Tyrod Taylor, Bills Agree on New Contract: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

August 12, 2016   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

The Buffalo Bills and quarterback Tyrod Taylor reached an agreement Friday on a contract extension.
The Bills confirmed Taylor's new deal on their official Twitter account.
Tim Graham of the Buffalo News reported Taylor's extension could be as long as six years and is valued at $90 million total, but there are team option years and additional financial incentives.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Taylor will make $9.5 million in 2016 with an option for $27.5 million in 2017 before the extension begins. Tom Pelissero of USA Today added Taylor's 2017 option is guaranteed at signing while the $13 million owed for 2018 doesn't kick in until March of that year.
Speaking to Chris Brown of Bills.com, head coach Rex Ryan praised Taylor's desire and drive to continue getting better as a football player to earn this new deal:
The thing that I knew about him was his work ethic and his passion for the game and obviously his God-given ability. That was what I knew we we...

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