December 2, 2024

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The Buffalo Bills have undertaken some drastic moves to cut salary cap this offseason, and one analyst believes one of the biggest moves could still be coming.

The team parted ways with a series of veteran players including safety Jordan Poyer, cornerback Tre’Davious White, and center Mitch Morse. The moves saved close to $30 million in salary cap combined. The Bills also unloaded top receiver Stefon Diggs in a trade with the Houston Texans.

Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine believes the next move could be trading Von Miller, the high-priced star who struggled in his return from a torn ACL. Though Miller had already agreed to a pay cut, Ballentine noted that he is still set to cost $15.2 million against the cap for 2024.

“His new contract is heavy on incentives that could reportedly help him earn up to $20 million this season, but at 35 years old, the days of Miller being a dominant edge rusher are likely behind him,” Ballentine wrote.

Trade Would Save Bills $8.8 Million
Ballentine noted that the Bills would save close to $8.8 million against the cap if they traded Miller after June 1, which would allow them to spread the dead cap charge over the next two seasons. That could be an important figure later in the season when new needs could arise, Ballentine added.

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