The Buffalo Bills drafted an absolute gem in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, selecting EDGE rusher Greg Rousseau 30th overall. Since then, Rousseau has developed into a reliable passer-rusher and even a consistent run-stopper. He is only scratching the surface and will continue to get better.
Rousseau had arguably his best year as a pro in 2024, boasting career-highs in tackles, TFLs, pressures, and QB hits and tying a career-high in sacks. He recorded 53 tackles, 16 TFLs, 35 stops, 63 pressures, 24 hits, and eight sacks in 16 starts. He also posted a 16% pass rush win rate, ranking 12th, and a 9.0% run stop win rate, tying for 5th among EDGE rushers who played at least 50% of snaps (h/t) PFF.
The Buffalo Bills star enters the final year of his contract
Buffalo Bills, Greg Rousseau
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) gets grabbed by and then sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) during the second half of the Buffalo Bills wild card game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 12, 2025.
Since the Bills exercised his fully guaranteed fifth-year option last May, worth $13,387,000 for 2025, Greg Rousseau enters the final year of his rookie contract. Unless both parties can agree on a long-term extension sooner, Rousseau is set to hit free agency next offseason. Finally, it would be logical for the team to sign him to a long-term deal sooner rather than later because the longer the wait, the higher the salary.
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The Buffalo Bills lock up key defensive star to massive contract
Buffalo Bills, Greg Rousseau
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) pass rushes at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Bills and Greg Rousseau have agreed to a massive multi-year contract extension. As Rapoport points out, the deal is for four years and is worth $80 million with $54 million guaranteed. He now ranks 10th in total salary, 12th in APY, and 9th in total guaranteed money among EDGE rushers, per Over The Cap.
It’s a 4-year, $80M deal with $54M guaranteed for DE Greg Rousseau. https://t.co/84fFlDDKfp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2025
Here’s a look at the other players the Bills extended this offseason
Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane
Nov 17, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane on the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
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