Bills QB Allen Is Ready For A Big Contract, But Willing To Be Reasonable

Bills quarterback Josh Allen just led the Buffalo Bills to an AFC title game appearance against the Kansas City Chiefs and is now ready for his payday.

However, Allen, who was drafted in the first-round (7th pick overall) by Buffalo in 2018, also wants to help his team stay under the salary cap. Buffalo has already picked up his fifth-year option, but reports say that an extension for the QB is coming soon.

The Bills have been active this offseason, restructuring contracts to help them save money. Stefon Diggs’ contract was restructured to create more than $7 million in cap space.

That money very well could be used toward a new deal for Allen. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported on the Allen situation on SportsCenter Sunday morning.

“As was told to me, look, he knows he’s going to get paid eventually. The Bills know he’s going to get paid eventually. So neither side is particularly worried about it,” said Fowler.

“I’m told that Allen loves being in Buffalo enough where he’s willing to structure things, ya know, that helps the team a little bit. Certainly, he’s not going to take a discount by any stretch—he’s a top-five quarterback. But he wants them to stay competitive in future years with him in the fold.”