BUFFALO, N.Y. – Starting linebacker Matt Milano will explore free agency next month because of Buffalo's salary-cap constraints, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday.
Milano has been a starter since his rookie season in 2017, and his decision is based on the Bills not being in position to match the offers he is expecting to receive once the NFL’s signing period opens on March 17.
His decision was confirmed by the person who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the discussions between the player and team have been private.
Milano is projected to be among the top linebackers available on the market, and the Bills are currently estimated to have only $3 million available under a