‘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.’
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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.’
Buffalo Bills fans learn CPR at Highmark Stadium
‘The clinic was offered by the Buffalo Bills organization, the American Heart Association, and Bills Safety, Damar Hamlin’s “Chasing M’s” Foundation.’
Bills reportedly signing Oliver to 4-year, $68 million extension
‘Oliver doesn’t have crazy stats, but I think he’s an underappreciated piece of the Bills’ defense.’
Damar Hamlin kicked off his multi-city CPR tour
‘“Growing up playing sports, I never really remember ever thinking about where an AED was or ever really thinking about CPR training. And I don’t ever remember a coach, nor a parent, ever knowing where an AED was,” Hamlin said.’
D.J. Dale’s leadership at Alabama a draw to Brandon Beane, Buffalo Bills
‘“He just a steady-Eddie type player there,” Beane said during rookie minicamp. “Strong against the run, shows some flashes of some rush; I would say he’s more of a run player.”’
Buffalo Bills right tackle Brandon Shell’s contract includes only $150,000 guaranteed
‘The rundown, in the event the Bills improve their sacks allowed ranking, is $50,000 for playing 35% of the offensive snaps, $150,000 for 45%, $200,000 for 55% and $400,000 for 65%.’
Bills’ Von Miller feels he’ll be ‘ready to go’ for Week 1 vs. Jets, guarantees return no later than Week 6
‘Miller added that he doesn’t want to rush things if he’s not really ready, but noted that he has confidence in the people helping him rehabilitate, and that gives him the confidence that he’ll be able to get back on the field as soon as possible. He did let on that it could take longer than he wants, but that the latest he could see himself returning is Week 6.’
Bills’ Von Miller Provides Window for Return in 2023 After ACL Tear
‘“And 10 years removed from that, 2023, I have a whole new outlook,” Miller told 9News in Denver. “I know exactly where I’m supposed to be at two months, four months, six months and in the position where I’m at now, I feel great, I feel comfortable. I feel like I’ll be ready to go at the start of the season.’
Buffalo Bills stadium groundbreaking ceremony set for Monday
‘NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Buffalo Bills Owner and CEO Terry Pegula, Chief Operating Officer Ron Raccuia, General Manager Brandon Beane, and Head Coach Sean McDermott are set to participate in the ceremony along with local leaders.’
Bills to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new stadium Monday
‘The Bills announced Friday that they will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday to mark the start of construction on the franchise’s new stadium, which will be located across from Highmark Stadium on Abbott Road. You can watch the event live on News 4 and WIVB.com.’