‘According to Erie County, New York State law does not allow for a referendum like in Kansas City, and “no new taxes were needed or put in place” for the new stadium.’
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Buffalo Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Houston Texans in surprising move
‘“A lot can change in two years,” Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday after the trade. “Anything. I mean, you just look at rosters from three years ago to now. Look who was on our roster. You’re always doing what you think you need to do at the time whether it’s getting his deal up to the market. The receiver market drastically changed that year when we did that move. And so he was coming off another All-Pro season at the time, and we felt the timing was right to do that.”‘
Ryan O’Halloran: Draft-pick return shows Bills were ready to get out of Stefon Diggs Business
‘Done with Diggs being paid WR1 money ($27.854 million cap if he was on the roster) for WR2 statistics. And most of all, done with Diggs’ drama and defending him. The brooding around the locker room. The cryptic tweets. The occasional sideline tantrums. Done … with … all … of … it.’
A closer look at the cap implications of Stefon Diggs trade
‘Conventional wisdom had been that the optimal time to part ways with Diggs was after the 2024 season. If the Bills had traded or released him after 2024, they could have sustained cap hits of only $8.8 million for 2025 and $13.39 million for 2026. It would have been a savings of $18.5 million for 2025.’
NFL draft preview: Day 3 blocking tight end could be on Bills’ radar
‘Georgia’s Brock Bowers is expected to be picked in the top half of the first round. After him, there might not be another tight end drafted in the first two rounds. It is not a great year to be looking for a starting tight end in the draft.’
Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Houston Texans. Here’s what we know
‘It’s not exactly the type of return one would have expected, but that would seem to indicate that Diggs’ value wasn’t enormous on the trade market, and it also would hint that the Bills had come to the conclusion that the 30-year-old Diggs was no longer the player he had been, and the time was right to cut bait.’
Buffalo Bills trade Stefon Diggs to the Texans in blockbuster deal
‘Diggs’ production dropped off dramatically at the end of last season. He posted five 100-yard games in his first six and then didn’t have another one in his final 13 games, including two playoff games. Diggs dropped a pass in the playoff loss to the Chiefs that fans and media members have discussed ever since.’
Why Bills GM is confident in ‘work in progress’ roster following Stefon Diggs trade
‘“It’s a work in progress, and we’re going to continue to work on that,” he said. “I would just hope that people know I’m as competitive as hell, and I’m not – I ain’t giving in, and we’re going to work through this, and we’re going to continue to look. And I’m confident in A) the guys we have on the roster, and I’m confident in the staff that helps me. We will continue to find pieces to add and be ready to roll when it comes time.”’
Unpacking the Stefon Diggs trade: Bills GM positioning for splash in draft?
‘We’re about to find out the answer to that question. Beane has an opportunity later this month to find Diggs’ replacement and, perhaps, a player who can be an overall upgrade and better fit in the new Joe Brady-led offense.’
Stefon Diggs says goodbye to Buffalo Bills: ‘Four of the best years of my life’
‘“I can’t begin to express the amount of love and respect I have for the city of Buffalo,” Diggs wrote. “Four of the best years of my life, the city welcomed me with open arms. I’m forever grateful for you all and the Buffalo Bills organization! Something special was built over these years with some very special men, that will always have a place in my heart. Bills Mafia, so many great memories created throughout the years. Those games were crazy because of you. Sadly good things come to an end until we meet again.”’
Houston Texans RB claims Stefon Diggs ‘asked’ for trade from Buffalo Bills
‘Quote tweeted inside of Mixon’s message to Diggs was an eye emoji tweet that Mixon sent out on March 15 hinting that Diggs reached out to Mixon at that point. If Mixon’s claim is true, the wheels have been in motion on a trade for a few weeks.’
End of saga: Bills trade WR Diggs after turbulent year-long drama
‘A breakup that seemed unlikely has become a reality, with speculation that Diggs forced his way out, coupled with talk of Buffalo growing tired of his act leading to it trading of one of its stars. Nevertheless, regardless of how things went down behind closed doors, the Bills trading Diggs concludes what’s been a lengthy saga involving Diggs and the team, with most of the drama stemming from one side of the issue.’
Bills GM Beane addresses Diggs trade: “Are we better today? Probably not.”
‘”A coach’s job, let’s just say, is to win every practice, win every… I want to win all that too,” said Beane. “But part of my job is to also keep an eye on what it is, and I think we all know what we walked into this year, this league year, with the salary cap and where we were. And while, yes, we’ll eat a little bit this year, it frees over 27 million off of our cap (next season) and gives us some more flexibility in the future.”‘
Bills end Stefon Diggs saga by trading four-time Pro Bowler to Houston for second-round pick
‘Diggs, 30, caught 445 passes for 5,372 yards and 37 touchdowns over four seasons in Buffalo after being acquired from the Minnesota Vikings for a first-round pick in 2020. He is the only player in franchise history with four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving and 100-catch seasons.’
Sabato: The results may not show it early, but it was time for Stefon Diggs’ Bills departure
‘While Diggs caught 100 passes per season and the team was ascending, it was easy to overlook his eccentricities, his brooding and vague messaging on social media. But over the last year, the drama increased and the production declined, making Wednesday’s trade to the Houston Texans inevitable.’