Bills News: Recapping Day 1 Of The New League Year

The NFL’s new league year officially began at 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday afternoon, and with the start of the new year came the Buffalo Bills’ first big splash in free agency, with the team agreeing to a three-year contract with veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb.

The Chubb news represented what Bills fans have long been hoping for: a big swing by president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane to shore up their pass rush, but the Chubb signing was not the only big Bills news from the first day of the new league year.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by discussing the Chubb signing, how Buffalo created more cap space by restructuring Josh Allen’s contract, and the other key news and notes Bills fans should know about from the official start of the league year.

Bills sign edge rusher Bradley Chubb, rework Josh Allen’s contract

The Bills are bringing in Bradley Chubb, a former first-round draft pick, to solidify their pass rush, and according to reports from NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, it is a three-year deal worth $43 million, including $29 million in guaranteed money. With incentives, Chubb’s contract could be worth as much as $52.5 million.

Linked below: Breaking down the signing; assigning grades to Buffalo’s first major move of free agency; learning how the Bills were able to create more than $12 million in salary cap space by restructuring Josh Allen’s contract; and discussing how Buffalo is retaining key offensive lineman Ryan Van Demark by submitting a qualifying original-round tender that will triple his salary for the 2026 season.

• Bills finally make big splash in free agency by signing Dolphins pass rusher – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills get on the board in free agency by signing former Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Bills to sign pass rusher Bradley Chubb to three-year contract – WGR 550
• Bills signing Bradley Chubb to 3-year deal worth up to $52.5M: Source – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Bills address pass rush, sign edge rusher released by division rival – Democrat & Chronicle
• Ex-Fins OLB Chubb gets 3-year deal with Bills – ESPN.com
• Bills signing ex-Dolphins pass rusher Bradley Chubb to three-year, $43.5 million deal – NFL.com
• Bills agree to sign edge rusher Bradley Chubb to a 3-year contract, AP source says – WGRZ
• What Bills fans need to know about new pass-rusher Bradley Chubb and his injury concerns – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills signed Bradley Chubb: Fans divided on whether it’s smart or another mistake (thoughts & a grade) – newyorkupstate.com
• Instant Grade: Buffalo Bills Signing Bradley Chubb After Start of NFL Free Agency – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• The Bills just made a massive move with Josh Allen’s contract: Can GM finally get aggressive? – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills restructure Josh Allen’s contract to create more than $12 million in cap space – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Report: Bills restructure Josh Allen’s contract – WGR 550
• Bills and Josh Allen agree to restructure QB’s contract in salary cap-saving move, AP source says – WGRZ
• Report: Josh Allen, Bills restructure contract to create $12 million in cap space – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Lance Lysowski: After helping Josh Allen, Bills add Bradley Chubb to boost pass rush – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Bills tender Ryan Van Demark to retain offensive tackle – WGR 550
• Buffalo Bills triple salary for offensive tackle – Democrat & Chronicle
• Source: Bills to give OL Ryan Van Demark tender – Buffalo News (subscription required)

Even more Bills news

The Bills make the trade for veteran wide receiver DJ Moore official. Read more about the national media’s reaction to the deal for Moore; find out where former Bills safety Darnell Savage Jr. will play this year; and more!

• Buffalo Bills officially acquire wide receiver DJ Moore from Bears via trade – BuffaloBills.com
• Bills acquire wide receiver D.J. Moore from Bears – WGR 550
• National media reacts to Bills’ trade for wide receiver DJ Moore – BuffaloBills.com
• Former Bills safety Darnell Savage reportedly will sign with Steelers – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Former Buffalo Bills linebacker charged with murder of girlfriend – Democrat & Chronicle

Buffalo Bills articles recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings

• Bills push Josh Allen cap space into the future to create more room now – Buffalo Rumblings
• Bills signing DE Bradley Chubb to 3-year contract – Buffalo Rumblings
• How will Dee Alford fit in replacing Taron Johnson? – Buffalo Rumblings
• Dee Alford contract details: One year and we’ll see – Buffalo Rumblings
• Bills sign QB Kyle Allen to cost-effective 2-year contract – Buffalo Rumblings
• Buffalo Bills retain OL Ryan Van Demark with RFA tender – Buffalo Rumblings
• Tyler Bass’s pay cut doesn’t guarantee his 2026 return – Buffalo Rumblings
• Bills host tantalizing WR prospect on top-30 pre-draft visit – Buffalo Rumblings
• Bills host explosive DL Gracen Halton on official top-30 pre-draft visit – Buffalo Rumblings