd Reunited With Miller After Agreeing To 1-Year Deal With Bills, AP Source Says
‘Floyd’s presence should immediately upgrade Buffalo’s pass rush even though his on-field reunion with Miller is likely going to have to wait. Miller had surgery on his right knee in December and his timetable to return is not clear, with the possibility of the player missing the start of the season. Buffalo’s defense struggled in generating pressure after Miller was sidelined in late November.’
Buffalo Bills Break Ground On New $1.54 Billion Stadium
‘The ground-breaking comes a little more than a month since an agreement between the Bills and state and county governments was approved, and some 14 months after the framework of a deal was agreed to, with taxpayer money set aside in the state budget.’
Source: Buffalo Bills, Leonard Floyd agree to one-year deal
‘Floyd, 30, adds another veteran presence to a Bills pass-rushing group that includes his former Los Angeles Rams teammate Von Miller, who is coming off a major right ACL injury suffered on Thanksgiving that has about a nine-month recovery window, putting his availability in question for the start of the season. The Bills have also invested heavily in recent drafts at the position with second-round picks A.J. Epenesa (2020) and Boogie Basham (2021) and first-round pick Greg Rousseau (2021).’
Bills break ground on new $1.54 billion stadium
‘On Monday morning, however, those came to a pause with gold shovels, a stage and all the proper tools for a celebration to hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bills stadium. The agreements include a 30-year lease and a non-relocation agreement that makes it difficult for the team to leave Buffalo, the second-smallest NFL market (larger than only Green Bay).’
Bills add Leonard Floyd in late NFL free-agency splash: Veteran pass rusher agrees to 1-year deal, per report
‘Floyd was released by L.A. earlier this offseason but finds himself in an ideal situation with Buffalo while also reuniting with fellow pass rusher Von Miller, who he played alongside during that Super Bowl run in 2021. Miller is coming off a torn ACL that erased a chunk of his 2022 season, so Floyd could be asked to carry some extra weight early as Miller finds his footing.’
Why Ed Oliver Is One of the Bills’ Six Highest-Paid Players
‘The answer is sitting on the Bills’ cap table. Their six highest-paid players, in order and by APY, are as follows: a quarterback, a receiver, an edge rusher, a corner, (now) a pass-rushing 3-technique defensive tackle and a left tackle. After that, you get an off-ball linebacker, in Matt Milano, who came in at a more affordable price than Edmunds; a tight end; a safety; and a center. The bottom line in all of it is that this is how teams that have tough choices to make do it now.’
Bills to Sign LB Leonard Floyd to One-Year Deal, per Report
‘Floyd, 30, appeared in all 17 games for the Rams last season and tallied nine sacks along with 59 tackles and a career-high 22 quarterback hits. Despite his play, Los Angeles ranked 19th in total defense and 21st in scoring defense last season, and the team finished 5–12.’
Bills sign defensive tackle Ed Oliver to four-year contract extension
‘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.’