WGR

‘The 28-year-old Johnson had spent the first six years of his career split between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans before spending last season with the Miami Dolphins. In five games played last year, Johnson managed to rush for 330 yards on 71 carries and score three touchdowns.’

‘Crowder plays almost exclusively in the slot. The Bills released starting slot receiver Cole Beasley last week, but re-signed slot guy Isaiah McKenzie shortly before free agency opened.’

‘A league sources confirmed to WGR that the pick will be Buffalo’s own selection, No. 246 overall, which is 25th overall in the seventh round. The Bills still hold the Atlanta Falcons’ seventh round pick in this year’s draft, No. 231 overall, which they acquired in exchange for tight end Lee Smith last offseason.’

‘Miller received an $18.525 million signing bonus. That money will be spread out over the life of the six-year contract for salary cap purposes. However, Miller will play on a base salary of only $1.12 million next season, allowing his cap figure to be just north of $5.1 million in 2022, as the Bills stay tight against the salary cap.’

‘Beane then responded to a question about whether or not this complicates things with an organization in Washington, which he has many connections to people from his days with the Carolina Panthers. “Yeah, it does,” Beane said.’

‘Lee was not on an NFL roster in 2020, then signed with the Bills in March of last year. He returned to the Raiders after the Bills released him last training camp, playing 11 games for Las Vegas.’

‘After missing the opening week of the season with a calf injury, Lotulelei returned to play the next seven contests, but then played in only four of the remaining nine games due to both injuries and being on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.’

‘Phillips led the Bills with 9.5 sacks in 2019, then had five total sacks in 18 games over the past two years in Arizona.’

‘Thursday’s release comes after the Bills failed to find a trade partners after Beasley was allowed to seek a trade. The 32-year-old is now free to sign as an unrestricted free agent.’

‘Then there’s the obvious trickle down effect. Miller’s presence will make so many other players better. If you have to worry about Miller so much that makes life better for guys like Ed Oliver to be even more disruptive in the middle of the line. How about ends like Greg Rousseau and Boogie Basham? They can be more effective when teams are paying more attention to Miller.’

‘Miller, 32, leads all active NFL players in career sacks with 115.5. He’s an eight-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All Pro, and has won two Super Bowl championships, including this past season with the Los Angeles Rams. He was also named Super Bowl 50 MVP while a member of the Denver Broncos.’

‘Schefter added some background to McKissic’s decision, saying that Washington didn’t initially offer him a deal until he agreed to one in Buffalo, per his agents. Once McKissic heard Washington was willing to match the offer, he didn’t want to leave.’

‘McKissic started his career with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016 after he went undrafted out of Arkansas State. He has also made stops in his career with the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions before spending the past two seasons in Washington.’

‘The 26-year-old joined the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Alabama in 2018. Originally on the practice squad, he was signed to the active roster, started immediately and never looked back. He played in 52 career games, starting every one of them.’

‘Compensatory picks are awarded based on a formula that includes a team having to lose more free agents than they sign the offseason prior, as well as other factors.’