Former Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen is signing a two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, according to a report from @AdamSchefter. The veteran signal-caller joins the Bills to provide experienced depth at the position behind franchise cornerstone Josh Allen.
The deal is worth a base of $4.1 million over the two-year span, with incentives that could push the total value of the contract up to $6.1 million. Kyle Allen, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Houston in 2018, has spent time with the Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, and most recently, the Detroit Lions.
Throughout his NFL career, Kyle Allen has appeared in 30 games, making 19 starts. He has thrown for 4,734 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions. His most extensive action came in 2019 with the Panthers, where he started 12 games and threw for over 3,300 yards. He spent the 2023 season as a backup in Detroit before hitting the open market.
Beyond the professional fit, the signing facilitates a reunion between two close friends. Kyle Allen and Josh Allen have maintained a well-documented friendship off the field, and they will now share a quarterback room in Buffalo as the team prepares for the upcoming season. The move provides the Bills with a reliable backup option who is already familiar with the team's star player.
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