The free agent frenzy is underway in the NFL, as teams have been working on deals with unrestricted free agents for the last two days during the league’s legal tampering period, which runs through 3:59 p.m. EDT today.
Then, at 4 p.m. EDT, free agent signings and trades can become official and contracts can be signed with the start of the 2026 league year.
The Buffalo Bills have been relatively quiet so far in the first two unofficial days of free agency, working out a contract extension with veteran tight end Dawson Knox, bringing in cornerback Dee Alford, and re-signing punter Mitch Wishnowsky and bringing back backup quarterback Kyle Allen.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by discussing the key news and moves Bills fans should know about from the last 48 hours leading up to the official start of the league year.
Bills free agency news and notes
Linked below: Taking a look at the newest member of Buffalo’s secondary, 28-year-old cornerback Dee Alford, who agreed to a three-year deal worth $21 million, with $10.2 million of that money being guaranteed money.
Plus, examining who is on their way out of Western New York — including starting left guard David Edwards, fullback Reggie Gilliam, cornerback Cam Lewis, and backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky—and reintroducing Bills fans to a familiar face backing up Josh Allen: Kyle Allen.
Also: Dissecting the three-year contract extension the Bills are giving to tight end Dawson Knox, and how Buffalo created some cap space by reworking the contract of kicker Tyler Bass.
Previewing remaining free agents
Examining the best remaining free agents; exploring which edge rushers make sense for the Bills to sign (including former New England Patriot K’Lavon Chaisson, pictured below); what the Bills’ free agent moves so far reveal about their offseason priorities; and more!
Connor McGovern only recently agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension, and already, the terms of the deal keep looking better and better for the Bills. Plus, how quarterback Josh Allen helped get the McGovern deal across the finish line; and will Buffalo make a move to sign talented edge rusher Trey Hendrickson after a deal between the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders fell through.
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