The Bills had a fire sale before free agency to clear cap space. They released Jordan Poyer, Tre’Davious White, and Dane Jackson from the secondary. Per The Athletic‘s post-free agency power rankings, the Bills fell from seventh (post-Super Bowl) to tenth because of the talent the team lost in February and March.:

Quarterback Josh Allen’s contract starts getting expensive this season (from an $18 million cap hit to $30 million), which is one reason why the Bills had to cut so many contracts during free agency.

They spent the money they had on retaining key free agents, including defensive tackle DaQuan Jones, and extending left tackle Dion Dawkins. In the next two seasons, Allen’s cap hit goes up another $33 million, so Buffalo’s window is closing.

The Kansas City Chiefs lose a safety to their AFC rival

Fortunately for the Bills, they added a player from a rival team with their own cap issues. Per Aaron Wilson with KPRC, the Bills signed safety Mike Edwards to a one-year deal.

#Bills signed Mike Edwards to one year deal

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 20, 2024

Edwards is a two-time Super Bowl champion

Edwards has won a Super Bowl with each team he’s played on. He won Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Super Bowl LVIII with the Chiefs. Edwards has 235 tackles, eight interceptions, and three touchdowns in his five-year NFL career.

Edwards is the type of player who will come in handy for the Bills if they make the playoffs. While Edwards won’t completely replace Poyer, he could help the defense do its part in a potential Chiefs/Bills playoff matchup. Josh Allen will need to do the rest.