BREAKING: Josh Allen Shares ‘Unthinkable’ Long-Term Vision for Bills’ Future

The reigning NFL MVP will turn 29 next May, meaning he still has plenty of great football ahead of him. The Buffalo Bills clearly share that belief, securing Josh Allen with a six-year contract extension. After signing the deal, Allen expressed his desire to remain with the Bills for the entirety of his career, ideally extending beyond this contract. “I try not to think about the end,” Allen told reporters, as noted by RJ Kraft and Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. “It’s still a long way off, but absolutely. I don’t want to play anywhere else. Not many players get to spend their entire career with one team. … This is home to me, and it always will be. I’d love to keep playing here as long as possible, and when the time comes to retire, I hope it’s in Buffalo.”

Allen, who was drafted by the Bills with the seventh overall pick in 2018, agreed to a six-year, $330 million extension that some view as a hometown discount. His $55 million average annual salary ties him for second in the league alongside Joe Burrow (Bengals), Jordan Love (Packers), and Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars). Meanwhile, Dak Prescott of the Cowboys leads all quarterbacks with a $60 million annual salary after signing a four-year, $240 million contract with $231 million guaranteed last offseason. In comparison, Allen’s deal—despite running two seasons longer—includes $250 million guaranteed.

Allen acknowledged that he left some money on the table to help the team financially. “I understood the impact of getting an extension done—it creates some [salary-cap] space,” he said, explaining why he accepted a slightly lower deal. “It’s a unique situation because I’ve already had a big contract, and it hasn’t really changed how I live. But I know this move gives us more cap space and helps us sign free agents.”