Bills GM says ‘door is not closed’ on star player’s $69 million return
The Buffalo Bills made significant changes to their roster before free agency. After bringing in $43.3 million of the $255.4 million cap hit this offseason, Bills general manager Brandon Beane abruptly waived six veterans. Among the players cut was All-Pro guard Tre’Davious White. In 2020, White signed a four-year contract extension worth $69 million, keeping him under contract through 2025. However, a torn ACL prematurely ended White’s 2022 NFL season before tearing his Achilles tendon in Week 4.
According to WGR’s Sal Capaccio 550, Beane told reporters at the NFL’s annual meeting on Sunday, March 24 that the bill is “probably $6 million to $7 million below the cap at this point.” did. This estimate does not include the $10 million that will go on sale June 1 following the release of White.
White has interest from multiple teams as a free agent, but he said Beane could still return to Orchard Park. WKBW’s Matthew Beauvais wrote, “Beane said the door is not closed for Tre’Davious White to return.” “He said they cut the contract after June 1st because they would get another $4 million in the future instead of cutting the contract right away. I wanted flexibility. ”
Bills Mafia was excited about this update. One fan wrote, “Seeing this made my day so much better.” Another wrote, “He might cry when he comes back. I won’t lie.”
Without White, the Bills will use Rasul Douglas and Christian Benford as their starting corners.
Releasing Tre’Davious White go was expected to be one of the Bills’ toughest decisions.
After White went down in early October, speculation arose as to whether the Bills would retain the two-time Pro Bowler. Buffalo News reporter Ryan O’Halloran floated the idea of waiving the 29-year-old star while considering options for his replacement. It is no exaggeration to say that cutting the white meat is difficult. He was a first-round pick for the Bills when Sean McDermott first took over as head coach in 2017 and has been a key member of the Bills’ roster ever since. Judging by McDermott’s emotions when speaking to reporters after White’s injury, it would still be hard to imagine Buffalo letting him go.
However, the veteran has missed 30 games over the past three seasons. Since 2022, he has played just 10 games. If White is willing to take a significantly reduced deal on his contract and return to Buffalo, there’s a good chance a reunion will take place. Beane said of White in his end-of-season press conference:
“We don’t know yet how next year will start. I guess I can afford it or something. I feel like it has depth, which is helpful. But then again, a healthy Tre White has great talent. So if you can make it happen, you’ll still want it.
Brandon Beane also left the door open for Mickey Hyde’s return
There’s another beloved former Bills veteran who could return next season. While safety Jordan Poyer moved on to sign with the Miami Dolphins following his release, his All-Pro partner Micah Hyde remains a free agent. Due to a history of neck injuries, the veteran was contemplating retirement after the 2023 NFL season.
“Beane said he doesn’t think Micah Hyde has ‘shut the door’ on playing and that the Bills ‘definitely wouldn’t shut the door to ever bringing a Micah Hyde back if he decides to play,’” ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg posted. “Beane emphasized that he doesn’t know if Hyde is decided either way right now.”
After the Bills were eliminated from the playoffs, Hyde said to reporters, “I just have no idea what the future holds right now.” “I’m going to sit down and speak with the wife and the family, perhaps in a few weeks or so. However, we’ll see. I’m not in any kind of rush.
