Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports that Poyer’s one-year contract is valued $2 million…

Last week, the Buffalo Bills took an ax to their roster, eliminating a number of important veterans. Among the worst farewells for the Bills Mafia came with the departure of safety Jordan Poyer.

Poyer didn’t stay unemployed for very long, though. The news that Poyer was signing with the Miami Dolphins, the Bills’ AFC East foe, was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday, March 12. Given that Poyer owns a house in Southern Florida, the move isn’t that surprising. Prior to his re-signation with the Bills last year, the 32-year-old veteran also piqued the curiosity of the Dolphins.

Poyer’s wife, Rachel Bush, is one person who is overjoyed to see him sign a contract with the Dolphins. She posted a brief remark on X, the old name for Twitter, as soon as the news broke.

Poyer, who turns 33 in April, finished the 2023 season with 100 total tackles and 1 forced fumble. It was the first season since 2016 that he has not recorded an interception. Since veteran safety Micah Hyde is also considering retirement, most observers predicted Poyer would stay with the Bills, preserving half of the All-Pro duo.

Poyer received a $12.5 million contract last summer, and he still has one year remaining on it. He has been a player for the Bills since 2017. However, in an effort to save cap space, the Bills released him. With a $2 million dead money charge, the Bills were able to save $5.72 million against the 2024 salary ceiling by benching Poyer.