BUFFALO, NY. (WKBW) — On Sunday the Buffalo Bills announced they have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension for All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano. Keeping him in Buffalo through 2026.
As first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, the move creates six million dollars in cap space for the Bills this offseason.
Bills and All-Pro LB Matt Milano reached agreement today on a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, per sources. The move creates approximately $6 million of cap space for the Bills this off-season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2023
Milano, a fifth round draft pick back in 2017 from Boston College has been a staple to Buffalo's defense. Along with bolstering the unit to being a top-five defense in the NFL. He is continually on-top of individual leaderboards for AFC linebackers.
He finished tied for third in tackles for loss among linebackers in the AFC this past season. And since 2017 he leads the Bills in that category with 56. The second place mark is Jerry Hughes with 36.
#Bills announce they’ve agreed to terms on a two-year extension with LB Matt Milano
Milano was First-Team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl selection in 2022@WKBW https://t.co/ys2zcXe3Cn
— Dom Tibbetts (@DomTibbettsTV) March 12, 2023
The NFL free agency period begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. est.
