ORCHARD PARK, New York, 5 September 2003 — Lawyer Milloy will have a chance to seek revenge in a hurry. One day after the four-time Pro Bowl safety was released by the New England Patriots, Milloy on Wednesday reached an agreement in principle with the Buffalo Bills. Milloy will have the chance to face his former team on Sunday when the Bills host the Patriots on the opening weekend of the National Football League season. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
A team captain for the last four seasons, Milloy was to earn $4.4 million with New England in 2003 - the fourth year of a seven-year, $35 million deal.
With his original signing bonus, Milloy was to count for $5.8 million against the salary cap this season. The Patriots were hoping to soften the salary cap hit, but could not reach an agreement with Milloy and waived him.
Milloy, 29, played his entire seven-year career with the Patriots and has started 106 consecutive games at strong safety. He was selected to three straight Pro Bowls from 1998-2000 and again last year and has served as team captain since 1999.
Chiefs Delighted as Holmes
Inks Four-Year Extension
In Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs star running back Priest Holmes agreed to a four-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday.
Holmes, who has led the NFL in yards from scrimmage the past two seasons, had indicated he might not play in the regular season opener on Sunday if he didn’t have a new contract. Those worries for the Chiefs are now over, however, as Holmes is now basically under contract for the next seven years with the team.
