John Brown Released by Bills After 2 Seasons; Saves BUF About $8M in Cap | Bleacher Report

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The Buffalo Bills announced Wednesday they launched veteran large receiver John Brown.

Brown indicated on Instagram he can be on his manner out.

By cutting the 30-year-old, the Bills save $7.9 million and take up $1.6 million in useless cash.

Given the cost-savings stemming from the transfer, Brown’s launch would not come as a shock.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the NFL’s wage cap might be $182.5 million in 2021, down from $198.2 million in 2020. Basic managers throughout the league must tighten their payrolls as a lot as they will.

Brown’s performance dipped after enjoying a career year in 2019 as well. He made nine appearances, catching 33 passes for 458 yards and three touchdowns. A high-ankle sprain landed him on injured reserve final November, and he missed Buffalo’s Week 16 victory over the New England Patriots whereas on the reserve/COVID-19 listing.

Chris Godwin and Allen Robinson II acquired the franchise tag from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears, respectively. Even with these two off the board, groups have loads of choices in free company in terms of wideouts.

Kenny Golladay, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Will Fuller V are all set to be out of contract, and Schefter reported the New Orleans Saints are letting Emmanuel Sanders go.

Brown is averaging 49.5 receiving yards per recreation and 14.8 yards per catch. He is a stable secondary choice within the passing recreation.

With so many expert pass-catchers on the board—on prime of the incoming class of draft prospects—he is more likely to encounter a tricky market, although.