So much for that sleepy start to free agency for the Buffalo Bills.
Late Tuesday night, the team came to a one-year contract agreement with edge rusher Joey Bosa, a league source confirmed to The Buffalo News. Bosa was released last week by the Los Angeles Chargers in a cost-cutting move. ESPN was first to report his deal with the Bills.
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The Buffalo Bills have reportedly reached a contract agreement with edge rusher Joey Bosa. Kyusung Gong, AP File
A five-time Pro Bowler in nine seasons with the Chargers, Bosa played 107 games and has 72 career sacks. As the third overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, Bosa was the last remaining player on the Chargers' roster who was with the team in San Diego before moving to Los Angeles. His release saved the Chargers $25.36 million against the salary cap and came before a $12.36 million roster bonus was due this week.
Bosa's deal with the Bills is worth $12.6 million, and could see him earn up to $15.6 million if certain incentives are reached, according to multiple reports.
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The Bills released edge rusher Von Miller on Saturday in a move that saved more than $8 million against the salary cap. Bosa, 29, will be counted on to provide a threat off the edge that the Bills lost by releasing Miller.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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