Orchard Park, N.Y. (WGR 550) - As part of a series of moves made on Wednesday to create some salary cap space before the new league year on March 13, the Buffalo Bills have announced the release of veteran safety Jordan Poyer.
Poyer became a fan favorite during his seven seasons played with the Bills alongside longtime safety partner Micah Hyde.
In 107 games played with the Bills since signing as a free agent in 2017, Poyer recorded 682 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 22 interceptions, eight forced fumbles and one defensive touchdown.
Poyer's best season came in 2021 when he recorded 93 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks and five interceptions in 16 games played. That earned Poyer his first and only nod as a First-team All-Pro.
The 32-year-old also earned his first and only Pro Bowl nod for his 2022 season in Buffalo. Despite hitting the free agent market last offseason, Poyer elected to return to the Bills on a two-year contract.
In addition, Poyer was voted a defensive captain for the Bills over the last four seasons.
Buffalo will free up $5.7 million of space on the salary cap with Poyer's release.
The Bills also announced on Wednesday the release of veteran defensive back and special teams ace Siran Neal.
Neal was a former fifth-round pick of the Bills in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Jacksonville State, and ended up playing 97 games for the Bills in his six seasons.
The 29-year-old has been regarded as one of the best special teams gunners in the league, while recording 115 total tackles and forcing three fumbles over his career.
Neal's release from the Bills frees up $2.8 million of salary cap space heading into the new league year next Wednesday, March 13.
