One Bills Rookie Curiously Remains Unsigned With OTAs Approaching

The rookie wage scale has Bowry set to earn just over $5.5 million across his four-year deal, according to Spotrac. So it is unclear what the hold-up is with him signing his first professional contract. Whatever is slowing things down likely comes down to language in the contract or bonus money.

Bowry turns 23 this season and joins a Bills’ offensive line group that is jam-packed with recent draft picks and free-agent signings waiting to compete for either the starting left guard job or the swing tackle role. Both were left vacant by free-agent departures of David Edwards and Ryan Van Demark, respectively. He will have to fight his way for a spot in the team’s pecking order once Buffalo gets him signed, whenever that may be.

Last season, it took the Bills until July 18, which was just days before training camp, to sign 2025 second-round defensive tackle T.J. Sanders. The hope will be to get Bowry locked up before the resumption of OTAs, but there are no guarantees.

Highest-paid

Of the Bills’ rookies, Parker is the highest-paid, with the No. 35 pick earning just over $13 million over the four years of his contract. Parker is expected to come in and bolster the Buffalo pass rush and run support, with his ability to defend the edge standing out among his many impressive traits.

Then there is the No. 62 pick, cornerback Davison Igbinosun, who will earn just under $8 million on his rookie deal. Igbinosun was a surprise pick by the Bills and will have to earn his keep, perhaps as a reserve and special teams player to begin his career.