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Buffalo Bills Cut Players To Free Up Salary Cap Space

Buffalo Bills guard David Edwards (76) blocks for quarterback Kyle Allen during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Chicago. T

The Buffalo Bills have continued their salary cap-related roster adjustments by informing veteran safety Jordan Poyer and defensive back Siran Neal of their impending releases a week before the NFL's free agency signing period begins.

Poyer, who had one year left on his contract, was informed of his pending release, while Neal's pending departure was confirmed by his agent. The Bills are set to free up an estimated $8.1 million in salary cap space by parting ways with the two players.

The decision to release Poyer was not unexpected due to the structure of his two-year contract signed last year. This move marks the end of one of the NFL's longest active-serving safety tandems, as Poyer had been playing alongside Micah Hyde since both players signed with Buffalo as free agents in 2017.

Meanwhile, the Bills have made moves to retain backup offensive lineman David Edwards by agreeing to a two-year contract extension. Edwards, who had completed his one-year contract with Buffalo, appeared in all 17 games last season in a backup role primarily as an interior lineman.

Poyer's release expected due to contract structure.
Bills release Poyer and Neal to save $8.1 million in cap space.
End of long-serving safety tandem with Poyer and Micah Hyde.

Edwards' extension comes shortly after the Bills traded backup interior lineman Ryan Bates to the Chicago Bears in a salary cap-saving move. The 26-year-old Edwards had spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams before joining Buffalo in free agency last year.

These roster adjustments come as the Bills aim to address their salary cap situation, with the team being projected to be over the 2024 season cap at the start of the offseason. The team's moves reflect a strategic approach to managing their roster ahead of the upcoming free agency period.

For more NFL news and updates, visit AP NFL.

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