SportsFILE - Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse looks on during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Dec. 23, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The Bills' salary cap-related purge of players cut deep into the team's core with veteran safety Jordan Poyer and center Morse being among five players the team announced it released Wednesday, March 6, 2024. – , a recent cut of the Bills.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis celebrates after scoring against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia. to a three-year, $39 million contract that includes $11 million at signing. The deep-threat receiver from UCF is known for his run blocking and had some big performances for the Bills over four seasons but was also inconsistent.Hance’s extension was announced Monday morning by the team.
He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2022 but became expendable as Buffalo worked to get under the salary cap. Upgrading the center position was a major priority in the offseason. Third-year player Luke Fortner was the worst player on the offensive line and ranked 32nd of 32 centers in run blocking, according to Pro Football Focus metrics. Morse should be an upgrade over Fortner, and, at the very minimum, provides veteran competition for Fortner. According to ESPN, Morse’s deal is worth $10.5 million over two years.in Kansas City. Pederson was the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator then.
Scherff’s contract restructure keeps the steady right guard in Jacksonville. According to ESPN, the restructure guarantees his $15 million in salary and spreads his cap hit across the next four seasons.Justin Barney joined News4Jax in February 2019, but he’s been covering sports on the First Coast for more than 20 years.