Prior to free agency, the Buffalo Bills made significant personnel adjustments. With $43.3 million more over the $255.4 million cap heading into the offseason, general manager Brandon Beane of the Bills suddenly cut loose six veterans.
Tre’Davious White, an All-Pro cornerback, was cut. In 2020, White agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $69 million, which kept him under contract until 2025. But White’s 2022 NFL season was cut short by an ACL tear, and in Week 4, he tore his Achilles.
According to WGR 550’s Sal Capaccio, Beane stated the Bills are “probably $6-7M under the cap right now” while addressing reporters during the NFL’s annual meeting on Sunday, March 24. The $10 million that White’s release will open for on June 1st is not included in that estimate.
Beane stated that White might still visit Orchard Park, despite the fact that he has drawn interest from other teams in free agency.
WKBW’s Matthew Bové wrote, “Beane said the door is not closed on a Tre’Davious White return.” “Said that rather than just cutting him immediately, they decided to make a post-June 1 cut for him since it would free up an extra $4 million later on. desired the adaptability.
Bills Mafia was overjoyed by this development. “Seeing this made my day so much better,” an admirer wrote on social media. “I might cry if he comes back can’t even lie,” another commenter said.
The Bills’ projected starting cornerback in White’s absence are Christian Benford and Rasul Douglas.
There was much conjecture about whether the Bills would retain the two-time Pro Bowler after White suffered an injury early in October. The Buffalo News reporter Ryan O’Halloran suggested cutting the 29-year-old star while considering possible replacements.
To say that cutting White is difficult would be an understatement. When Sean McDermott took over as head coach in 2017, the Bills selected him in the first round of the draft. He has been an important part of the team ever since. McDermott was so passionate when speaking with reporters after White’s injury that it was always difficult to fathom Buffalo cutting him loose.
But in the previous three seasons, the veteran has missed thirty games. From 2022, he has only made 10 appearances in games. A reunion is very likely if White agrees to sign a much reduced deal and return to Buffalo.
During White’s season-ending press conference, Beane stated of White, “We love Tre. Above all, getting him healthy so he can return to the field is our main priority here.
We haven’t taken the approach of figuring out where we’ll start next year. What we can afford, or something comparable. It’s helpful because I think we have some depth there. Once more, though, Tre White is an incredible talent when healthy. Thus, you’re continually drawn to it.
