The Bills are cutting Star Lotulelei (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo). The two sides were discussing a revamped contract that would have enabled him to return, but all parties agreed that a fresh start would be best. 
Lotulelei, 33 in December, was in the midst of the five-year, $50MM deal he signed in 2018. He exercised his right to opt out of the 2020 season due to COVID concerns, which tolled his contract and would have had him under Buffalo’s control through 2023.
The eight-year veteran had three sacks in 2021, bringing his career total to 16.5. He’s been a quality disruptor in the past, particularly with the Panthers, but the advanced metrics at Pro Football Focus haven’t been high on his work in quite some time. This past year, Lotulelei graded as Bills’ lowest performing run defender on the D-Line.
Lotulelei was slated to carry a $9.2MM cap charge this year. Instead, the Bills will save at least $1.5MM against the cap by cutting him. They could also choose to save $4.1MM this year if they use the post-June 1 designation.
All in all, Lotulelei leaves Buffalo after 43 appearances (40 starts) with five sacks, one interception, and 53 tackles.
The biggest disappointment and waste of money
There have certainly been bigger.
Wonder if Buffalo makes a push for a DT in the draft early to help free up Miller, Rousseau, Basham. CB and DT or WR would be my guess as how they go rounds 1 and 2.
Trent McDuffie or Kaiir Elam in round 1
Cornerback is more important. They spent a lot in free agency to fortify the defensive line and have more critical needs.
Settle also has a chance to show a lot more now that he’s not stuck behind two first rounders.
A great player when he chooses to show up. The kicker for most fans was he took off 2020 to protect his family from COVID and then got it and lost more time after testing positive and being unvaccinated. After getting paid, he became very unreliable.
It will always be funny to me that two brothers were given the names Starlite and Lowell.
Steelers on the cheap maybe? They will need d-line help if Tuitt chooses to not play again this season. I suppose Fletcher Cox is also an option.
“This past year, Lotulelei graded as Bills’ lowest performing run defender on the D-Line.” Yep, Steelers should give him a HUGE bonus, too.
It says “on the cheap” in the first sentence you imbecile. Enjoy life in the trailer park.
Your mother doesn’t wear no drawers