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Bills get Von Miller amid a host of NFL moves

By WJBD Staff Mar 17, 2022 | 6:28 AM

UNDATED (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are hoping Von Miller has plenty left in the tank.

The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year has agreed to a six-year contract with the Bills. The 11-year NFL veteran spent his first 10-plus seasons in Denver before being traded last season to the Rams, where he won the Super Bowl.

The 32-year-old Miller brings a veteran presence to a young group of starting linebackers made up of Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano. With Buffalo playing a hybrid style defense, there’s a chance for Miller to provide an outside pass-rushing presence. He has 115 1/2 career sacks.

In other NFL news:

— Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews has signed a three-year, $55 million extension through the 2026 season. The 30-year-old Matthews has started 127 consecutive games, the longest active streak by an offensive lineman in the NFL.

— Dwayne Haskins is staying in Pittsburgh to compete for the open starting quarterback job alongside Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky. The Steelers have signed Haskins to a one-year restricted free agent tender to bring him back for a second season after claiming him off waivers in January 2021.

— Amari Cooper is officially Cleveland’s No. 1 wide receiver. His deal was finalized while the Browns awaited word from quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is choosing a new team following a troubled finish with Houston. Watson’s decision could trigger more moves, including the Browns trading Baker Mayfield.

— A person familiar with the negotiations tells AP the Browns have agreed to terms with Pro Bowl punt returner Jakeem Grant on a three-year contract and also intend to release tight end Austin Hooper.

— A person familiar with the move says the Titans will be releasing seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones. He will be designated as a post-June 1 release with the Titans carrying the cap hit until June 1.

— A person familiar with the negotiations says the Jaguars and cornerback Darious Williams have agreed on a three-year, $30 million contract that includes $18 million guaranteed.

— The Jets and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed on a one-year contract that keeps Zach Wilson’s veteran backup in place.

— J.D. McKissic is returning for the Commanders after initially agreeing to sign with Buffalo.

— The Ravens have agreed to a five-year deal with safety Marcus Williams and agreed to a three-year contract with tackle Morgan Moses.

— Two people familiar with the moves confirm that the Raiders will finalize a three-year deal with former Arizona edge rusher Chandler Jones and trade Yannick Ngakoue to Indianapolis.

— The Seahawks have agreed to contract terms with defensive end Uchenna Nwosu and cornerback Artie Burn. Nwosu’s deal is for two years and worth up to $20 million.