After spending the previous seven seasons with the Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills, Jordan Poyer says he’s ready to take on his former team, even if it means a one-on-one showdown with Josh Allen.
Poyer was let go by the Bills in March in a cost-cutting move, and then signed a one-year deal with the rival Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins. The All-Pro safety appeared on a podcast with former Bills star Eric Wood this week and discussed what it will be like to face his former team twice next season.
When Wood asked Poyer if he would be able to bring down Allen should the two meet one-on-one, the safety had a message for his former teammate.
“Absolutely,” Poyer said. “I’m playing football.”
Poyer joked that no one wants to see a 6-foot-5, 250-pound quarterback charging at them in the open field but said he trusted his instincts if the situation should arise next season.
Jordan Poyer Shares Love for Buffalo
Poyer has made it clear he holds hard feelings toward the Bills despite his release in March. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio on April 10, Poyer said he is thankful for his time in Buffalo but excited for the new opportunity in Miami.
“I mean, I was let go in Buffalo, so I treasured my time there,” Poyer said. “I cherished every bit of it — I was able to learn, explore, grow, be with the fans, my family, and my daughter. She grew up there in Buffalo, so a lot of respect and love for the city of Buffalo. But new beginnings down here in South Florida, and I’m excited about it and the chance to be with the football team they have. I’m just here to help and see if we can get over the hump.”
Poyer added that he realizes the NFL is a business and that he was “ready for the worst” as the team entered the offseason facing a significant salary cap dilemma. The Bills ultimately parted ways with several key players and long-time veterans, including cornerback Tre’Davious White and center Mitch Morse.
Some close to Poyer were not as diplomatic about his release. Shortly after his release, Poyer’s brother took to social media to post some straightforward criticism of Bills general manager Brandon Beane. Jeremiah Poyer posted on X, “lol welp… bombs away!!! Lmao what an idiot he is.”
Jordan Poyer Excited for New Opportunity
Poyer said he developed a sense of admiration for the Dolphins as he watched them rebuild in recent years, also expressing excitement about playing for coach Mike McDaniel next season.
“Obviously, I’ve been in the AFC East for seven years, so I’ve been able to watch them grow as a football team,” Poyer said. “I know quite a few people on that team as well that’s helped me with my transition, but just paying attention to Mike. I have a lot of respect for him as a coach and as a person, too. His story off the field has impacted me and my story in a similar way. So, all that came into play, obviously, I lived in South Florida in the offseason, so that made it easier, but all that came into play when choosing to come down to Miami.”
