An extension for safety Jordan Poyer could net them as much as $4.32 million in savings. Poyer is signed to a team-friendly deal now that expires after next season but allows the Bills to cut or trade him after this season and save $6.7 million.
That doesn t seem likely, however, so adding an extra year or two might make the most sense.
The Bills have been linked by many to free-agent cornerback Steven Nelson, a recent salary cap casualty of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and to Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who is available on the trade market.
Regardless of what the Bills intentions are, look for more moves to create cap space now that the calendar has turned to June, which allows all teams to spread cap relief over two seasons instead of one by trading, releasing or adjusting the contracts of veterans.
Saints reportedly to release Emmanuel Sanders, Kwon Alexander
Saints reportedly to release Emmanuel Sanders, Kwon Alexander By Michael Dugan | March 10, 2021 at 10:40 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 10:40 PM
NEW ORLEANS, Lou. (WLOX) - It was no secret the Saints entered this off-season in a salary cap nightmare. Over the last few days, Mickey Loomis and company have been busy re-structuring and releasing expensive contracts to cut into that deficit. On Wednesday, the process intensified.
After just one season each in New Orleans, Emmanuel Sanders’ and also reportedly Kwon Alexander’s time in the black and gold have come to an end. The team released Sanders, confirmed by his personal Instagram page, after a very productive year, hauling in 61 catches for 726 yards and five touchdowns - all good for second highest on the team.
NFL Salary Cap in 2021 Higher Than Expected
NFL teams have been preparing for a salary cap drop in 2021.
With the COVID-19 pandemic plummeting ticket sales as teams had to limit attendance across the league, the NFL s overall profit in 2020 took a dip.
As a result, the predicted salary cap number for the 2021 league year was expected to around $175 million.
After league owners talked to the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the two sides agreed on a slightly higher salary cap.
A minimum of $180 million is welcome news.
Whether it s $180 million or a little higher, any bump from $175 million is a good thing.