Bills free agents: Replacing Matt Milano could result in downgrade at linebacker By Vic Carucci News Sports Reporter Mar 9, 2021 Mar 9, 2021 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This is the first in a series examining the Buffalo Bills’ free-agent possibilities at key positions. Today's installment looks at linebacker.kAm|2EE |:=2?@ >:89E G6CJ H6== 36 E96 36DE =:?6324<6C :? E96 }u{ 7C66\286?E >2C<6E]k^AmkAm%92E >62?D E96 q:==D[ H9@ v6?6C2= |2?286C qC2?5@? q62?6 D2:5 :? 9:D D62D@? 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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. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Watch Now: Related Video Hokies' Shearer on competition at returner Hokies' Reynolds on Ty Howle as offensive coordinator Hokies' Reynolds on Ty Howle as offensive coordinator Hokies' Moore and Altuner on offensive line Hokies' Moore and Altuner on offensive line Hokies' Brown on decision to transfer from Duke Hokies' Brown on decision to transfer from Duke
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.
