Josh Allen Signs $330M Contract Extension with Buffalo Bills/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Josh Allen has signed a two-year, $330 million contract extension with the Buffalo Bills, including a record $250 million guaranteed, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid players. The MVP quarterback led Buffalo to a 13-win season and a fifth straight AFC East title, solidifying his status as a franchise cornerstone. The deal provides salary cap relief, allowing Buffalo to retain key players while keeping Allen under contract through 2030. With multiple franchise records under his belt, Allen’s next goal is bringing the Bills their first Super Bowl championship.
Josh Allen’s Contract Extension: Quick Looks
- Buffalo Bills extend Josh Allen’s contract for two more years through 2030.
- New deal worth $330 million, including NFL record $250 million guaranteed.
- Allen becomes second-highest paid player in total contract value, behind Patrick Mahomes’ $450M deal.
- Follows Allen’s MVP season, leading the Bills to a 13-win year and AFC East title.
- Bills restructure contract to ease salary cap concerns, releasing Von Miller earlier in the day.
- Allen engaged to actress Hailee Steinfeld, crediting her for his career growth and support.
- Bills GM Brandon Beane also signs key young players to multi-year extensions.
- Allen holds multiple franchise records, including most total touchdowns and passing yards.
Deep Look: Josh Allen Signs $330M Contract Extension With Buffalo Bills
Bills Secure Franchise Quarterback With Record-Setting Deal
The Buffalo Bills have officially locked in their franchise quarterback, signing NFL MVP Josh Allen to a two-year, $330 million contract extension that includes a record-breaking $250 million guaranteed, sources confirmed Sunday.
The deal, which keeps Allen in Buffalo through 2030, makes him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.
- Total contract value: $330 million (second only to Patrick Mahomes’ $450M deal).
- Guaranteed money: $250 million (surpassing Deshaun Watson’s previous record of $230M guaranteed).
- Annual average: $55 million per season, trailing only Dak Prescott’s $60M/year deal with Dallas.
“Josh has cemented himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the game,” said Bills GM Brandon Beane. “This deal ensures he’ll be leading our team for years to come.”
MVP Season and Continued Success
Allen’s record-breaking contract follows a dominant MVP season, where he led Buffalo to its fifth consecutive AFC East title and a sixth straight playoff appearance.
- 28 touchdown passes, plus 12 rushing TDs and one receiving TD.
- Career-low six interceptions, showing improved efficiency.
- Led the Bills to a 13-4 record, despite losing top WR Stefon Diggs to a trade.
While Allen has yet to reach a Super Bowl, he has led Buffalo to two AFC Championship Games, both losing to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
Allen’s Personal Life and Off-Field Impact
The MVP quarterback has also made headlines off the field, as he is engaged to actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld.
“She’s my biggest fan, my biggest supporter. She’s been a huge part of my career growth,” Allen told AP in December.
Salary Cap Strategy and Future Roster Moves
Allen’s extension gives the Bills some financial flexibility, as the team was approaching the salary cap limit.
- The contract restructure helps the team create cap space to retain key players.
- Earlier in the day, the Bills released veteran pass rusher Von Miller.
- Buffalo has also extended key young players, including Greg Rousseau, Terrel Bernard, and Khalil Shakir.
Allen’s Historic Impact on Buffalo and the NFL
Since being drafted 7th overall in 2018, Allen has rewritten the Bills’ record books:
- 262 total touchdowns, passing Jim Kelly’s franchise record.
- Most single-season passing yards: 4,544 yards in 2020.
- Most passing TDs in a season: 37 in 2020.
- Best completion percentage: 69.2% in 2020.
At just 28 years old, Allen is already among the all-time greats in Buffalo sports history.
With his contract secured and the Bills still contenders, the only thing missing from Allen’s legacy is a Super Bowl ring.
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