Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs among Bills contracts that updated this weekend

The Buffalo Bills saw several contracts undergo changes automatically over the weekend. NFL teams often include leverage points in player contracts, such as roster bonuses or guaranteed money, to prompt decisions on the player’s future. Bills GM Brandon Beane typically finalizes these decisions a few days into the new league year. For example:
– Quarterback Josh Allen had a $6 million roster bonus paid and his entire $14 million 2025 salary fully guaranteed.
– Wide receiver Stefon Diggs had $18.5 million of his 2024 salary fully guaranteed, making it unlikely for the Bills to release him.
– Defensive end Von Miller had $6.43 million of his 2024 salary fully guaranteed following a contract rework earlier.
– Linebacker Matt Milano received a $10 million option bonus, already fully guaranteed, along with a fully guaranteed 2024 base salary.
– Offensive tackle Dion Dawkins received a $500,000 roster bonus, previously part of a larger extension he signed recently.
– Defensive tackle Ed Oliver had a $12.5 million option bonus paid and $8.25 million of his 2025 salary guaranteed, aligning with cap management strategies.
– Tight end Dawson Knox saw a $5 million roster bonus paid and $1.33 million of his remaining 2024 salary fully guaranteed after modifying his deal earlier in March.
– Punter Sam Martin had $1.55 million of his 2024 salary guaranteed, which will need to be paid by Buffalo even if he is later cut.