{"id":825619,"date":"2026-03-21T19:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T19:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/825619\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T19:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T19:13:19","slug":"afc-notes-justin-fields-jaylen-waddle-bills-dolphins-jets-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/825619\/","title":{"rendered":"AFC Notes: Justin Fields, Jaylen Waddle, Bills, Dolphins, Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bills signed CB Dee Alford to a three-year, $15.75 million deal that includes a $4.5 million signing bonus, $10.12 million guaranteed\u2014$7.875 million fully guaranteed and $2.245 million guaranteed for injury\u2014with salaries of $1.31 million in 2026, $4.31 million in 2027, and $4.31 million in 2028. (Wilson<\/a>)
\nThe Bills signed S Geno Stone<\/a> to a one-year, $1.402 million deal that includes a $187,500 signing bonus, a $1.215 million salary, and a $1.262 million salary cap figure under the veteran salary benefit. (Wilson<\/a>)
\nThe Bills signed S C.J. Gardner-Johnson<\/a> to a one-year deal with a $3.5 million base value. The contract includes $3.015 million guaranteed, up to $2.5 million in incentives, and a $3.4 million 2026 salary cap hit. (Spotrac<\/a>)
\nSeveral Bills players had contract triggers vest: QB Josh Allen<\/a>\u2019s $52.5 million 2027 salary is now fully guaranteed, CB Christian Benford<\/a>\u2019s $14.5 million 2027 salary is now guaranteed, $10.2 million of DE Greg Rousseau<\/a>\u2019s 2027 salary is now guaranteed, $8.2 million of WR Khalil Shakir<\/a>\u2019s 2027 salary is now guaranteed, $7.8 million of WR Josh Palmer<\/a>\u2019s 2026 salary is now guaranteed, $6.3 million of LB Terrel Bernard<\/a>\u2019s 2027 salary is now guaranteed, $6.2 million of RB James Cook<\/a>\u2019s 2027 salary is now guaranteed, $1.3 million of RT Spencer Brown<\/a>\u2019s 2027 salary is now guaranteed, and LT Dion Dawkins<\/a> earned a $500,000 roster bonus. (Spotrac<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Barry Jackson<\/a> reports that the Broncos are paying all future money owed to WR Jaylen Waddle<\/a>, including his full salary. The trade is still pending a physical, which will take place on Wednesday.
\nSI.com\u2019s Albert Breer<\/a> names the Dolphins, Browns, Jets, and Cardinals as teams looking to 2027 for a quarterback. While none of the options are locked in as top-five picks now, there are numerous players who can rise to that level compared to the 2025 and 2026 classes.
\nThe Dolphins plan to give G Jamaree Salyer<\/a> a chance to win a starting guard spot. That\u2019s one reason he chose Miami over higher offers elsewhere. If Salyer wins a starting guard job, then the other starting guard would be Jonah OR a draft pick OR perhaps Andrew Meyer<\/a> OR another UFA pickup. (Barry Jackson<\/a>)
\nThe Dolphins signed Salyer to a one-year, $1.487 million deal that includes a $187,500 signing bonus, a $1.215 million salary, and a $1.262 million salary cap figure under the veteran salary benefit. (Wilson<\/a>)
\nThe Dolphins signed DE David Ojabo<\/a> to a one-year, $1.402 million deal with a $1.215 million salary and a $1.262 million salary cap figure under the veteran salary benefit. (Wilson<\/a>)
\nToledo DB Andre Fuller met privately with the Dolphins. (Jacob Infante<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Ian Rapoport<\/a> reports that as part of their trade agreement, the Jets will pay QB Justin Fields<\/a> an $8 million signing bonus.\u00a0He will earn a $3 million fully guaranteed salary from the Chiefs, for a total of $11 million, meaning he will earn an additional $1 million in guaranteed money than he was previously earning.
\nConnor Hughes<\/a> reports that there has been no change to the power structure within the organization this offseason.
\nZack Rosenblatt<\/a> reports that the Jets were interested in signing QB Carson Wentz<\/a>, but he wanted to return to the Vikings.\u00a0
\nPer Rosenblatt<\/a>, the Jets are not done at quarterback and plan to add a veteran backup for Geno Smith<\/a>.\u00a0 He thinks Cooper Rush<\/a> or Tyrod Taylor<\/a> might be the most logical options at their price point.\u00a0
\nAt receiver, Rosenblatt thinks\u00a0a trade for someone like Rashod Bateman<\/a>, Quentin Johnston<\/a> or Dontayvion Wicks <\/a>could be beneficial.\u00a0
\nThough it might not be a new starter, Rosenblatt expects the Jets to add at least one offensive lineman in the draft.
\nRosenblatt likes where the defensive line stands, but feels they could use to add a pass rusher.\u00a0
\nAt cornerback, Rosenblatt wouldn\u2019t be surprised if Nahshon Wright<\/a> beats out Azareye\u2019h Thomas<\/a> for the starting job opposite Brandon Stephens<\/a>.
\nSI.com\u2019s Albert Breer<\/a> names the Dolphins, Browns, Jets, and Cardinals as teams looking to 2027 for a quarterback. While none of the options are locked in as top-five picks now, there are numerous players who can rise to that level compared to the 2025 and 2026 classes.<\/p>\n

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