WGR

‘Matakevich was signed as a free agent from the Pittsburgh Steelers last offseason almost exclusively for special teams. He actually led the entire NFL in total special teams tackles the previous four years. In Buffalo in 2020, he led the Bills with 10 total special teams tackles, and was far and away their snap count leader on special teams, on the field for over 71% of the plays. No other Bills player even topped 58%, which shows how valuable the Bills believe he is.’

‘With the re-signing of Feliciano, Bills general manager Brandon Beane has managed to keep the team’s consensus top-three pending unrestricted free agents, inking linebacker Matt Milano on Thursday and right tackle Daryl Williams on Friday.’

‘With Williams locked up, he joins Dion Dawkins, Mitch Morse, Cody Ford, Ryan Bates, Jordan Devey, and Trey Adams as Bills offensive linemen now under contract for 2021. Jon Feliciano, Brian Winters, and Ty Nsekhe are all scheduled to become free agents when the new league year begins March 17 at 4 p.m. ET.’

‘A source with knowledge of the deal tells WGR that Milano will receive $23.5 million guaranteed, a $7 million signing bonus, plus base salaries of $5.3 million in 2021, $7.5 million in 2022, $9.25 million in 2023, and $9.55 million in 2024.’

‘Both players had one year remaining on their contracts. The move will save over $14.1 million on the team’s 2021 salary cap. Brown will count $1.6 million in dead money, with a savings of over $7.9 million. Jefferson’s release will save the club $6.5 million against the cap, but carry no dead money.’

‘For Allen, the fifth-year option will cost the Bills $23.016 million. For Edmunds, it will cost $14.791 million.’

‘Morse was scheduled to earn $7.025 million as a base salary this coming season, with a salary cap hit of $10.34 million counting the prorated bonus money from the contract he signed to join the team prior to the 2019 season. The move will now reduce his cap hit to $8.34 million.’

‘Allen is set to earn less than $1 million in base salary for the 2021 season, but carries a salary cap hit of $6.9 million due to the prorated signing bonus of his original four-year deal. The Bills have until May 3 of this year to exercise a fifth-year option for 2022, which, at this time, projects to be north of $21 million. Absent an extension before May 3, there’s no doubt the Bills will exercise that option on the league’s second-leading vote-getter for MVP last season.’

‘The team is currently preparing for 100% capacity for all home games at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park. However, if New York State or National Football League guidelines limit capacity in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team says season ticket members will have priority access to tickets.’

‘Now, Singletary is a round peg trying to fit into a square hole. A hole the Bills might want to fill with Memphis’ Kenneth Gainwell or free agent Matt Breida. There are countless options for the Bills that fit into a dynamic pass catching running back role better than Singletary does.’

‘In 12 games played this season for the Bills, Smith primarily contributed on special teams, but still managed to register nine total tackles, one tackle for loss and a forced fumble.’

‘Hyde signed as a free agent with the Bills prior to the 2017 season, right after Sean McDermott was hired as head coach. He’s been an extremely consistent and reliable player throughout his four seasons in Buffalo, playing 67 of a possible 69 regular season and playoff games, collecting 282 total tackles, five tackles for loss, and nine interceptions. He was voted to the Pro Bowl following the 2017 season.’

‘On Wednesday, NFL Insider Albert Breer of The MMQB reported that the Bills have submitted a rules change proposal to the league that would bar interviews for coaching positions until the conclusion of the conference title games, and not allow teams to hire a new head coach until after the Super Bowl is played.’

‘I’ve always really personally liked Judon‘s game. He embodies what we’ve come to really expect from Ravens defenders over the last several years. He’s tough, plays hard, and brings an attitude to the party with him.’

‘”I think it’s going to be Tennessee, Buffalo, or Green Bay. Probably more Tennessee or Green Bay,” Clayton said.’