In a surprising move, the Buffalo Bills have decided to part ways with veteran safety Jordan Poyer, according to multiple reports. Poyer, who has been with the Bills for the past seven seasons, was a key defensive player for the team.

During the 2023 season, Poyer started all 16 regular season games for Buffalo, showcasing his abilities on the field as he recorded an impressive 100 total tackles. He also contributed with four passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a sack. Poyer's impact continued in the postseason, where he started both of Buffalo's games, tallying 14 tackles and a forced fumble.

Having started his NFL career as a seventh-round pick in 2013 with the Cleveland Browns, Poyer joined the Bills as a free agent in 2017. His performance on the field did not go unnoticed, as he earned the prestigious honor of being a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and a Pro Bowler in 2022. Throughout his career, Poyer has amassed an impressive stat line of 54 passes defensed, 24 interceptions, 37 tackles for loss, and 12.0 sacks in 155 games with 117 starts.

By releasing Poyer, the Bills have freed up a significant amount of cap space, saving $5.72 million. This move allows the team to potentially explore other options in free agency or make necessary roster adjustments.

In addition to Poyer, the Bills have also decided to release cornerback Siran Neal. Neal, primarily contributing on special teams, has played a noteworthy 80% of the unit's snaps. The move to release Neal will save the team $2.88 million against their salary cap.

It remains to be seen how the Buffalo Bills will fill the void left by the departure of Jordan Poyer and Siran Neal. With the additional cap space, the team may have the flexibility to make further moves to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.