Bills Restructure Allen Contract for $12M Cap Relief

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen restructured his contract on Wednesday, freeing up $12 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season and providing the team with financial flexibility as NFL free agency began. The move comes amid several roster changes for the Bills, including the departure of backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to the Tennessee Titans and the signing of Kyle Allen as his replacement.

Allen, who signed a six-year, $330 million extension with $250 million guaranteed in 2023 that runs through 2030, was projected to count $56.4 million against the cap in 2026. Before the restructure, the Bills were approximately $16 million over the cap, according to salary tracking data. The adjustment alleviates that pressure and positions Buffalo to pursue additional free agents as it aims to contend for a Super Bowl under first-year head coach Joe Brady, who replaced Sean McDermott after the 2025 season.

The Bills' 2025 campaign ended with a 12-5 record, highlighted by Allen's performance: 3,668 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, plus 579 rushing yards and 14 scores on the ground. Buffalo advanced to the Divisional Round of the playoffs before falling to...