Bills free agents: Starting-caliber tight ends are available if Bills are willing to spend By Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Mar 10, 2021 Mar 10, 2021 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This is the second in a series examining the Buffalo Bills’ free-agent possibilities at key positions. Today's installment looks at tight end.kAm~7 2== A@D:E:@?D @? 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Bills free agents: With limited cap room, high-end edge rusher could be out of reach Edge rusher has been universally identified as the Bills' most pressing offseason need. How they go about filling it is less clear cut.
Bills score upset by keeping cornerstone defender Matt Milano in fold According to reports, Milano is re-signing with the Bills for four years and $44 million, with $24 million guaranteed.
