Bills Face Crucial Cap Decisions as Offseason Kicks into High Gear
Just when it feels like the NFL might finally take a breather, the league reminds us there’s no such thing as an offseason. Case in point: the Dolphins made headlines Monday by parting ways with several key players - most notably, wide receiver Tyreek Hill. That move sent shockwaves across the AFC East, and it didn’t take long for Bills fans to start wondering: could Buffalo make a play for the explosive veteran?
While that kind of speculation is par for the course this time of year, it also underscores a bigger truth - the next few weeks are going to be busy. The NFL Combine is just around the corner, and with it comes the unofficial start of roster reshuffling season. Front offices across the league are gearing up to evaluate talent, rework contracts, and make the tough calls that define a franchise's future.
For the Buffalo Bills, the clock is ticking. As things stand, they’re roughly $9 million over the projected 2026 salary cap.
That’s a problem - and not a hypothetical one. They’ll need to be under the cap by the time the new league year kicks off in three weeks.
So, what’s next?
The Bills have some difficult decisions ahead. Restructures, releases, and perhaps even trades are all on the table as they look to navigate a tight financial picture without sacrificing too much on the field. This is a team still built to contend - but navigating the cap crunch while keeping the core intact is easier said than done.
There’s also the question of who they might target once they’ve cleared space. With potential holes at wide receiver, defensive line, and cornerback, Buffalo could be active in both free agency and the draft. But before they can think about adding talent, they’ve got to get their books in order.
This is the part of the offseason where front office strategy meets salary cap gymnastics - and every decision matters. The next few weeks will be telling.
Will the Bills double down on their current core? Or will we see some surprising moves in the name of financial flexibility?
One thing’s for sure: the Bills, like the rest of the NFL, are about to get busy.