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‘”It’s voluntary. So, guys come and go. Guys have things going on. Try not to look too far into it,” Beane said on Tuesday. “We could all assume he’s not here because he’s unhappy with his contract or whatever, but that’s not fair. He hasn’t told me that. No one’s told me that he said that, but I think that’s kind of unfair to say he’s not here because of that. It doesn’t mean he’s not here next week or the week after. He’ll be ready to go, though.”‘

‘White, the first draft pick under coach Sean McDermott, was with the Bills through the 2023 season but was released the next offseason in part due to salary cap reasons after sustaining multiple serious injuries.’

‘Cornerback is a position of need for the Bills, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll address the position in the first round. The team addressing openings in free agency, leaving limited significant needs, but cornerback is the position left with the most work do.’

‘The Bills have prioritized the re-signing of their own draft picks to contract extensions well in advance of those players reaching free agency. Benford ($76 million), the 2022 sixth-round pick out of Villanova, is one of three players from his draft class to get a four-year extension — joining wide receiver Khalil Shakir ($60.2 million) and linebacker Terrel Bernard ($50 million) — while defensive end Greg Rousseau (four years, $80 million) and quarterback Josh Allen (six years, $330 million) also received extensions in the past six weeks.’

‘Benford, 24, was entering the final year of his rookie deal and now will be under contract through the 2029 season. The agreement is the latest in the Bills’ prioritizing retaining players who have developed into starters before they become free agents — “draft, develop and re-sign,” as general manager Brandon Beane says.’

‘The movie will premiere during Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual “Countdown to Christmas,” and production will start later this year and take place throughout the greater Buffalo region. That includes the team’s stadium, which will garner even more spotlight in what is set to be its final season. A new stadium is being built across the street and is scheduled to open for the 2026 season. A cast has not yet been announced.’

‘It is not a new concept for the Bills to build around the lines — it’s been a consistent philosophy under coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane. However, the team has dealt with enough inconsistency and injury over the last couple seasons to confront that area head-on going into 2025.’

‘Milano took a pay cut of over $3 million, which can be made back with incentives, and also will now be able to become a free agent in 2026, the source said.’

‘Allen’s cap number actually didn’t end up changing drastically for 2025 but was reduced from $44.7 million in cap space to $41.4 million. It could only be so much lower as Allen had $28.7 million in prorated bonuses from other years in 2025. Until 2028, Allen’s cap numbers are pretty similar to what they were on his previous deal. The Bills have made a variety of moves in free agency, including signing defensive end Joey Bosa, defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, wide receiver Joshua Palmer and defensive end Michael Hoecht.’

‘Both players will stay with the team through the offseason program and training camp and then can return to the team’s facility after four weeks and play after six. Beane said the Bills are treating the suspensions like they already know a couple of players will be injured during training camp and must start the season on injured reserve. He also said, “If they were guys that this had happened before, we probably would have avoided them.”‘

‘”It didn’t seem like from my perspective I was taking a whole lot less,” Allen said Wednesday, three days after agreeing to the deal with the Bulls. “But the way I make sense of it, when you start getting these fairly big numbers throughout the entire league — it’s weird to say this — but what is [$5 million] more going to do for my life that I can’t already do right now? It’s not that crazy to me.’

‘In 2024, Hamlin earned and maintained the starting job following the departures of veterans Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde in the offseason. He started 14 games and did enough to keep the role, including recording the first two interceptions of his career.’

‘Bosa immediately becomes a starter for the Bills’ defensive line, joining defensive end Greg Rousseau, who was signed to a four-year extension Saturday. The Bills released pass rusher Von Miller on Sunday, saving $8.4 million in cap space, and also restructured defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s contract, sources said.’

‘Adding Palmer brings a new outside receiver to the Bills offense with two of the team’s receivers –Mack Hollins and Amari Cooper — set to become free agents Wednesday. The team has also recently signed slot receiver Khalil Shakir, who had one year left on his contract, to a four-year extension.’

‘It’s the largest guaranteed total given to an NFL player, surpassing the previous mark of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who received $230 million guarantee.’