The Buffalo Bills reportedly have their first player that has opted out of playing for the team during the 2020 season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that veteran defensive tackle Star Lotulelei will not suit up for the Bills next season.
#Bills veteran DT Star Lotulelei will be taking a voluntary opt-out for this season, source says. The former first-rounder has $4.5 million fully guaranteed this season as well as $2.5 million fully guaranteed the following year. So those will push into 2021 and ‘22.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 28, 2020
As referenced by the report, Lotulelei’s contract will now be pushed back. In February, the Bills and Lotulelei agreed to restructure his contract.
Since signing with the Bills, Lotulelei hasn’t missed a single game over the course of the past two years. He has 36 tackles, two sacks and an interception during his time in Buffalo.
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