Monday was the first day NFL teams were allowed to release or waive players who are under contract for the 2018 season.
The Buffalo Bills have about six weeks to make a decision about quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who is due a roster bonus on March 16. If the Bills pay Taylor the $6 million bonus, it would be a strong indication they intend to keep him on their roster in 2018. Paying the bonus would provide insurance for the Bills against not finding another quarterback, but if the Bills later trade or release Taylor, the $6 million could be viewed as a waste of salary-cap space.