‘”There’s a lot of success out there to be had, and it’s hard to leave such a great organization,” Epenesa said. “They do a lot of things right up there in Buffalo and having a great quarterback like 17, it’s hard to leave. And there’s just a lot of great people around there that I’ve got a lot of good connections with. So, I’m really looking forward to being back.”‘
Archives for March 2024
DaQuan Jones thinks the best is yet to come as he re-ups with Bills
‘“I feel like I was playing kind of my best ball,” Jones said Tuesday after agreeing to a new, two-year contract with the Bills. “I’m telling people now I feel where I’m at I’m kind of peaking as far as my body, my mind, playing as one out there on the field. And I’m just seeing the game in a whole different way. I felt like that it’s crazy in Year 10 how it clicked for me.”’
Bills restructure Josh Allen’s contract to free up cap space
‘The team restructured quarterback Josh Allen’s contract, according to multiple reports, converting $14.875 million of his base salary, as well as a $6 million roster bonus, into a signing bonus. The move cleared $16.7 million of cap space for the Bills ahead of the start of the new league year Wednesday. In doing so, the team is now cap compliant and will have at least some space to take into free agency. Allen’s cap hit for the 2024 season is now $30.356 million.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Running backs, guards changing teams highlight NFL negotiating window
‘B is for Bills: The Bills’ primary work was extending left tackle Dion Dawkins, adjusting quarterback Josh Allen’s contract and agreeing to re-sign defensive end A.J. Epenesa, defensive tackle DaQuan Jones and safety/special teams core player Cam Lewis. Don’t be alarmed. Retaining Jones, who was having a terrific start to 2023 when he tore his pectoral in the Week 5 loss to Jacksonville, was key to start next to Ed Oliver.’
Bills, Legends hope experience center provides ‘complete story’ of new stadium
Stadium construction inclusion goals closer to being reached, but still short
‘At last check, use of minority-owned business enterprises on the project was at 17.4%, exceeding the suggested goal of 15%, but women-owned businesses were being used at 8.4%, and military service-disabled-owned businesses were being used at 3.1%, both below the goals of 15% and 6%, respectively.’
Buffalo Bills sign free agent Nicholas Morrow: Here’s what to know about the linebacker
‘Buffalo got an up close look at Morrow in each of the last two seasons. Last year he was in on 12 tackles in helping Philadelphia defeat the Bills 37-34 in overtime. In 2022, Morrow made a team-high eight tackles and intercepted Josh Allen during the Bears’ 35-13 loss to the Bills. He also played as a backup against the Bills as a member of the Raiders in 2020.’
Buffalo Bills re-sign DT DaQuan Jones & DE A.J. Epenesa to multi-year deals
‘The Bills re-signed defensive end A.J. Epenesa to a two-year deal worth a reported $12 million ($10.6 million guaranteed) on Monday and then DaQuan Jones announced his new two-year, $16.5 million ($10.5 million guaranteed) deal in the early hours on Tuesday morning.’
Buffalo Bills add LB who has past interception on Josh Allen (5 things to know)
‘Injuries led to Tyrel Dodson getting on the field in Buffalo in 2023. Dodson thrived and will likely now look for an opportunity to start elsewhere in the league. That opportunity is not present in Buffalo with Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard already set into the starting lineup for 2024. With Buffalo needing a depth option behind Milano and Bernard, Morrow makes plenty of sense based on his experience on the field. Morrow and Dorian Williams will serve as depth behind Buffalo’s starting linebackers.’
Buffalo Bills teammate thinks he knows why QB Josh Allen had a wardrobe malfunction
‘“His new girl is opening his horizon to different types of clothing that he’s not used to,” Dawkins explained. “You know your quarterback, man. And I know Josh, and I know Josh is not a product of his environment, but, you know, Josh is in love.”’
Bills add former Eagles LB Morrow on one-year deal
‘Morrow, 28, started in 12 games for the Eagles last season, compiling 66 solo tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 3 sacks and 1 forced fumble. He went undrafted in 2017, playing his college football at Greenville.’
Bills re-sign DT Jones to two-year deal
‘The deal is worth $16 million with $10.5 million guaranteed, per an Instagram post from Athlete’s First on Monday. Jones confirmed the news by posting to the social media platform X, “WE BACK!!!!! #GoBills,” just before 1 a.m. ET on the second day of the league’s legal tampering period.’
A.J. Epenesa, DaQuan Jones see ‘meat on the bone’ after returning to Bills on 2-year deals
‘Epenesa, 25, didn’t know what to expect or who was going to be interested, while the 32-year-old Jones entered free agency for the fourth time in his career. Now one player is looking to take the next step in his career, while the other is attempting to bounce back from an injury and close his career with a championship.’
Huntsville alumnus’ Cinderella story to continue in Buffalo
‘Linebacker Nicholas Morrow began the 2023 NFL season on the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad. By the time it was over, the Huntsville High School alumnus had started 12 regular-season games and one playoff contest and was the Eagles’ defensive signal-caller.’
Bills announce contract with DaQaun Jones. Nicholas Morrow agrees to 1-year deal, AP source says
‘Jones’ ability to take on two blockers complements undersized starter Ed Oliver’s strength at pressuring the pocket. His absence was felt during a 10-game stretch he missed while recovering from a torn pectoral muscle.’